Jobs for Students in the UK

Popular student jobs include retail and supermarket assistant, barista, waiter or bar staff, hotel and events staff, tutoring, campus ambassador, delivery rider, warehouse picker, call centre advisor and care assistant. Students with specialist skills can also find part time work in coding, design, social media, research and administration, some of it remote.

The listings on this page include part time, weekend, evening, seasonal and temporary roles that suit a student timetable. Summer and Christmas are especially busy hiring periods, so start looking a few weeks before term ends.

International students should check the conditions of their visa before taking a job. Student visa holders are usually limited to a set number of hours a week during term time and can often work full time during official vacations, but the rules depend on your course and visa. Your university's international student advice team can help.

A student job does more than pay the bills. It teaches time management, teamwork and how to deal with customers and colleagues, which are exactly the skills graduate employers ask about at interview. Keep a note of what you achieve at work, such as training new starters or handling busy shifts, to use on your CV later.

Most universities recommend working no more than around 15 to 20 hours a week during term so that your studies do not suffer. When you apply, be upfront about your availability and exam periods. Many employers are happy to work around them. Create a free JobsChance account, upload your CV and apply for student jobs in minutes.