UK Industry Practice Experience Programme
Real UK industry experience.
For international talents
who deserve it.
You have the qualifications. You have the experience.
You just need the UK door to open.
UK-iPEP gives you real projects with real UK organisations — completely free.
100% free for students · Built by former international students
Free for students
No fees · No catches · Real experience
5 Weeks
Programme length
5–8 hrs/week
Time commitment per week
100% Free
For students — always
Real Orgs
Verified UK industry experience
The Problem
You have the experience.
You have the experience.
The UK market
doesn't see it yet.
International students arrive in the UK with real qualifications, real skills, and real work history. Yet they face the same wall, over and over again.
UK-iPEP was built specifically to break that cycle — giving students real, verifiable UK industry experience without the barriers.
01
The catch-22
UK organisations look for UK experience. But you can't build it without an organisation willing to give you a first opportunity. Nobody tells you how to break the cycle.
02
Your experience doesn't "count"
You may have years of professional experience from your home country. UK recruiters frequently overlook it — asking specifically for UK experience, and nothing else.
03
The invisible network
Referrals, contacts, insider access — home students have networks built over years. International students often have to start from zero. That is not a level playing field.
UK-iPEP exists to fix this.
Real projects. Real UK organisations. Completely free for students. No catch-22 — just your first step into UK industry experience.
Current Projects
UK-iPEP projects starting November 2026
Real projects with real UK organisations, open to members of the UK-iPEP community. Each runs for 5 weeks, remotely, at 5–8 hours a week.
01
Join the UK-iPEP waitlist
02
Get confirmed and join the UK-iPEP community
03
Express interest in a project
04
We match you where there is a good fit
OpenTechnology & Cyber Security
Data Protection & Compliance Review
Tattel
Learn UK data protection practice by reviewing how a live website handles personal data, and producing the documents that keep it compliant.
What you'll do
- Map the personal data the website collects, where it is stored and who can access it
- Draft a privacy, data retention and breach-response pack
- Build a reusable security and data protection checklist, including a plugin review
What you'll gain
- Practical UK GDPR experience that does not require security clearance
- A portfolio of real compliance documents to discuss at interview
Good fit for: cyber security, information security, law or computing students
- LocationRemote
- Length5 weeks
- Time5–8 hrs a week
- StartsNovember 2026
- Places1
- Closes25 October 2026
OpenPartnerships & Research
University Programme Partnerships
Black Excellence UK (BEUK)
Help a community organisation explore running a new leadership programme with a UK university this academic year.
What you'll do
- Research universities and business schools in the East Midlands with relevant programmes or societies
- Identify the right contact at each and draft tailored outreach for review
- Help prepare a short programme proposal for interested partners
What you'll gain
- UK experience in stakeholder research and programme development
- Insight into how UK universities partner with community organisations
Good fit for: business, management, marketing or education students
- LocationRemote
- Length5 weeks
- Time5–8 hrs a week
- StartsNovember 2026
- Places1
- Closes25 October 2026
OpenProgramme Management
Leadership Fellowship Planning
Black Excellence UK (BEUK)
Help plan the second cohort of a three-month leadership accelerator, building on what the first cohort learned.
What you'll do
- Turn feedback from the first cohort into a short lessons-learned summary
- Draft the planning timeline: recruitment, selection and session dates
- Refresh the application form, selection criteria and welcome pack
What you'll gain
- UK experience in programme planning and coordination
- Exposure to leadership development content and experienced facilitators
Good fit for: project management, HR, education or business students
- LocationRemote
- Length5 weeks
- Time5–8 hrs a week
- StartsNovember 2026
- Places1
- Closes25 October 2026
Projects are open to UK-iPEP community members. New to UK-iPEP? Join the waitlist first. Matching depends on fit and availability, so we cannot guarantee a place on a specific project.
For Students
Your first step into UK industry experience starts here
Complete a structured project with a real UK organisation. Build something you can talk about in every interview from this point on.
Real UK experience
Complete an actual project with a real UK organisation. Not a simulation, not a course. Genuine UK industry experience you can put on your CV.
Verified on your profile
Your completed placement is verified on your Tattel profile as UK industry experience. Ready to reference at any interview.
Flexible and manageable
5–8 hours per week over 5 weeks. Designed to fit around your studies without adding stress.
Matched to your interests
We match you based on your area of interest and availability. You work on something that actually matters to your career direction.
UK-iPEP is completely free for students
No application fees. No hidden costs. Tattel absorbs the cost on the student side. Your only investment is your time — 5–8 hours per week over 5 weeks.
FREE
For students
How It Works
Three steps to your first UK placement
1
Join the waitlist
Fill in the short form below. Tell us your area of interest and when you are available. Takes about 2 minutes.
2
We confirm your place
When your cohort opens, you will be among the first to know. We will send you a link to complete your full profile and confirm your place.
3
Complete and get verified
Complete your tasks over 5 weeks. Your UK industry experience gets verified on your Tattel profile and is ready to talk about at interview.
