Part-time and vacation work
Finding a part-time or temporary job is important for many students. You can earn money and boost your CV at the same time!
Whatever type of work you do, don't underestimate the value of the work and the skills you have gained. We can help you reflect on your experience and articulate how this has developed your skills.
We would advise you not to work more than 16 hours a week during term time so that your job does not interfere with your studies.
When I discovered Unitemps and the varied roles that were advertised, I thought it would be an ideal opportunity for me to earn some money but still have time to study and enjoy university life.
Unitemps on campus
The Unitemps team advertise part-time, casual and temporary jobs on campus and with local businesses. Created just for you, we advertise vacancies that can fit around your studies and other commitments.
The vacancies are advertised on the Unitemps website.
Unitemps offers:
- interesting assignments
- excellent rates of pay
- holiday pay accrued with every hour you work
- complete flexibility – you choose when you work
There are a variety of opportunities available, including administrative work, marketing, events and hospitality work, translation work, project work and many more.
Don't worry if you don't have any work experience on your CV, there are plenty of opportunities you can apply for including student ambassador roles at Open Days.
Henry Durand, American studies and history student
Henry worked as a social media ambassador creating promotional campaigns for events and initiatives.
He scheduled posts on Twitter and Facebook through HootSuite, social media management platform
Find out more:
Call the team on 0115 846 7374 between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday
More vacancies at the university
The Widening Participation Team have a number of paid and volunteering opportunities. The paid opportunities include the following:
- Summer School Ambassadors
- Students in Classrooms: Achievement Coaches
- Students in Classrooms: Learning Advocates
- Mature Student Ambassadors
- Ambassador Scheme
- Unibuddy Ambassadors
The Events team also have the following vacancies advertised in September with a recruitment deadline in October. Please email the team using the links for
The International Student Recruitment Team also have the following opportunity:
The Community Engagement Team have the following opportunity:
University's job site
Also check out the university's jobs website for other posts across our campuses.
Reflect on your experience to enhance future job applications. Take our NOOC.
Explore our Part-time jobs and volunteering NOOC
This online NOOC can help you consider the opportunities available, learn about how to reflect on your experiences, and access helpful information about how to identify and articulate your skills and knowledge. The NOOC explores a range of topics and signposts you to helpful resources on our website.
You can do as much or as little of the NOOC course as you wish. Or, you can complete the full course as part of your Nottingham Advantage Award. You can do this by completing the online activities alongside the work or volunteering experience you have gained.
Take a look at the NOOC
More sources of vacancies
International students and postgraduate researchers
International students
Most international students are eligible to work up to 20 hours a week during term time. However, this will depend on your visa so it is important to check on an individual basis.
Check UKCISA for more information
Postgraduate researchers
Before undertaking part-time work, please check with your department if there is any restriction on the number of hours you can work, especially for jobs outside the University.
Science and engineering students may be recruited to work as demonstrators within the University. Talk to your supervisor or look on your department noticeboard for vacancies at the end of your first year.
Arts and humanities students may be recruited for teaching work within the University, for example, as a language assistant. These opportunities are more suitable for second and third year students. Talk to your supervisor or look on your department noticeboard for vacancies.
Other more general opportunities exist within the University, for example resident tutor in a hall of residence. These posts are advertised on the university's website.
Your rights at work, Income Tax and National Insurance
Your rights at work
For information on your working rights in the UK such as the National Minimum Wage, the National Living Wage and working hours, please visit the following page:
Your rights at work
Income tax
When you begin work you will need a tax code which tells your employer what your personal tax allowance will be. To obtain your tax code, you will need to fill in a P46 form.
For details of paying Income Tax visit the HMRC website or contact HM Customs and Revenue office Nottingham 0300 200 3500.
National Insurance
If you are a UK citizen you should have been sent a card with the details of your NI number from HM Revenues and Customs (HMRC) shortly after your sixteenth birthday. If you didn't receive one or have lost it, please contact HMRC on 0300 200 3500.
If you are a non-UK citizen, you should contact Jobcentre Plus to apply for your NI number as soon as you are offered a job. Contact them on 0845 600 0643.
You will be invited to an interview at your local JobCentre Plus office. It usually takes six to 12 weeks for your application to be processed but you can still work during this time. Inform your employer as soon as you have your NI number.