Health and life sciences

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Discover rewarding opportunities in health and life sciences. Whether you're passionate about patient care, scientific discovery, or community support, there's a career path for you.

Careers in healthcare include a huge range of roles in clinical settings or the community to improve patient outcomes. Working as a health practitioner, in management, policy or public health. Support individuals and communities in social care, youth work, advice and guidance, providing essential services and support to the most vulnerable in society. Innovate in life sciences, contribute to important research and development by getting hands on in the lab, or use your skills and knowledge in a range of commercial roles.

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  • Volunteering - Social Media Content Creator - Remote

    Employer: Move Dance Feel
    Application closing date: 5 Feb 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: United Kingdom
    Move Dance Feel is seeking a creative Social Media Volunteer with strong design and content skills to help grow our online presence. A flexible, remote role ideal for someone who enjoys creating engaging posts and wants to support women affected by cancer.

  • Asylum and Refugees Intensive Support Worker - Bristol

    Employer: 1625 Independent People
    Application closing date: 5 Jan 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: Bristol Bristol, England United Kingdom
    We are excited to be recruiting an Asylum and Refugees Intensive Support worker to work alongside this established team within 1625 Independent People. As a member of the Asylum & Refugee Team, you will have the opportunity to support young asylum seekers settle into life in the UK.

  • 2026 Summer - Study Skills (Pre-IB) Tutor - Oxford

    Employer: International Summer School for Teens
    Application closing date: 19 Dec 2025, 11:59 pm
    Location: Oxford South East United Kingdom
    Are you passionate about helping students become confident, organised, independent learners? The International Summer School for Teens is seeking an enthusiastic and supportive Study Skills Teacher to prepare teenagers for the challenges of the International Baccalaureate (IB), GCSEs and other demanding academic programmes.

  • 2026 Summer - Academic English and Creative Writing Teacher - Oxford

    Employer: International Summer School for Teens
    Application closing date: 19 Dec 2025, 11:59 pm
    Location: Oxford South East United Kingdom
    Are you passionate about English, literature and expressing yourself creatively? The International Summer School for Teens (ISSFT) is seeking an inspiring Academic English and Creative Writing Teacher to guide international students as they strengthen their academic writing skills and explore the power of imagination and self-expression.

  • Graduate Trainee Social Worker - National

    Employer: Graduate Recruitment Bureau - Graduate & Student Recruitment
    Application closing date: 12 Dec 2025, 11:59 pm
    Location: England United Kingdom
    Looking for a career with purpose and a clear path for development?

    As a social worker, you’ll work directly with children and families to make sure children are safe, supported and able to thrive. It’s a career that offers stability, progression and the chance to make a lasting difference. On this programme, you’ll be supported from day one and gain the skills, experience and master’s degree to succeed, wherever your career takes you.

  • 2026 Summer - Pre-Med Tutor - Oxford

    Employer: International Summer School for Teens
    Application closing date: 19 Dec 2025, 11:59 pm
    Location: Oxford South East United Kingdom
    Are you passionate about medicine, healthcare, and inspiring the next generation of medical professionals? The International Summer School for Teens is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Pre-Med Tutor to lead our hands-on medical programme for students aged 13-18 years old.

  • Summer 2026 - International Relations Tutor - Oxford

    Employer: International Summer School for Teens
    Application closing date: 19 Dec 2025, 11:59 pm
    Location: Oxford South East United Kingdom
    Are you passionate about politics, philosophy, economics and eager to help young people explore the world through big ideas and meaningful conversations? The International Summer School for Teens is seeking an inspiring and intellectually curious Global Leadership Teacher to join our 2026 summer team in Oxford.

  • 2026 Summer - Computer Science and AI Tutor - Oxford

    Employer: International Summer School for Teens
    Application closing date: 19 Dec 2025, 11:59 pm
    Location: Oxford South East United Kingdom
    Are you passionate about computer science and wanting to inspire the next generation of tech innovators? International Summer School for Teens (ISSFT) is seeking an enthusiastic Computer Science and AI Tutor to join our 2026 teaching team in Oxford.

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