Sample Placement Tasks
Real tasks completed by real students
These are examples of actual placements that have taken place on the programme
01
Legal
Terms and Conditions Review
Reviewed a company's legal terms and privacy policy to identify gaps and improvements in their contracting process.
Completed by a Law student02
Cybersecurity
Digital Security Audit
Reviewed a company's online tools and WordPress setup to identify potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities and risks.
Completed by a Cybersecurity student03
Strategy
Market Research for a Startup
Conducted structured market research to support a startup's growth strategy and help them understand their competitive landscape.
Business and Strategy04
Marketing
Social Media Content Audit
Reviewed and built out a social media content plan for a small business, identifying gaps and opportunities for growth.
Marketing and CommsJoin the UK-iPEP Waitlist
We are building our next cohort. Join the waitlist and we will be in touch as soon as your place is ready.
For Organisations
Access skilled, motivated talent.
Access skilled, motivated talent.
Without the heavy lifting.
Tattel pre-screens, matches, and onboards your placement student on your behalf. You provide the project. We handle everything else.
A £75 admin fee per placement, charged on match confirmation only, covers all screening, matching, and onboarding. The fee ensures every host organisation is committed to the placement.
Please note: We will match your organisation with a student where a suitable match is available in our current pool. We will always let you know promptly if we are unable to find a match at that time.
2 days
Average matching time
Pre-screened students
Every student is reviewed by Tattel before matching. You only meet candidates who are eligible, motivated, and prepared for the work.
Matched to your project
Where a match is available, we pair you based on task area, requirements, and preferred start window — so you get someone whose skills align with your needs.
Structured and low-risk
Participants spend no more than 8 hours per week over 5 weeks. Clear scope, defined deliverables, and minimal time commitment from your team.
Placement access
The £75 admin fee is charged per placement, on match confirmation only. There is no charge if we are unable to find a suitable match.
How It Works
From registration to placement in three steps
1
Register
Fill in the form below with a short description of your project. Takes about 3 minutes. No commitment required at this stage.
2
We review and match
Our team reviews your brief and, where a suitable student is available, we will confirm your match within 2 working days. If no match is available right away, we will keep your brief on file and notify you as soon as one becomes available.
3
Welcome your student
We introduce you to your matched student and manage the onboarding. You provide light supervision over 5 weeks and review the final output.
Availability note: Matching is subject to student availability in our current pool. We operate on a rolling basis and aim to confirm matches as quickly as possible. You will always hear from us within 2 working days of your registration.
Register as a Host Organisation
Tell us about your project and we will do our best to find you the right student. Our team will be in touch within 2 working days of your registration.
Real Results
What happens when the door opens
Real participants. Real organisations. Real UK industry experience.
The placement gave me real exposure to how UK businesses operate. I developed communication and presentation skills I had never been able to demonstrate before — and I finally had something concrete to talk about at interviews.
8 wks
First UK industry experience on his CV
Student
I reviewed the company's contracts and identified several areas that could reduce their legal risk. It was real work with real impact — and it is the first UK experience on my CV.
Organisation
Tattel handled everything — the screening, the matching, the onboarding. Our student reviewed our terms and conditions and helped us identify legal risk we had not even spotted ourselves. The process was seamless.
Common Questions
Everything you need to know
Separate answers for students and organisations
For Students
Is UK-iPEP really free?
Yes, completely free for students. No application fees, no hidden costs. Tattel absorbs the cost on the student side so the only thing you invest is your time.
Can I take part on a Student visa?
UK-iPEP is a structured training programme, not employment. Most Student visa holders can take part, but please check your own visa conditions. Not sure about your status? Use our free Visa Work Rights Checker.
How much time does it take?
5–8 hours per week over 5 weeks. Designed to fit around your studies without adding pressure.
What happens after I join the waitlist?
You will receive a confirmation email straight away. When your cohort opens, you will be among the first to know. We will send you a link to complete your full profile and confirm your place.
Will this count as UK experience?
Yes. Your completed placement is verified on your Tattel profile as real UK industry experience. You can reference it in interviews and on your CV with confidence.
For Organisations
What kind of tasks can participants take on?
Research, analysis, strategy, operations, legal review, cybersecurity, marketing and more. The task needs to be completable remotely over 5 weeks.
Are we guaranteed a student match?
We match where a suitable student is available in our current pool. If no match is available right away, we keep your brief on file and notify you as soon as one becomes available. You will always hear from us within 2 working days.
How much time do we need to commit?
Light-touch supervision only. You share the brief, answer questions as they come up, and review the final output. Tattel handles all screening, matching, and onboarding.
What does the admin fee cover?
The £75 admin fee is charged per placement, on match confirmation only. There is no charge if we are unable to find a suitable match.
Can we host more than one student?
Yes. If you have multiple projects, register each one separately and we will match accordingly based on student availability.
Ready to take the next step?
Whether you are a student ready to join the waitlist or an organisation looking to host a placement, it starts here.
Free for students
Built by former international students