2025 Sponsors

Headline partner
also sponsoring the best apprenticeship programme award and the early careers professional of the year award

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the world's most forward-thinking professional accountancy body. With 125,000 global job opportunities posted on ACCA Careers every month, they're among the world's best-qualified and most highly sought-after accountants - and they work in every sector you can imagine.

Finance is the universal language of business. So, there’s no such thing as an average accountant. Our members become CEOs, finance directors, entrepreneurs, sustainability trailblazers and public sector leaders. Accountancy really does give you options for a rewarding career.

Employers seek out ACCA-trained professionals because they know it is the sign of excellence. Which means you'll have the competitive edge to build the career you've been imagining. And our global community and career planning tools will show you paths and opportunities you never knew existed.

The ACCA apprenticeship programme helps people from all backgrounds and career stages to build a globally-recognised foundation in accounting, finance and business. For apprentices, it's the chance to earn as they learn. For employers, it's a cost-effective way of bringing vital skills and sharp thinking to your business that's easier than you think.

We are proud to sponsor the best apprenticeship programme award. We are passionate about helping students achieve their potential when searching and applying for graduate roles and transitioning to employment.

To find out more visit accaglobal.com.

Sponsoring the AGCAS award for excellence in careers and employability service engagement award

Sponsoring the best innovation in assessment and selection award

The AMS Early Careers and Campus group is proud to sponsor the best innovation in assessment and selection award.

AMS - We are a talent solutions business

Working with clients across the globe, we have learnt what it takes to build a high performing employer. It starts with talent; sourcing, selecting and keeping the right people in the right jobs.

To do this well, you need unmatched expertise in digital innovation, and a deep understanding of the complex needs of the talent you are seeking to engage – whether that talent is external to your business or already inside it.

Taking a holistic approach to the HR value chain and to attracting and retaining a world class workforce enables business success.

10,000+ experts, across 120+ countries, speaking more than 50 languages, delivering projects for the world’s most admired companies.

We are AMS. This is what we do. Talent is our world.

Sponsoring the Apprentice of the Year award

Sponsoring the most popular graduate recruiter in consulting award

CBRE is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with 130,000 professionals operating in more than 100 countries. We work in every dimension of commercial real estate, serving a diverse range of clients with an integrated suite of services, including facilities, transaction and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services.

This is the place where high-performing people who want to do impactful work can create their own path to success. Careers at CBRE combine the support and resources of a global powerhouse in a culture where an entrepreneurial mindset is encouraged. We’re an organization of dynamic professionals that welcome challenge and provide a unique culture of autonomy and support—giving our people the platform to achieve multidimensional growth while doing impactful work. 

For more information on CBRE’s Next Generation programme, please visit: cbre.co.uk/next-gen-advisory

Research partner

Cibyl is a leading student market research team in UK andIreland. We provide employers, universities, professional bodies and researchers with unparalleled insights into students’ career thinking.Supporting attraction, equality, diversity, brand, virtual engagement, talent management and career service planning.

This year, 100,000 school students, undergraduates and recent graduates have taken part.

We’ve captured a broad range of opinion from them on the early careers market, including awareness and attractiveness of employers, relocation and mobility information, how and why students are making choices about careers, key demographic intel including: social profile, gender, year and subject of study, ethnicity, nationality and data on sexuality and disability.

Our team of MRS accredited researchers and analysts cut this data to get bespoke findings unique to individual employers. We consult with you on your competitive position, attractiveness amongst target group students, methods of engagement, help you to develop a school and campus strategy, help you to recruit a more diverse profile and get you to understand where and why you are missing out on relevant and ‘right fit’ talented young people.

Our methods can include quantitative, qualitative and focus group research, we offer year round data support, we have our own survey platform and can execute bespoke surveys or snap polls getting you the answer to a single issue of strategic importance or help you solve a problem. We area dept at reviewing a range of data sources as well as our own, offering you practical and actionable advice to help you build an informative picture and develop an early careers strategy that really works.

Cibyl's data is the source of the sector awards at the targetjobs National Graduate Recruitment Awards.

To get a demo of our data and to find out more go to cibyl.com

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Sponsoring the best university employability strategy award

Clifford Chance are one of the world's pre-eminent law firms, with significant depth and range of resources across five continents. As a single, fully integrated, global partnership, we pride ourselves on our approachable, collegial and team-based way of working.

We always strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, which include corporates from all the commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies and not-for-profit organisations. We provide them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the Firm's global standards with in-depth local expertise.

To find out more visit: www.cliffordchance.com

Sponsoring the best student marketing campaign award

Here at L'Oréal, we are a global leader driven by a passion for innovation and inclusivity. With a diverse family of 37 international brands, we offer everything from skincare and makeup to haircare and fragrances. We believe in the power of beauty to empower individuals and enable self-expression for everyone. That’s why we’re proud to sponsor the 'Best Student Marketing Campaign' award – nurturing the next generation of creative talent is a mission we’re passionate about.

Discover the world of L'Oréal at: careers.loreal.com/en_US/content/UK

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Sponsoring the most popular graduate recruiter in banking, insurance and financial services award

NFU Mutual offers a wide range of products, including general insurance, pensions and investments. These products and services are delivered through the agency network, as well as through a direct sales and service centre.

