Empower your workforce and build connections
At LIBF, we bridge the gap between academic excellence and professional expertise. Whether you're looking to recruit skilled graduates, enhance your team’s capabilities with professional qualifications, or create bespoke learning opportunities, we offer tailored solutions to meet your organisation’s needs.
Why work with LIBF degree students?
Enhance your employer brand
Raise the profile of your employer brand at a fast-growing higher education institution committed to accessible, career-focused education.
Build a broad talent pipeline
Access diverse graduate talent that is not limited to London. Partner with us to reach skilled online degree students across the UK and globally.
Address skills shortages
Meet your organisation’s demand for expertise by recruiting degree students trained in high-growth fields such as Computer Science, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence.
Support future talent
Contribute to our students’ professional development by providing practical experience, helping them build skills that complement their academic discipline and enable their future career success.
Get customised engagement opportunities
Collaborate with us in ways that go beyond traditional recruitment methods, from on-demand digital content to on-campus initiatives.
How to connect with LIBF degree students
Connect directly with LIBF's online degree students through tailored opportunities like careers events and advertising your opportunities.
Please note: The services below are exclusively for employers seeking to engage with students enrolled in our degree programmes, and not by students studying professional qualifications.
Careers events for degree students
Get in touch with the LIBF Careers service to access a diverse talent pipeline spanning disciplines from Finance to Artificial Intelligence.
Engage with our degree students through:
Careers-focused events: Panels, Q&As, fireside chats, speed networking, employer-led workshops, and insight days.
Digital resources: Create on-demand content to support career development and graduate job application skills.
Raise your employer brand and connect with ambitious degree students by emailing us today:
Email: employers@libf.ac.uk
Advertise opportunities to degree students
Looking to hire talented students? Employers are welcome to advertise part-time jobs, internships, or graduate job vacancies to our degree students through Handshake.
Handshake is LIBF’s careers management platform which is trusted by 1500+ institutions globally and is used by c. 1-million employers worldwide.
When posting a job on the Handshake platform, your vacancy will be seen exclusively by students of our undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA degrees.
How to advertise through HandshakeWe invite employers to connect with our talented and diverse LIBF degree cohort in ways that go beyond traditional university partnerships. Our flexible degrees enable organisations to create unique collaborative opportunities – offering insights into your industry, work experience opportunities and graduate job vacancies. As a small and dedicated team, we are excited to expand our offerings in line with our growing higher education student cohort.
Amber Bytheway
Alumni & Employer Engagement Manager, LIBF
How to connect with students in finance and banking
Engage directly with LIBF students specialising in finance and banking through our professional qualifications.
Please note: The services below are exclusively for employers looking to connect with students of our professional qualifications, not those enrolled in our degree programmes.
Degree Apprenticeships
Maximise the impact of your apprenticeship levy by investing in customised learning and development opportunities. Our higher and degree-level apprenticeships are designed to help you enhance your workforce’s skills and attract top talent.
What we offer:
A tailored, flexible apprenticeship programme starting at your convenience.
Ongoing support for apprentices and managers.
Regular progress monitoring and detailed reporting.
As the only professional body in financial services offering our own degrees in banking and finance higher apprenticeships, we provide a unique advantage.
Email: apprenticeships@libf.ac.uk
Purchase Professional Qualifications
Develop and grow your team with professional qualifications designed to meet the needs of the banking and finance industry. Whether you’re looking to upskill your workforce, nurture future leaders, or bring specialised expertise into your business, our professional qualifications deliver practical, real-world knowledge that achieves results.
What we offer:
A wide range of courses covering areas such as financial advice, mortgages, trade and transaction banking and retail and commercial banking
Learning designed for professionals at every stage of their careers.
Flexible learning options that make it easy for your employees to balance development with their day-to-day responsibilities.
At LIBF, we’re dedicated to helping organisations unlock the full potential of their people. Our professional qualifications are designed to offer practical, real-world skills that employees can apply directly in their roles. Whether you’re looking to upskill your existing workforce or prepare the next generation of leaders, we provide the tools that businesses need to remain competitive in an ever-evolving industry. With our flexible learning options, we ensure that organisations can invest in their teams without disrupting day-to-day operations. It’s all about creating opportunities for growth, innovation, and success – for both individuals and the businesses they contribute to.
John Somerville
John Somerville, Director Financial Services, Professional Education, LIBF
Event opportunities
Looking to have LIBF involved in your next event? Whether it’s a careers fair, industry gathering, or any other event, we’d be thrilled to exhibit and share our unique insights into the world of banking and finance.
We offer valuable perspectives on developing talent and advancing careers in the sector. Get in touch – we’d love to be part of your event and help make it a success!
Email: corporate@libf.ac.uk
Membership
LIBF Membership offers significant benefits for employers looking to invest in their workforce and stay ahead in the competitive banking and finance sector. It helps you attract, retain, and upskill top talent, ensuring your team remains at the forefront of industry trends and best practices.
With LIBF Membership, your employees gain access to a wealth of resources, including:
industry insights
professional development opportunities and networking events
exclusive access to qualifications, certifications, and career development tools
Enquire today and invest in supporting both your people and your business’s long-term success.
Email: membership@libf.ac.ukAGCAS Code of Ethics
LIBF Careers is a member of AGCAS, a recognised professional body for higher education employability professionals.
We follow the AGCAS Code of Ethics which outlines the values and behaviours required of AGCAS members when fulfilling careers services, alongside compliance with relevant legislation.