At Hampstead School, we believe learning goes far beyond the classroom. We encourage our students to get involved in a wide range of projects, programmes, and experiences that help them grow, connect with the community, and develop new skills.
We regularly update this page with exciting opportunities that are local, affordable, and valuable for your career and personal development. From volunteering and work experience to creative workshops and competitions, there’s something for everyone.
Please be aware that these opportunities are provided by external organisations. Hampstead School is not responsible for the content or delivery of these activities.
Check back often to see what’s new! If you would like us to share your opportunity with our students, or if you know of an exciting opportunity that we haven't included, please email us at enquiries@hampsteadschool.org.uk.
Helpful Resources
The Next Steps in London resource hub is a collection of guides designed to support
young people, parents, and educators as they explore future career pathways across the capital. These resources aim to spark meaningful conversations, build confidence, and provide practical tools for navigating the next stage of the careers journey. Click here for more information.
Many of the below opportunities reach us from My Big Career. Those aged 16-21 can speak with them about education and employment pathways: click here for more information.
Current Opportunities
These opportunities are listed by event date, and some may have application deadlines several months in advance. Please check each link for complete details as early as possible.
Financial Services Career Accelerator
Topic: Finance
Deadline: unspecified
Years: students aged 17+
About: Fitch believes that every young person should have the opportunity to achieve their potential no matter who they are or their background. The Financial services industry can open the doors to so many possibilities even without a university degree. From learning on the job with apprenticeships, or entry-level jobs to taking specialised courses, you can take control of your future by pursuing an exciting career in financial services through their free Financial Services Career Accelerator programme. The Financial Services Career Accelerator is a free accredited 10-week learning programme that includes: ● Professional skills development ● Training for the CISI Level 2 Fundamentals in Financial Services Qualification ● Entrance to the CISI Level 2 exam. ● Opportunities to connect with top UK companies
Know Our Impact (KOI) Youth Board is recruiting!
Topic: Community Impact
Deadline: unspecified
Years: Students aged 11+. Living in North East &North Cumbria and able to attend online and face to face meetings.
About: KOI are a group of young people who work together and take action, bringing meaningful change in mental health, physical health and social wellbeing for young people in a positive way. It is important that young people are heard to make sure that things are effectively working to help them.
Details: To apply, please contact cyp@risenortheast.co.uk
Opportunity Centre - KS3 Workshops at the London AI Campus
Topic: Artificial Intelligence
Date: 30th September 2025 – 25th November 2025
Years: Suitable and open to all students in KS3
About: Autumn workshops 1:
- What is AI (Tuesday 30th September, 4pm- 5pm)
- Train your own AI (Tuesday 7th October, 4pm-5pm)
- Test review and refine your AI (Tuesday 14th October, 4pm-5pm)
Autumn workshops 2:
- Create an AI escape room (Tuesday 4th November, 4-5pm)
- Create and test your escape room (Tuesday 11th November, 4-5pm)
- Create, test and review Rooms (Tuesday 18th November, 4-5pm)
- Build the future – AI in 2035 (Tuesday 25th November, 4-5pm)
Details: Autumn Workshops 1 - What is AI? How does it work? (Part 1), Train your own AI - use of Google Teachable Machine (Part 2), Test, Review and Refine your AI (Part 3)
Autumn Workshops 2 - Create an AI Escape Room (Part 1), Create an AI Escape Room (Part 2), Create, test and review Escape Rooms (Part 3) Build the Future – AI in 2035 (Part 4)
Opportunity Centre – Rebel Business School at Euston Skills Centre
Topic: Business
Date: 01st October 2025 – 22nd October 2025
Years: Suitable and open to all students in years 9-11
About: A four-week course for aspiring young entrepreneurs with a rebellious spirit.