With over 300 offices located in rural towns and villages throughout the UK, NFU Mutual has become part of the fabric of rural life and remains committed to serving the needs of people who visit, live or work in the countryside.

We welcome graduates into our organisation every year across all areas of the business, from customer services, marketing and HR, through to potentially becoming one of our sales agents of the future.

We are really proud to sponsor the award for the most popular graduate recruiter in banking, insurance and financial services 2025.

Sponsoring the most popular graduate recruiter in accounting and financial management award

Pathway CTM is the UK's leading Early Careers support specialist in generating outcomes for diverse talent. We are a socially driven company that gives school-leavers a x10 better chance of receiving an apprenticeship offer!

Our Programme is free for students and schools, backed by over 50 multi-national employer partners. We have a network of over 75,000 students, aged 13-21, from our deep partnerships with 1,300 schools and 3,000 teachers – not to mention the 20,000 parents in our engaged community, who are all helping their children make better, informed decisions.

Our services cover; Early Engagement, Attraction and Conversions. This can be through multi-branded events , bespoke events, or most importantly through our well-regarded usp: which provides free 1-2-1 coaching & mentoring for students who apply to your brand! Last year we made 31,000 proactive phone calls to students on behalf of our clients. This is how we can really change the dial on conversions for diverse students and opportunities for all.

Pathway CTM have just merged with The Learning People (who retrain 20-35 year olds), so we are now starting to offer total talent solutions, including career changers, especially within Technology.

To find out more please visit: www.pathwayctm.com

Sponsoring the rising star award

Rolls-Royce is one of the world’s leading industrial technology companies, pioneering cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.

We have always championed innovation and quality and we owe this to the spirit, passion and expertise of our people. Throughout our history, they have helped us to break new ground, establish new standards and shape the world we live in. This has taken us from our founding expertise in internal combustion engines to the world’s most powerful and efficient aero-engines.

Today, our core businesses are Civil Aerospace, Defence and Power Systems.

Great businesses need great talent and we are committed to attracting and developing people from diverse backgrounds and providing an environment where they can be themselves and be their best. Our early careers programmes provide the opportunity to contribute, develop and excel. We value the insights and fresh perspectives of young talent and recognise them as future leaders.

To find out more, visit: careers.rolls-royce.com

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Sponsoring the most popular graduate recruiter in investment banking and investment award

Spotted Zebra is an award-winning workforce management platform, trusted by large enterprise organisations worldwide to make high-stakes decisions on hiring, development, succession planning, and reskilling.

Founded over four years ago by leading occupational psychologist Nick Shaw, and serial tech entrepreneur Ian Monk, Spotted Zebra secured £7.7 million in Series A funding in 2023.

Spotted Zebra is galloping ahead on its mission to unite 10 million people with opportunities at the world’s leading employers, based on skills, by 2030.

Learn more here: www.spottedzebra.co.uk‍

Sponsoring the award for sustainability in early talent recruitment

The Sustainable Recruitment Alliance is transforming the environmental impact of the early talent sector. As recent winners of the Global Good Awards, we’ve proven that collective action can revolutionise the impact of recruitment practices.

Now is the time to be part of a groundbreaking network to reduce carbon footprint and create meaningful, environmentally conscious practices. Don't wait – join us today and be a catalyst for change in the early talent ecosystem.

To learn more and sign the pledge, visit: sralliance.co.uk

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Sponsoring the best candidate, onboarding or post hire experience

TopScore is a digital assessment centre platform that powers simple, streamlined and sustainable assessment centres.

Built by recruitment assessment experts, TopScore’s automated features reduce admin and cost while enhancing candidate experience, data security, user accessibility and overall assessment fairness.

The TopScore platform enables both virtual and paperless in-person assessment centres and interviews for employers tasked with early careers and volume recruitment.

Examples of the TopScore platform’s functionality include:

·      Digital scoring, notetaking and feedback reporting

·      Customisable assessment content

·      Integrated videoconferencing

·      Automated scheduling

·      Personalisation & branding

·      Web accessibility

·      Candidate restricted access

·      Multi-factor Authentication and Single Sign-On (SSO)

·      Different user types

www.topscoretech.com

Sponsoring the most popular graduate recruiter in engineering, design and manufacture

As a leading international and Top 10 university, the employability of our students is a major strategic priority for everyone at Exeter. The huge investment and commitment in embedding career and employability support internal and external to the curriculum continues to impact on the success of our graduates across all sectors of the graduate labour market and related league tables.

These achievements are formally recognised through multiple accolades and national awards including Exeter becoming the first and only University to receive the AGR’s (now ISE) ‘Best of the Best’ Blue Ribbon award.

In the seminal and critically acclaimed paper on the future of higher education “An Avalanche is coming” the authors referred to Exeter’s employability services as “A great example of the future”. Our aim is to build upon this reputation and become the University of choice for employers and career-minded students alike.

If you would like to work with us on developing and recruiting world-class student and graduate talent visit our website to find out more: www.exeter.ac.uk/careers/employers

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