Opportunities for people to develop and grow

We have invested in the Unite Academy to give our teams the opportunity to deliver their talents and increase their access to learning.  It will support the business to reach its full potential and achieve its ambition to build a strong internal and external brand with our customers and Universities.

We are focused on ensuring diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace, and are investing in our Academy to deliver a range of educational programmes designed to support all employees in creating an inclusive environment for colleagues and customers, as well as a dedicated inclusive leadership programme, focussed on developing leaders who consider inclusion in every facet of business.

In June 2022, we welcomed nine interns to Unite Students as part of our partnership with 10,000 Black Interns. 10,000 Black Interns is a charitable organisation which aims to provide paid internships for a minimum of six weeks to individuals from a black heritage background.

This is a key programme for us with equity and belonging at the foundation of our values. We look forward to signing up to host interns in summer 20223

For 2022/23, we’ve formed partnerships with organisations to add value to your students’ living experience with us. These partnerships are exclusive to Unite Students within the PBSA sector, with information made available to students through our website, app, and by email.

Our partnership approach was developed from the data collected in our 2021 student preference survey, which highlighted what needs might be best served through partnerships. This included financial skills and access to part-time work. This is a pilot project, and we will continue to review and update our partnerships throughout the year to ensure that they are truly delivering value to your students.