HR Industrial Placement

Unite Foundation; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of student accommodation is offering an exciting Human Resources Industrial Placement in Bristol. This 12-month placement involves a range of HR functions including administration, training, and development. Candidates should be pursuing an undergraduate degree, demonstrate curiosity, and be proficient in MS Office. The role promises valuable experience and the chance to make a difference in a collaborative and inclusive workplace. Applications close on January 5, 2026, with an assessment center on January 29 in Bristol.

Qualifications

• Working towards an undergraduate degree.
• Looking for a 12-month placement before final year.
• Ready to build positive relationships.
• Confident with MS Office.
• Organized and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Help bring the annual Employee Awards to life.
• Support HR admin and rewards activities.
• Play a part in rolling out training and development.
• Build relationships with colleagues and partners.
• Use data to tell stories and spark improvements.
• Take ownership of projects.

Skills

Curiosity

Energy

Passion for people

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate degree such as HR, Business Studies, Psychology

Job description

We’ve got an exciting opportunity for a Human Resources Industrial Placement to join our team in Bristol. This is your chance to see what working in HR is really like - from the big picture to the day-to-day detail. Over 12 months you’ll get stuck in across the HR function, from HR admin and Reward & Benefits to Belonging, Equity & Engagement, and Learning & Development.

It’s the perfect way to learn how all the pieces fit together; shaping our culture, supporting our people, and helping Unite Students attract and grow the talent that makes student living better.

What You’ll Be Doing

No two days will look the same. You’ll roll up your sleeves and get involved in everything from day-to-day support to big-impact projects. For example, you might:

• Help bring our annual Employee Awards to life
• Support HR admin and rewards activities that make a real difference
• Play a part in rolling out training and development across the business
• Build great relationships with colleagues and partners along the way
• Use data to tell stories and spark improvements
• Take ownership of your own projects (with the team cheering you on)

It’s a placement that will stretch your skills, grow your confidence, and give you real insight into how HR drives the business forward.

What We’re Looking for in You

We’re not after the finished article - we’re looking for curiosity, energy, and a passion for people. You’ll be:

• Working towards an undergraduate degree such as HR, Business Studies, Psychology or similar
• Looking for a 12-month placement before your final year of study
• Ready to build positive, collaborative relationships
• Confident with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Organised, eager to learn, and up for solving problems

Most of all, you’ll be someone who wants to make a difference and grab every opportunity to learn along the way.

Applications for this role will close on the 5 th of January 2026.

Please make sure you are available for our Assessment Centre on the 29 th of January in Bristol.

Industrial Placements at Unite Students

Kick-start your career with US, where your individuality is celebrated, and your growth is our priority. Our tailored learning programme, packed with workshops and skills sessions, is designed to give you the tools and confidence to succeed. You’ll join a collaborative, inclusive team where you can be yourself, make your mark, and help create a better student living experience.

About Unite Students

Founded in 1991, Unite Students is the UK’s leading provider of purpose-built student accommodation. You can find us in 25 leading university towns and cities, with over 70,000 students calling US home! We are driven by our values, culture, and a commitment to develop diverse and inclusive teams, filled with positive energy and new ideas.

Instinctive inclusion.

We know that to create and maintain a happy healthy organisation, we have to work hard to ensure inclusion isn’t just what we do but who we are.

People make Unite Students.

Employees, students, and neighbours all contribute to building environments where we can all thrive.

Room for Everyone

We’re proud to be an employer that embraces individuality, and we’re passionate about building inclusive teams. We focus on creating a collaborative culture where you can be you, where your voice is heard, and where you can truly belong. We take great pride in being rated Gold Investors in People and are constantly striving to provide the highest standard of learning and development opportunities and professional pathways for our people. Building a home for success, for both our employees and students, requires exceptional people with a passion for creating room for everyone, doing what’s right, keeping US safe, and raising the bar. Join us as we build better experiences for students that live with us.