Careers and Employability Service – Recruit postgraduate specialists in technology and management

Careers and Employability Service

Recruit postgraduate specialists in technology and management Connecting you with our global talent

Recruit Cranfield talent Looking to hire highly skilled, industry-ready professionals? Cranfield students and graduates bring a unique combination of academic excellence, practical expertise and a solution-orientated mindset. Who you can recruit: • Master’s students – specialists in engineering, technology, management, energy, environment and defence, equipped to tackle today’s challenges and anticipate tomorrow’s. • Full time MBA – experienced professionals seeking leadership roles or industry transitions. • PhD researchers – deep research expertise in engineering, management and technology. • Alumni and recent graduates – professionals ready to contribute from day one. Hiring Cranfield talent isn’t just an investment in potential—it’s an immediate return on expertise, insight and impact.

“Every Cranfield project feels like consultancy: clear scope, real stakeholders, measurable impact. That’s exactly what employers are hiring for.” Jaimin Mehta, Graduate Fire Engineer, Introba (Advanced Mechanical Engineering MSc 2025)

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Careers and Employability Service

E: recruit@cranfield.ac.uk

“We really like to recruit Cranfield students – they’ve been very successful with us. The breadth of skills they bring means they can fit into any area of our business, from engineering to commercial.” Colm Judge, Operations Recruitment Manager, Ryanair

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Who can I recruit from Cranfield? Cranfield graduates are more prepared, commercially aware and work-ready than those from other institutions. As a postgraduate-only university, we offer specialist courses, small class sizes and dedicated attention from expert academics. This equips our graduates with the advanced knowledge, practical experience and industry insight that employers value most. Our talent spans a wide range of fields: Advanced Manufacturing | Aerospace | Agrifood | AI and Robotics | Automotive | Aviation Banking and Finance | Business | Clean Energy | Computer Science | Defence | Design Engineering | Entrepreneurship | Environment | Forensics | Hydrogen | Leadership and Skills Marketing and Sales | Materials Engineering | Safety | Security | Space | Supply Chain | Water

“We’ve met some truly impressive students – top tier talent and future prospects. Engaging with Cranfield is a smart investment of time to connect with tomorrow’s innovators – highly recommend for any employer.” Darrell Njogu, In Service Data Analyst and Fleet Planner, BAE Systems

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Careers and Employability Service

E: recruit@cranfield.ac.uk

Key statistics

5th in the UK for Engineering - Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing

for careers service 3rd in the UK

for employability 8th in the UK

(AMBA, EQUIS, AACSB International) Triple accreditation

QS World Rankings by Subject 2025

Financial Times Masters in Management ranking 2025

Cranfield School of Management is one of an elite group of schools worldwide with triple accreditation

Centre for World University ranking 2025

Learner profile

80,000 professional alumni community

Largest number of engineering Master’s students in the UK

Over 41% of our students and learners are over 30 years old

5,000 postgraduate students from 100+ countries

from 170+ countries

“The Careers Fair was a fantastic opportunity to connect with talented students and showcase career paths at F&F Stores. We’ve already received strong applications and begun interviews. I’m proud to support students in connecting with employers.” Allie Le, People and Culture Manager, F&F Stores

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How can I recruit from Cranfield? The Employer Engagement team provide a bespoke talent management service designed to support your hiring strategies. Take a look at the list of recruitment activities that we can offer: • Work with the dedicated Employer Engagement team – we will support your recruitment journey from beginning to end. Create your own bespoke package using the services listed below. • Advertise your vacancies – register on our online talent management platform Symplicity and post vacancies directly to our students and alumni. Manage your own account, deal with applications direct and book on to our events. See how our students engage with Symplicity’s app. • Employer presentations – on-campus, virtual and hybrid events giving you the opportunity to raise brand awareness and share industry insights with our cohorts. You can directly network with the students whilst they are still studying with us and tell them about your upcoming vacancies. • Careers fairs and industry specific events – we host a range of recruitment activities throughout the academic year. With a combination of in-person and virtual events to choose from, there are many flexible solutions to meet our students and alumni. You can also use these opportunities to become a guest speaker or network with industry peers. Watch the video on why employers recruit our graduates. • Headquarter and site visits – why not invite our students to come and see you? We can organise transport and logistics, if you provide relevant people for our students to speak with. Visits are usually booked on a half or full day basis. • On-campus interviews – we can provide facilities for you to host your interviews with our students.

“Cranfield graduates are knowledgeable, ambitious and industry-ready—bringing real value to employers from day one. I’ve seen directly the impact of Cranfield’s programmes, which is why Henkel continues to recruit from here.” Nathan Dsouza,

Graduate Business Planning, Henkel (Supply Chain Management MSc 2024)

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Careers and Employability Service

E: recruit@cranfield.ac.uk

• Student project presentation days – most of our students have the opportunity to work on group and individual projects during the academic year, many of which are sponsored by industry to answer a specific business challenge. To prepare our students for presenting in the ‘real world’, they are expected to showcase their projects; allowing you to assess the quality of their work and network with them afterwards. The options are almost limitless, so speak with our team to design your bespoke event.

