The Careers and Employability Service network with local and national employers and organisations. Building good relationships enables us to keep up to date with relevant resources and information about graduate schemes, employment legislation, current vacancies, careers events and subject specific information. We are members of the following professional bodies:

• AGCAS (Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services)
• ASET (The Work Based and Placement Learning Association)

The University of Bedfordshire Careers and Employability Service are proud to have been awarded the AGCAS Membership Quality Standard (2022-2025).

The award of the quality standard demonstrates the level of professionalism with which the Careers and Employability Service team fulfil their purpose, in line with AGCAS guidelines and code of ethics.

Find out more about the AGCAS Membership Quality Standard

The Careers and Employability Service aims to unlock the potential of students and graduates and enable them to manage their future careers.

We provide access to careers information, advice, guidance and support to students studying at the University of Bedfordshire. Graduates can access a range of support for as long as they need after the completion of their course of study.

Student Statement of Service [PDF]

Graduate Statement of Service [PDF]

Statements are available in English language only. If your require an alternative format, please let us know by emailing careers@beds.ac.uk

The University of Bedfordshire is fully committed to ensuring that it meets all sustainability and ethical considerations when considering the Careers and Employability Services engagement with third party organisations, ensuring transparency and social responsibility. See below to view our Ethical Careers Policy:

Ethical Careers Policy [PDF]

The Careers and Employability Service Privacy Notice and Terms and Conditions for Employers, Charities, Third Parties and External Stakeholders ensure all employers, charities, third parties (i.e. professional bodies) and external stakeholders the Careers and Employability Service work with adhere to our Terms and Conditions, and provide you with details relating to your privacy and provision of data when engaging with our services. See below to view our terms and conditions:

Careers and Employability Service Privacy Notice and Terms and Conditions for Employers, Charities, Third Parties and External Stakeholder [PDF]

Whilst working with students, graduates and employers it may be necessary for us to retain data such as name and contact details. The Careers and Employability Service ensure data security is maintained in accordance with General Data Protection Regulations. See below for how we use your data.

Careers and Employability Service Privacy Notice [PDF]