UK Work Experience Programme

This week-long programme for those in the later stages of full-time education, is a great way to prepare for the world of work, build crucial skills, and experience what life is truly like in a leading global organisation.

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These unpaid Work Experience placements are available each summer at various UK locations.

It's best to choose a location you can reasonably commute to. Apply as early as possible, because applications close when all placements are filled.

We can only offer placements in the locations listed below the tabbed table. Since they fall within standard term time, your school or college must agree to you taking part.

If the programme is closed in your preferred location, join our talent community and we'll keep you updated on news, events, our programmes, and career opportunities.

Click through the tabs to find out more about the programme before applying.

Your HSBC journey will be built upon - and thrive with - your skills.

We know how important it is to have the right skills, both for your future and ours. By building this skillset now, we’ll help you develop the agility to keep learning new skills throughout your career.

Over the course of this one-week programme, you'll:

  • Typically spend two days in the office with a randomly assigned business area, and three working and learning virtually.
  • Get to know HSBC, shadow colleagues, work on projects, and gain an insight into potential future careers.
  • Learn about the world of financial services, our values, our culture, the different business areas and what they all do.
  • Enjoy plenty of opportunities to build skills and learn about your future career options.