“A conversation at the careers fair led me to apply for a highly competitive graduate scheme — one of just four positions from 3,000 applicants. Cranfield graduates bring ambition, skills and drive that employers can count on to make an immediate impact.” Meike Schulz, MBA 2025

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Internships and projects In addition to presentation days, employers can gain direct value by hosting a Cranfield student on a project or internship. Each year, our postgraduate learners work with organisations to apply their knowledge to real business challenges — providing companies with fresh insight, practical solutions and access to future recruits. Why get involved? • Solve real business issues – receive high-quality, objective research into challenges you may not have the time, resources or expertise to address internally. • Access outstanding talent – see Cranfield students in action and assess their potential as permanent hires and future leaders. • Gain fresh perspectives – our diverse, global cohorts bring international experience, industry knowledge and innovative thinking. • Develop your people – mentoring an intern allows employees to grow their leadership and management skills. • Flexible formats – projects can be delivered virtually or face-to-face, over different timeframes.

“Cranfield students offer employers more than just skills — they bring new thinking, practical experience and the confidence to deliver results from day one. Gain access to a pipeline of highly skilled talent, strengthen your capacity for innovation and build lasting partnerships with a university that truly understands industry.” Preety Plahay, Internships and Projects Manager, Cranfield University “My summer internship was a highlight of my MSc in Management. I brought an outsider’s perspective and energy, challenged assumptions and delivered on the brief at pace for TUI, earning a contract extension.” Matteo Bagaini, Management MSc 2025

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Careers and Employability Service

E: recruit@cranfield.ac.uk

Student profiles Cranfield’s postgraduate students are ambitious, highly skilled and commercially aware. They include: • MBA students – experienced professionals with three to ten years’ business experience from management and leadership backgrounds. Previous industries include consulting, finance, technology, energy, healthcare and consumer goods. • MSc students – bright, early-career professionals with strong academic foundations, multilingual skills and a drive to apply cutting-edge management knowledge into practice. Together, they represent a diverse and international talent pool, motivated to deliver impact for your organisation and ready to explore future career opportunities. Proven results Cranfield students have worked with leading multinationals, SMEs and start-ups, adding measurable value. Many employers go on to hire their Cranfield interns directly, recognising the calibre, commitment and impact of our talent. Get involved Hosting a Cranfield student is a rewarding, cost-effective way to address business challenges while accessing a pipeline of exceptional talent.

To express interest, contact us at internships@cranfield.ac.uk

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Employer engagement recruitment cycle

Term 1

Term 2

October November December January February March

Advertise Graduate schemes on Symplicity (year round)

Sector specific recruitment events (year round)

Advertise roles to Alumni on Symplicity (year round)

On-campus recruitment activities

Employer presentations

Employer speed dating sessions and pop-up stands

CV books (available on request)

Student grou

‘Work with us’ activities, skills workshops and mock interviews

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Employer Engagement Team

E: recruit@cranfield.ac.uk

Cranfield University Academic Year (October–September)

Term 3

Term 4

April

May

June

July

August

September

Advertise direct hire roles to current students on Symplicity (April–September)

up project presentations

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Work with us

Share your expertise to support our students’ career journey.

We welcome employers and alumni to share their industry knowledge and real-world experience with our students. You can do this in the following ways: • Student mentoring – coach and mentor our students throughout their job hunting process. This can be a mixture of remote and face-to-face contact time, depending on your availability. Watch the video. • Skills sessions – run an on-campus or virtual session to provide tips, advice and resources to support our students in developing the employability skills they need to be successful, e.g. communication skills, creativity, emotional intelligence and resilience. Help our students produce a quality job application - whether it’s for purely hypothetical, or for real vacancies in your company. • Mock interviews – host an entire interview practice programme or just as a one-off experience. Provide feedback to our students to help them improve their performance. • Industry insights – tell our students what it’s like to work in your industry, your company or your function. Events are available to book in-person or virtually. • Guest speaking – join one of our themed University events and share your expertise, run an employability workshop, give a presentation or participate in a panel discussion.

“Cranfield graduates stand out for their ability to tackle real-world challenges immediately. Their combination of specialist knowledge, practical skills and strategic thinking makes them a strong asset and a clear return on investment for any organisation. Partner with us to access this talent and drive your business forward.” Helen Dalling, Head of Employer Engagement, Cranfield University

“Cranfield’s industry-focused curriculum and real-world problem solving gave me a clear professional edge. The global alumni network opened doors to leading organisations, making Cranfield a truly career-defining experience.” Joel Jospeh, Manufacturing Engineer, Caterpillar (Engineering and Management of Manufacturing Systems MSc 2024)

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Careers and Employability Service

E: recruit@cranfield.ac.uk

“At Cranfield, I learned not just to meet today’s challenges but to anticipate tomorrow’s. Employers can trust graduates who bring innovative thinking and tangible results.” Shuo Zhang, (Strategic Marketing MSc 2025)

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Employer Engagement Careers and Employability Service Cranfield University Cranfield MK43 0AL, UK

E: recruit@cranfield.ac.uk

Version 5. September 2025.