Work placements
Where our students have gone on work placement:
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"The University of Derby Buxton Conservation Society is a credit to the University, and it is good to know that such enthusiastic motivated young people are considering a career in our sector, without them we would not be able to carry out conservation work like this."
”Dave Savage, Derbyshire Wildlife Trust
You'll have the chance to do a work placement in the UK or abroad. Here are just a few examples of where previous students have been:
- East Staffordshire Borough Council
- Upper Limits
- World Challenge Expeditions
- APASS (Anglo Polish Assisted Universities Project)
- Go Ape Buxton Country Park
- Manchester Climbing Centre
- Buxton Adventure Festival
What the employers had to say about our students:
- "Extremely professional and has a fantastic working relationship with colleagues as well as his team. He will be a great asset to the outdoor industry."UK Leader Recruitment Manager of World Challenge.
- "I would be more than happy to employ him if a position is available."Open Space Officer of East Staffordshire Borough Council.
- "He has been first class in all aspects of the job he has been given. We now employ him on a part time basis to join an increasing instructor team."Managing Director of Manchester Climbing Centre.
- "He had been an important member of the team. He is very keen and positive. As an instructor he gives very clear instructions and builds up a moral with a variety of customers."Manager of Go Ape Buxton Country Park.
- "She has worked extremely well both independentlyand as part of the team, showing a willingness to help anyone who needed support."Jeanette Proctor, Team Leader of APASS.
- "Her attitude and commitment have been exemplary and as a result she has been an invaluable asset to the World Challenge team this summer."UK Leader Recruitment Manager of World Challenge.
- "He is a very keen climber and portrayed his enthusiasm to his customers - he has a pleasant manner with clients and generated some good feedback. I would happily work with him again."Acting Manager of Upper Limits.
- "He worked with the Heason Events team manning the visitor feedback desk at the Buxton Adventure Festival. It's an absolutely vital job because it enables us to gain a valuable insight into what people thought of this new festival. It is also key for securing sponsorship for next year and making the event into a long-term sustainable project. He and a fellow student spent the entire weekend working tirelessly with unfailing good humour, despite the long hours. We'd gladly recommend him." Lissa Cook and Matt Heason, Heason Events
