Step is the UK's leading provider of paid student and graduate internships, placements and permanent opportunities. We connect enterprising students and graduates with smaller, innovative, businesses for one-off roles as well as larger businesses on annual programmes.

Finding the right people early can make all the difference. At Step, we’ve been helping employers connect with ambitious students and graduates for nearly four decades. Whether you need fresh thinking for a short-term project or you’re building your future workforce, our recruitment services are designed to make hiring easier – and more effective.


Why Businesses in London Work with Us

  • You’ll Save Time
    We’ll manage everything – from advertising your role to filtering candidates – so you can focus on running your business.

  • Access to the Right Talent
    With connections across UK universities, we reach a wide pool of students and graduates ready to get stuck in.

  • Clear, Fair Pricing
    No surprises. Just a flat fee that covers everything, including screening, interviews, and candidate management.

  • Real Support
    You’ll have a dedicated consultant on hand throughout – no bots, no portals, just people.


What We Can Help You With

Graduate Internships

Need an extra pair of hands on a short-term basis? Our graduate internships run for 8 to 12 weeks and give you access to motivated, work-ready individuals.

Placement Students

We can help you bring in undergraduates for a year-long placement – great for continuity, fresh ideas, and early pipeline building.

Permanent Graduate Hires

Looking to hire someone who can grow with your team? We’ll find candidates who not only meet the brief, but align with your company’s values and future plans.

We’ve Helped London Businesses Like Yours

Here’s what some of our clients have said:

“The team at Step just get it. They listened, they moved quickly, and they found us someone who really hit the ground running.”
Director, Immigration Consultancy

“Our intern was so good we offered them a full-time role. Step made the whole process simple.”
HR Manager, Sportswear Brand

You can read more stories like these on our website – they speak for themselves.


Let’s Talk

If you’re based in London and looking to bring fresh energy and ideas into your business, we’d love to hear from you.

Get in touch today to find out how we can help.