Jobs of the week # 14, May 10th
💻 Software Developer Intern – Bristol Braille Technology CIC
Build and test Braille applications for the world's most advanced multiline Braille hardware — helping blind people access literacy and independence.
💰 Real Living Wage | 📍 Bristol (hybrid, remote considered) | ⏰ Rolling
You need: Lived experience of sight loss (essential — this is a legal requirement under the Equality Act). Working knowledge of Braille for programming. Some background in Python, shell scripting, or sysadmin. Willingness to travel to London for cohort events (costs covered).
The catch: Fixed-term, 9 months, part-time (24 hrs/week).
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🌱 Parliamentary Engagement Officer – Nature Friendly Farming Network
Brief MPs, build relationships across Westminster and the devolved parliaments, and make sure farmers' voices land in the right policy debates at the right moment.
💰 £30,000 | 📍 Remote (UK-wide), regular travel to Westminster | 📋 3-year fixed-term | ⏰ Closes 13 May 2026 at 12pm
You need: A degree (or equivalent). A working understanding of how Parliament operates. Experience engaging with political, policy or stakeholder environments — charities and campaigns count. Strong writing skills. The ability to work independently in a remote team.
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🏛️ Graduate Economic Development Consultant – Hardisty Jones
Analyse where the UK's economies are thriving — and where they're not — then help shape the policy that changes it.
💰 From £27,000 | 📍 Central Bristol, hybrid | ⏰ Closes 25 May 2026
You need: A 2:1 in Economics, Geography, Politics or a related subject. Strong writing and research skills. Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available).
The catch: Small consultancy — you'll be stretched quickly. That's also the opportunity.
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🌱 Intern – Greenhouse Communications
Write campaigns and create content for global clients fighting climate change — at a B Corp agency working across energy, food, sustainable finance and nature restoration.
💰 £28,000 pro rata (3 months) | 📍 Bristol (hybrid, min. 2 days in office) | ⏰ Closes 15 May
You need: Strong writing skills and a genuine interest in sustainability. Social media and AI literacy. No specific experience required.
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🌱 Early Years Practitioner Apprentice – BS3 Community
Help small children grow, play and thrive at a community-owned nursery in Southville — and earn a fully funded Level 3 Early Years qualification while you do it.
💰 £18,500 (Year 1) | 📍 Southville / Bedminster, Bristol | ⏰ Closes 25 May 2026
You need: Nothing formal — they're looking for patience, creativity, good communication and a non-judgemental attitude. DBS check required.
The good bit: BS3 Community is a charity that reinvests profits into the local community. Clear pathway: Year 1 EYP → Year 2 Senior → Year 3 Room Lead. Three positions available.
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🌱 Intern – Greenhouse Communications
Write campaigns and create content for global clients fighting climate change — at a B Corp agency working across energy, food, sustainable finance and nature restoration.
💰 £28,000 pro rata (3 months) | 📍 Bristol (hybrid, min. 2 days in office) | ⏰ Closes 15 May
You need: Strong writing skills and a genuine interest in sustainability. Social media and AI literacy. No specific experience required.
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🔐 IT Helpdesk Apprentice – Refresh Support
Solve real IT problems for a range of businesses — networking, cybersecurity, on-site support — and walk away with a Level 3 ICT qualification.
💰 £17,500 | 📍 Chipping Sodbury BS37 | ⏰ Closes 17 May
You need: GCSE English and Maths. They train you from scratch: curiosity and reliability matter more than qualifications.
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✈️ Airfreight Operations Apprentice – DHL Global Forwarding
Track, book and move freight across the world — learning customs regulations, international logistics and supply chain management as you go, with a Level 3 qualification included.
💰 £15,600 (Year 1), reviewed after 12 months | 📍 Severn Beach, Bristol (BS35) | ⏰ Closes 28 May 2026
You need: GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above). Nothing else — DHL train you on everything including their internal systems.
The catch: The office is in Severn Beach, about 12 miles north of Bristol city centre — you'll need to factor in the commute.
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📰 Communications Officer – Association for Science Education
Run social media, design graphics, write newsletters and manage the website for the UK's largest subject association for science teachers — 3 days a week, fully remote.
💰 £26,000–£28,000 pro rata | 📍 Fully remote | 📋 Part-time (0.6 FTE), maternity cover | ⏰ Closes 15 May 2026
You need: Some marketing or comms experience (professional or voluntary). Good social media instincts. Familiarity with Canva or Adobe Creative Suite. Strong writing. A degree or equivalent qualification.
The catch: Fixed-term cover, ending July 2027. Annual conference attendance in January required (travel and accommodation covered).