- Week 1: Introduction to building a business (Wednesday 1st October, 4-6pm)
- Week 2: Picking a product and finding your audience (Wednesday 8th October, 4-6pm)
- Week 3: Develop your business pitch (Wednesday 15th October, 4-6pm)
- Week 4: Pitch to business experts and graduation (Wednesday 22nd October, 4-6pm)
Details: Click here to book
Opportunity Centre – Sandcasting Course at Euston Skills Centre
Topic: Art and Design
Date: 01st October 2025 – 22nd October 2025
Years: Suitable and open to all students in years 9-11
About: A four-week course for curious and creative minds. Learn 3D printing, modelling and creative design.
- Week 1: Intro to casting and making plaster casts (Wednesday 1st October, 4-6pm)
- Week 2: Design jewellery using model boards (Wednesday 8th October, 4-6pm)
- Week 3: 3D scan objects, 3D print and prepare for cast (Wednesday 15th October, 4-6pm)
- Week 4: Press sand cast 3D prints and clean your jewellery to take home with you (Wednesday 22nd October, 4-6pm)
Details: Click here to book
CareerDays.co.uk – Online Career Day
Topic: Various careers
Dates: Saturday 04th October – Saturday 13th December
Years: Years 9–13, aged 13–18 About: CareerDays.co.uk runs live, 1-day online Career Days across a wide range of subjects (Medicine, Law, Veterinary, Engineering, Psychology, Business, Architecture, Computer Science, Performing Arts, Midwifery and more). All with the aim of helping students decide what career paths they may be interested in. Sessions typically run 11:00–16:00 (UK); a few subjects vary slightly —please see the event page for details.
Mornings focus on what the career is really like and how to apply to university; afternoons provide work-experience activities plus a live Q&A, and students receive a personalised certificate afterwards. All sessions are delivered online and are recorded for on-demand viewing.
Details: For more information and dates for each subject session, please visit https://www.careerdays.co.uk/apply-now
UK University and Apprenticeship Search Fair
Topic: Post-graduation opportunities
Date: 15 October
Years: any
About: This exciting and informative event will provide attendees with the opportunity to speak to a multitude of universities including; Russell Group, red brick, specialist and modern universities. Students will also be able to talk to a variety of the UK’s best apprenticeship providers, HE colleges, specialist institutions, and student related organisations. The fair is for students of all abilities and aims to widen participation as well as cater for higher academic achievers. Email jude@ukuniversitysearch.co.uk to find out more and/or book places.
Details: https://www.ukuniversitysearch.com/storage/app/uploads/public/67a/cbe/a44/67acbea44476b042516122.pdf
Royal Holloway Link
Topic: Higher-Education Programme
Deadline: 19 October 2025
Years: 13
About: a year-long programme for Year 13 students designed to support their journey into higher education. Through tailored workshops, guidance, and skills development, the programme helps students build confidence, prepare strong applications, and get ready for life at university.
Details: https://data.heat.ac.uk/event/apply/rhul/rh-link-application-2526
bp - Apprenticeship Insights & Application Masterclass
Topic: Various company apprenticeship roles
Date: 21st October, 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Years: Year 10-13
About: bp is one of the world’s leading energy companies, our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. Through our paid, fully supported apprenticeship programmes, school leavers can kick-start careers in some of the most exciting fields out there. Attend this webinar to find out more information about all of bp’s school leaver apprenticeship opportunities across Engineering, Digital, Science, Business, Supply, Trading & Shipping!
Details: Click here to book
Women in STEM at bp: Your STEM Career Starts Here!
