Placement Opportunities Available

Below you can find all the recent placement opportunities currently available to LAHP students.

To apply, please follow the application guidelines noted in each opportunity.

If you apply directly to a placement host and are successful, please notify lahp@ucl.ac.uk

• Live Art Development Agency (LADA) – Archives & Collections Placement

  The Live Art Development Agency (LADA) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual for a 6-month Archive and Collections Placement. This placement offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in collections management, archival practice, and research within a leading arts organisation.

  Key Outputs of the Placement:

  • Conduct an audit of collection holdings, documenting existing items, identifying gaps, and assessing condition and accessibility.
  • Undertake desk-based research to support strategic development of the archive and collections.
  • Develop an outline Collections Development and Acquisitions Policy to guide future acquisitions and management of LADA’s holdings.

  View the full job description, person specification and instructions for applying in the recruitment pack.

  The closing date for applications is Friday 6th March 2026 at 6pm.

• Open Innovation Team PhD Placement Scheme 2026-27

  The Open Innovation Team’s (OIT) PhD placement scheme brings PhD students into the heart of government, working with civil service teams on real policy challenges. They have hosted more than 150 PhD students since 2016, with many going on to policy jobs in government and think tanks. The scheme offers a unique opportunity to develop skills, grow networks and get an insight into how government works.

  Find out more and apply here

  Applications for the three-month long policy and evaluation placements are now open for July to September 2026, October to December 2026, January to March 2027 and April to June 2027.

  Applications will close at 12pm on Friday 13th February 2026.

• AMOSSHE The Student Services Organisation – Policy and Research Intern

  AMOSSHE The Student Services Organisation is looking for a Policy and Research Intern. In this new role, you’ll support the Senior Policy and Research Officer in conducting original research into the use of artificial intelligence in higher education. You’ll take the lead on designing the project, including conducting primary research and analysing the findings. You’ll produce a report which will engage and support our members aligned to our strategic vision, and have the opportunity to present the report as part of our professional development programme. As well, you’ll be invited to relevant meetings with our members and external sector organisations which‘ll offer you insight into the role of a policy officer in a higher education setting.

  • Contract type: Fixed-term, full time (37.5 hours a week) for three months (February to April 2026).
  • Location: Hybrid, with a central London office.

  Applications should be made directly to AMOSSHE – full details can be found here

  Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis until a suitable candidate is found. Early application is encouraged.

• Royal College of Physicians – Recording the 20th century library

  The project intends to make the provenance information in an early-20th century accessions register accessible today. It can be completed remotely, and would fall into three parts, which can run concurrently:

  1. Transcribing the handwritten ledger entries in summary. They record the author, title and date of the book, and details of who donated it or where we bought it, and when we acquired it. Most of this data hasn’t previously been included in our main library catalogue.
  2. Matching the entries to books in the library catalogue today, and updating the catalogue entry with the provenance info.
  3. Researching interesting or major donations – who gave the books, what books were given – and writing that up for library website and social media channels.

  Start & end date of placement: Ad hoc placements to be agreed with the student.

  Hours of work: Negotiable, part-time preferred

  Essential criteria: Ability to read or to learn to read early 20th century handwriting.

  Deadline: No specific deadline, placements are available throughout the academic year.

  To apply, please complete the expression of interest and return it to lahp@ucl.ac.uk 

  For further details, please contact Katie Birkwood (Rare books and special collections Librarian) katie.birkwood@rcp.ac.uk