Get involved

Here are our current openings for work experience placements. These opportunities will take place during the Easter Holidays

AKO Capital

Date: 7 – 11 April 2025

Location: One Newman Street, London, W1T 1PB

Sector: Finance

Places available: 2

Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm

Stipend: £175

Based in London, AKO Capital is one of Europe’s leading investment partnerships. We believe that the best way to create strong risk-adjusted return over time is to own the best assets for the long term. Through a rigorous and proprietary bottom-up investment process we aim to build a portfolio that combines excellent economic characteristics and great management.

Placement description

The aim of our one-week programme is to provide you with an opportunity to learn first-hand how a successful investment firm operates, the various roles and responsibilities, and how it

all fits together. We don’t expect you to have prior knowledge of the investment world, instead we will use your time here to introduce you to the many aspects of the business. Our approach is interactive so that you can gain the full experience of working in an investment firm and make a genuine contribution to the day-to-day business. You won’t be making cups of tea!

You will be given a brief introduction to AKO Capital when you first arrive including its history, philosophy, people and core values. We’ll take you through how the company is structured and the different roles and responsibilities. Basic information will also be covered like where you’ll be sitting, your email address and finding your way around the office.

While you’re here, you’ll be based in the Market Research team. You will also visit key departments within AKO including: Investment, Accounting, Compliance, Operations, Trading, Digital Analytics, Data Science and Behavioural Analysis. On your first day, you’ll be given a timetable highlighting who you’ll be meeting from each team and when.

Check out their website for more details.

How to Apply

Click here to apply. 

Applications close at 5:00pm on Wednesday 5 March 2025.

Any questions?  

Email us at workexperience@teachfirst.org.uk

Why take part?

We’re one of the richest nations in the world, so why aren’t all our young people getting the opportunities they deserve? The poorest schoolchildren don’t have the role models, support and connections they need to succeed. Doors are closed to them before they know they exist – and COVID-19 has only made this worse.

• In a recent Prince’s Trust poll, 46% of young people said finding a job now feels impossible.
• 63% of teachers believe that opportunities for young people to meet a range of employers from different sectors are more vital than ever (Teacher Tapp, July 2020).
• The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) predicts youth unemployment is soon set to double, bringing the total of unemployed young people to over a million.

The Teach First Work Experience Programme gives pupils from schools in disadvantaged communities unforgettable opportunities to spend a week with some of the country’s most exciting companies.

Companies will give pupils the chance to experience their industry and give an insight into the workplace, either virtually or in-person. For virtual placements, Teach First will make sure that every pupil that takes part has access to a computer and internet in order to take part.

By taking part, pupils will:

• develop important professional skills for the modern workplace
• build employability and soft skills – such as communication, teamwork, confidence and time management – through project work and a variety of other working styles
• develop awareness and understanding of the world of work and different career options
• be paid a stipend if they successfully complete the week
• be given a free internet dongle to help them access excellent internet (for virtual placements)
• receive an evaluation of their performance at the end of the week

Get involved

Here are our current openings for work experience placements. These opportunities will take place during the Easter Holidays

AKO Capital

Date: 7 – 11 April 2025

Location: One Newman Street, London, W1T 1PB

Sector: Finance

Places available: 2

Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm

Stipend: £175

Based in London, AKO Capital is one of Europe’s leading investment partnerships. We believe that the best way to create strong risk-adjusted return over time is to own the best assets for the long term. Through a rigorous and proprietary bottom-up investment process we aim to build a portfolio that combines excellent economic characteristics and great management.

Placement description

The aim of our one-week programme is to provide you with an opportunity to learn first-hand how a successful investment firm operates, the various roles and responsibilities, and how it

all fits together. We don’t expect you to have prior knowledge of the investment world, instead we will use your time here to introduce you to the many aspects of the business. Our approach is interactive so that you can gain the full experience of working in an investment firm and make a genuine contribution to the day-to-day business. You won’t be making cups of tea!

You will be given a brief introduction to AKO Capital when you first arrive including its history, philosophy, people and core values. We’ll take you through how the company is structured and the different roles and responsibilities. Basic information will also be covered like where you’ll be sitting, your email address and finding your way around the office.

While you’re here, you’ll be based in the Market Research team. You will also visit key departments within AKO including: Investment, Accounting, Compliance, Operations, Trading, Digital Analytics, Data Science and Behavioural Analysis. On your first day, you’ll be given a timetable highlighting who you’ll be meeting from each team and when.

Check out their website for more details.

How to Apply

Click here to apply. 

Applications close at 5:00pm on Wednesday 5 March 2025.

Any questions?  

Email us at workexperience@teachfirst.org.uk

Why take part?

Just one week learning with you could change a young person’s future.

We know that when we get the foundations right for disadvantaged pupils we can unlock the potential of every single young person. That’s why we’re always looking for businesses interested in hosting work experience placements.

Our work experience programme, in partnership with the AKO Foundation, is designed to inspire and motivate bright young pupils from schools in low-income communities. By hosting a one-week placement, you’ll provide building blocks towards a successful career.

The difference you could make

By offering work experience opportunities at your organisation, you’ll be able to help young people by:

• supporting even more of them to kick start their careers
• giving them the chance to meet people from across the UK, reflecting real-life workplace experiences
• motivating them to do well at school after experiencing a challenging, enjoyable and inspiring placement

Plus, through virtual work experience, with no location or travel restrictions holding them back, pupils in remote areas can be reached, giving them access to a wider range of sectors and roles.

Why work with Teach First?

• You’ll reach pupils in some of the most disadvantaged communities in the country.
• You’ll be partnering with an organisation with proven success of making education fair for almost twenty years.
• Your donation to Teach First means that we can provide your business with all the necessary support to help you deliver a great week of work experience, including advice and guidance on communications with pupils, safeguarding and consultation on content.

Want to host a future placement?

Email us at workexperience@teachfirst.org.uk.