Topic: Women in STEM
Date: 04th November, 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Years: Year 10-13
About: Join us for a powerful online session where you’ll meet the women already making their mark at bp through our apprenticeships. From Engineering and Digital to Supply, Trading and Shipping, they’ll share how they got started, what their days look like, and where they’re headed next. Why come along? To explore the full range of bp’s STEM apprenticeship pathways including Engineering, Science, Data, Software, Supply, Trading, Shipping & more, hear real stories from current female apprentices, get honest advice on how to stand out in your application – and ask anything in our live Q&A
Details: Click here to book
What University? & What Career? Live returns to Olympia London on 14 & 15 November
Topic: Post-graduation opportunities
Date: 14 and 15 November
Years: 11 to 13
Abouts: This free event offers your Year 11 – 13 students the chance to explore their school leaver options, all under one roof. Book your school trip today to give your students the opportunity to: ● Chat to top universities and leading employers, including Aon, Swansea University, JLR, University of Kent, British Airways, University of Oxford, Coca-Cola and many more ● Get one-to-one advice from career experts ● Watch 35 + inspiring talks, covering everything from applying for an apprenticeship through to student finance ● Take part in interactive skills workshops, and much more! This free event enables you to meet Gatsby Benchmarks 5 & 7. Plus, travel subsidies are available for group bookings (T’s & c’s apply). Spaces are limited, we advise booking your school trip ASAP to secure your preferred timeslot
Details: Click here to book
GOSH Young Visitors Programme
Topic: Medicine and Nursing
Deadline: 3pm on 21st November 2025
Years: Students aged 16 to 19 years (ideally sixth form students post GCSE)
About: The GOSH Young Visitors Programme is an initiative to offer short placements in the different areas of GOSH to students thinking of applying for a career in the NHS. It offers 1-5 day placements in the area of the student’s choice, dependent upon availability of places and supervising staff. The Winter Cohort runs from 16th February – 20th February 2026, with applications opening on the 10th of November 2025 at 9am, and closing at 3pm on the 21st of November 2025. Applicants will receive the notification of decision on the 5th of January 2026.
Details: For guidance on the application process and the link to apply, please click here
WOHAA Achievement Award
Topic: Leadership/Fundraising
Deadline: 30th November 2025
Years: Students aged 13 – 18 years old (or Years 9 – 13)
About: Students get into groups of up to six and over a few months conduct their own fundraising projects and awareness campaigns all in the name of charity and education. Each WOHAA team is assigned a mentor, who through regular check-ins and meetings, and can support and guide the students through their projects. Along the way, WOHAA participants get free access to workshops, mentoring and masterclasses, by some of the Wings of Hope’s many supporting businesses, ambassadors, and university partners. Once students submit their “Snapshots” projects to the charity, it is assessed against areas of skills including project management, community service, creativity and more.
Short-listed students get invited to present their work to a panel of leading judges at Westminster. Judges including luminaries from politics, business, entertainment, sport, the arts and education. The Finals are a celebration of the incredible work that WOHAA students have put into their projects, where an awards ceremony will announce the winners of various categories, before announcing the overall winners.
Details: For information on the WOHAA timeline, please click here. To register a group of up to six candidates, please click here
ACCA - Pathways into Accountancy
Topic: Accountancy
Date: 02 December, 6:30pm -7:30pm
Years: Year 10-13
About: Thinking about accountancy but not sure how to get started? This webinar is for you! Hear from ACCA professionals as they share how they got into the industry - and explore the many different routes into a career in accountancy. From apprenticeships to university, this webinar will help you decide which pathway is best for you.
Details: Click here to book
ACCA - A Day in the Life of an Accountant Apprentice
Topic: Accountancy
Date: 03 December, 6:30pm -7:30pm
Years: Year 10-13
About: Meet current apprentices who will take you through a Day in the Life and show you that Accountancy is about so much more than spreadsheets! From global projects involving international travel, to working with the UK government - learn where accountancy could take you. Details: Click here to book
ACCA - Leaders of Tomorrow: Get Inspired!
Topic: Accountancy
Date: 04 December, 6:30pm -7:30pm
Years: Year 10-13
About: Learn how accountancy is a career pathway that will provide you with long-term job stability and career progression. Parents, Careers Leaders, and students in Years 10–13 are invited to hear from some of ACCA’s most inspiring professionals - who have built successful careers in accountancy. Take part in a live Q&A, learn about the future of accountancy, and gain insights to the job you won’t be able to find anywhere else.