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📚️ The Next Chapter Internship – Hachette UK (Orion & Hodder)
Six weeks inside one of the UK's biggest publishing houses — Orion (Ian Rankin, Candice Carty-Williams) or Hodder & Stoughton — designed specifically for people making a career change or returning to work.
💰 £27,000 pro rata | 📍 Fully remote (with option to visit Bristol office) | ⏰ Closes 18 May
You need: Nothing specific — this scheme actively welcomes people from outside publishing and from non-traditional backgrounds.
The catch: Two six-week windows only: 7 Sept–16 Oct or 19 Oct–27 Nov.
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☕ Production Roaster – Clifton Coffee Roasters
Roast specialty coffee for one of Bristol's most respected B Corp roasteries — trained by an experienced Head Roaster, with SCA barista and brewing certifications included.
💰 £30,000–£32,000 | 📍 Bristol | ⏰ Rolling
You need: To be physically fit and methodical. Coffee, food production or manufacturing experience is desirable but not required — they'll teach you to roast.
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💻 Graduate Firmware Engineer – Graphcore
Write the software that boots Graphcore's next-generation AI chips — working at the very foundation of a Bristol AI company backed by SoftBank and built on the city's best engineering talent.
💰 Competitive | 📍 Central Bristol (Wine Street) | ⏰ Rolling — apply now
You need: A degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or a related field. Familiarity with low-level programming (C/C++, embedded systems). Curiosity about how hardware and software meet.
The good bit: Private medical, dental, pension matched to 5%, flexible working, your own barista bar, and share options from day one. Graphcore has 10+ graduate roles open — explore all of them if firmware isn't your thing.
🎤 Journalism Work Experience – Bristol24/7 (via Babbasa)
Write, photograph, podcast or film real stories about Bristol — with full editorial support from the team behind one of the city's most-read independent news outlets.
💰 Unpaid (expenses covered) | 📍 Bristol city centre | ⏰ Rolling — 40 placements throughout the year
You need: To be 18+, registered with Babbasa, and keen to tell stories. No experience necessary — send a short written, video or voice note response to three simple questions.
The catch: Unpaid. Travel to/from the office isn't covered, but there's a small fund for those who need it.
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🤳 Social Media Content Creator – Team Eleven
Shoot, edit and publish social content for global brands — TikTok, Instagram, YouTube — at an independent advertising agency that works with some seriously well-known names.
💰 £17,500–£18,500 pro rata (3 days/week) | 📍 Bradford-on-Avon (12 miles from Bristol) | ⏰ Rolling
You need: Proven social content creation experience. Proficiency in After Effects and Premiere Pro. Comfortable presenting work to clients.
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💊 Assistant Technical Officer (Pharmacy Distribution) – UHBW
Keep every ward in Bristol Royal Infirmary stocked with the right medicines — picking from the pharmacy robot, visiting wards, managing expiry dates, and even preparing cardiac arrest kits.
💰 £24,500 pro rata | 📍 Bristol Royal Infirmary | 📋 Permanent, part-time (15hrs/week) | ⏰ Closes 20 May 2026
You need: GCSEs in Maths and English (grade C/4). Some experience of stock control and working in a team. No pharmacy experience required — full training provided, with apprenticeship routes available.
The good bit: Permanent NHS contract with up to 33 days annual leave, NHS pension, and a clear pathway to progress to Senior ATO and beyond.
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🖼️ Volunteer – Forest of Imagination
Invigilate art installations, welcome school groups and help run a free outdoor arts festival at Entry Hill, Bath — one of the UK's most celebrated creative events.
💰 Unpaid (t-shirt + refreshments) | 📍 Entry Hill, Bath | ⏰ 12–21 June 2026
You need: Enthusiasm. DBS certificate useful for working with school groups but not required for all roles.
The catch: Unpaid — but genuinely brilliant for your CV if you're interested in arts, events or community work.
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💡Extra Opportunities!
👗 Smart Works Bristol — Free interview coaching and clothing
If you've got an interview coming up and don't feel ready, Smart Works Bristol offers a completely free two-hour appointment: professional interview clothing to keep, plus one-to-one coaching to prepare. No charge, no catch. Open to any woman aged 16+ who is unemployed and based in the South West. 67% of clients get the job within a month of their first appointment.
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💰 King's Trust Development Awards — Grants up to £500
If money is the thing standing between you and a course, a licence, a uniform, or getting to a new job, the King's Trust can help. Development Awards are grants of up to £500 for 16–25 year olds who aren't in education, employment or training — covering course fees (up to Level 3), tools and equipment, job licence fees, and travel costs until your first pay slip. No repayment required.