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Bright Network Beyond London 2024

6 Nov 2024, 12:30 p.m. — Virtual
Application deadline was 3rd November 2024, 11:59 p.m.

Discover opportunities to kickstart your career at Beyond London! 🔍

Are you ready to explore exciting career opportunities? Join us for Beyond London, a virtual event designed to connect ambitious members with regional employers and opportunities across the UK.

Date: 6th November 2024 

Location: virtual (Zoom Events)

🗓️ Agenda | 🤝 DEI&B and accessibility

 

Join us virtually to:

  • Discover how regional roles can provide a unique and rewarding start to your professional journey
  • Gain valuable insights on how to transition from university into the workplace
  • Network with a diverse range of employers and professionals who can offer guidance and share the advantages of launching your career outside of London

*Sponsorship opportunities with participating employers may be limited for attendees without the permanent right to work in the UK

Why attend

Insightful sessions

Attend sessions that provide actionable advice on applications and acing interviews for roles outside the capital

Expand your career options

Discover opportunities beyond London and its advantages

Network with top employers

Get your questions answered by industry experts and gain a deeper understanding of the regional job market

Who can attend

UK university students graduating in 2025, 2026 or 2027 (or 2028 if already at university and on a four-year course)

Interested in roles outside of London

Best suited to entry level candidates currently studying for their first undergraduate Bachelors degree or integrated Masters

Additional skills gained from extracurricular activities/work experience will be viewed favourably, especially if you can demonstrate an interest in technology or coding

Employers joining us

Schedule

6 Nov 2024

noon - 12:30 p.m.

Registration and member networking activity hosted by the Student Leadership Board

Attendees will be able to join a pre-event networking/ice-breaker session hosted by the Student Leadership Board. Gain top networking tips and meet other attendees.

12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m.

Bright Network welcome and keynote

Hear from EY's Partner in Audit

1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Panel: Navigating the first steps in your career

Hear from representatives at BDO, BNY, BT Group, Deloitte, EY, Forvis Mazars, Get into Teaching, Lloyds Banking Group and M&G

1:45 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Break

2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Networking

An opportunity to connect with representatives across 10 partner firms and discover career opportunities various regions across the UK (North, Scotland & Northern Ireland, East and East Midlands)

2:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Skill session with EY

Transitioning from university to the world of work

3:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Wrap up and close

Info

Frequently asked questions

Please note all timings on the agenda for Bright Network Beyond London correspond with GMT.

If you have any questions about attending Bright Network Beyond London, we have gathered all the most frequently asked questions here.

For information on inclusivity measures at the event, take a look at the Beyond London resource hub.

You can also take a look at our Support Hub for further questions. If you require anything else, please get in touch with our Events Team - events@brightnetwork.co.uk

To confirm your place at the event, you may be contacted by call or text by the Bright Network team. Please make sure your details are all correct and up-to-date on your profile.