Benefits and services

As a member of our community, you can access a range of benefits and support to help you achieve your career and personal goals

HIRED

Our Careers and Employability Service - HIRED, is here to support you for up to five years after graduation. They can help you with the following:

  • Support with CVs, Cover Letters and Applications
  • Information for job searching and useful careers websites
  • Access to practice psychometric tests (Hired Connect)
  • Notification of recruitment fairs and employer presentations
  • Notifications of roles through Hired Connect and email.

HIRED Connect

Hired Connect is an online employability portal you will also have access to. To access the Hired portal after graduation, follow these steps:

  1. Click on this link and select register
  2. Register for your alumni account with a personal email address that you have access too
  3. Once you have registered it can then take up to three working days for your account to be approved
  4. Once your alumni account has been approved you will have access to the Hired Connect Portal for 5 years after graduating

To learn more about the services available to you, please email hired@ucb.ac.uk.

Entrepreneurial Support

If you're thinking of starting your own business, we can help! As an alumni of University College Birmingham you have access to entrepreneurial support for five years after graduation through our Enterprise Hub. Our Enterprise Hub team can offer support for business start-ups, which includes advice and guidance on starting your business, accessing funding and key skills sessions. Join the many alumni who have launched successful businesses with our help. To find out more or to book an appointment with the team please email enterprise@ucb.ac.uk.

Gym membership

As an alumnus, you can enjoy discounted access to the state-of-the-art gym at Moss House. For only £120 per year, you can stay fit and healthy with our top-quality equipment. Find out more about our gym.

We're here to support you every step of the way in your career and personal development. Join our alumni community today! Don't forget to update your details so we can keep you informed about the latest alumni news and events. Contact alumni@ucb.ac.uk to update your information or to find out more about our services and support.

Unlock your career potential with HLSM Plus

Higher Level Skills Match Plus (HLSM Plus) is a unique, fully funded service designed to bridge the gap between talented graduates like you and leading employers in Birmingham.

Led by Birmingham City University and supported by a consortium of top universities -including Aston University, University College Birmingham, and the University of Birmingham - HLSM Plus collaborates with local businesses and key partners like the Department for Work and Pensions, Job Centre Plus and National Careers Service. Together, we’re committed to helping you achieve your career goals and ensuring that Birmingham remains a city where talent can thrive.

Want to know more? Contact us via email.

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Supporting you to secure graduate level employment

The Higher Level Skills Match (HLSM) Plus service will provide you with access to a personal Graduate Consultant who will support you in securing a graduate-level job role.

We will understand what roles you are looking for and provide a recruitment-style service to source vacancies that suit your needs. We will take care of the interview arrangements and support you with the right level of job and interview preparation to give you the best chance of success. 

If you secure a role, we will be on hand to support you for the first 12 months of employment. Apply now via the enquiry form linked below.

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