Support from the Careers Team

The Careers & Employability Service offers support and guidance on accessing inclusive employers and voluntary organisations, disclosing personal information, and requesting reasonable adjustments during and after the recruitment process, in line with the Equality Act 2010. You can book an appointment with a Careers Adviser or our Student Enterprise adviser on My Career Enriched. We're here to help throughout your studies and up to three years after graduation. You can contact us through:  

The Student Enquiry Point  

Or send us a message via Queries on My Career Enriched, the careers platform.  

To find out more visit the Talk to us/How we help section of your subject area. 

Employers Committed to Diversity 

Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion (Enei) features over 300 employers committed to equality and diversity.   

Bright Network: partners with over 300 employers and diversity is central to their mission of helping the brightest succeed in their careers. 

Creative Access – Supports underrepresented talent in media. 

Diversity-Focused Job Boards 

The Diversity Dashboard – Jobs from inclusive UK employers. 

Diversity Job Site – Inclusive job listings. 

Inclusive Companies – Publishes the UK’s Top 50 Inclusive Employers. 

About Us - Step | Paid Internships 

At the University of Cumbria, we believe that enterprise should be accessible to everyone—regardless of background, identity, or circumstance. Whether you're considering self-employment, freelancing, or launching a creative side project, these flexible and empowering career paths can offer greater independence, control, and a chance to shape your own future. 

Self-employment and freelancing are not just for business students—they’re for artists, coders, photographers, therapists, writers, designers, and innovators from every discipline. They can also be especially powerful tools for students who want to build careers around their values, personal experiences, or accessibility needs. 

For information about making an appointment with our Student Enterprise Officer, click here