Details: Click here to book
ACCA - Accountancy Apprenticeship Application Masterclass
Topic: Accountancy
Date: 09 December, 6:30pm -7:30pm
Years: Year 10-13
About: Gain insider tips on how to impress during interviews and at assessment centres. Build confidence, learn practical skills. get ahead of the competition and start your journey with
clarity and motivation. Whether you're just starting to explore apprenticeships or ready to apply, this session will give you the tools to move forward with confidence.
Details: Click here to book
Ongoing Opportunities
Aaron Evans Architects
Topic: Architecture, Work Experience
Years: 12 to 13
About: Individually arranged work experience at their London office. Website says they like to offer work experience to sixth form students, but don’t have a set format for it.
Details: http://www.aaronevans.com/Work_Experience
British Army
Topic: Work Experience
Years: 14 to 18 year olds
About: Students keen to explore careers in the Army can book onto our four-day residential work experience. For 14-18 year olds, the programme develops teamwork, leadership, confidence and resilience. This is a great way for students to get a taste of Army life and fully appreciate the wealth of career opportunities.
Details: https://jobs.army.mod.uk/base/
Cambridge Arts Theatre
Topic: Theatre management
Years: ages 16 – 25
About: 1 week placements run throughout the year. Experience will usually include technical, front of house, box office, finance, marketing. Very competitive, so apply as early as possible and at least six months in advance. Application involves sending CV and letter, then an interview.
Details: https://www.cambridgeartstheatre.com/discover-more/work-experience
Camden Youth Council
Topic: Community Engagement
Years: students aged 13 to 19
About: Help to represent young people in Camden and make change happen by joining Camden Youth Council. Anyone aged 13 to 19 who lives in Camden or attends a school, college or youth club in Camden, or works here, is eligible to join.
They are always eager to recruit more Youth Council members. These hardworking individuals help us mobilise the youth of Camden in democracy, informing them of the opportunities open to them and tackling key issues they face. They attend meetings with other Camden Youth Council members, the Youth MP and the Deputy Youth MPs.
Details: https://www.camden.gov.uk/have-your-say-with-the-youth-council
KPMG Work Experience programme
Topic: Work Experience, Consulting
Years: 13
About: student work experience programmes have been designed to help you learn, develop and discover more about what it’s like to work at KPMG. Our programmes are a perfect opportunity for year 13/S5-S6 students to gain professional work experience, get an insight into our diverse teams and explore the variety of career opportunities we offer. We’ll inspire you to grow through your experience with us, helping you to develop new skills, build your confidence, make new friends and broaden your professional network. You’ll get a first-hand view into the projects we work on, the businesses we work with and the work we do that makes a positive difference for our clients, people and the communities we serve. Bring your unique perspective, curiosity and ambitions to our KPMG community, and we’ll empower you to uncover a world of career opportunities.
Details: https://www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/apprentice/work-experience/discovery-work-experience/
Nuffield placements
Topic: Science
Years: 12
About: 4 – 6 week placements over the summer holidays, usually in university research facilities. Over 1,000 placements each year, working alongside professional scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians. Probably the most highly regarded experience for would-be science and engineering students. Highly competitive, but no particular grades required. Must be studying STEM subjects at A Level (science, technology, engineering, maths). Preference given to students who are the first in their family to attend university, but anyone can apply
Details: https://www.stem.org.uk/placements
Online subject tasters from the University of Sheffield
Topic: Open Day
About: These subject taster sessions offer you an opportunity to experience a university lecture or seminar, to get a taste of what studying that subject at university is like. Available for Year 12 and 13 students, there are a wide range of subjects to choose from and sessions are delivered online (and some on- campus.)
Details: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit/subject-tasters
Open University Free Courses
Topic: Various
About: OpenLearn from the Open University. The Open University are offering a number of free badged courses that cover a range of core subjects and professional competencies essential for the modern workplace. These include “Managing my money for young adults” and “COVID-19: Immunology, vaccines and epidemiology” amongst others.
Details: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/badged-courses
Vodafone
Topic: Telecommunications, Work Experience
Years: unspecified
About: 1 week placement, experience across all departments of the business. Email to register your interest groupworkexperience@vodafone.com