Earn While You Learn

Whether you are looking to earn some extra money while studying or you’re looking to boost your career prospects, the Careers and Employability Team can help.
Working for the University as a Student
UniJob is our in-house recruitment service for student jobs at the University of Chester.
Examples of UniJob roles include:
- IT Assistants
- Researchers
- Student Ambassadors
- Digital Marketing
- Fitness Instructors
- Bar Staff
- Domestic Assistants
- Events Assistants
- Clerical/Administrative Assistants
Benefits of working through UniJob include:
- Competitive pay: most roles pay over £12.00 per hour
- Flexible hours: you can work around your studies, with a maximum of 15 hours per week during term time
- Valuable experience: gain paid work experience in a supportive environment at The University
- Skill development: enhance your existing skills and learn new ones
This is a fantastic way to earn money while studying and build experience on your CV at the same time!
All UniJobs vacancies are advertised on CareerHub and update weekly. Set a search alert for UniJobs to ensure you are kept up to date with the latest job roles.
"My UniJob roles have benefited my career plans as they have enabled me to gain experience in my chosen field (Events Management) and have helped me to develop the right skills needed for a job in the future. Moreover, they have helped me to get involved with the community and to broaden my horizons by meeting and engaging with lots of new people."
— Carlotta Villa; Outreach Advocate & Student Ambassador
Local Part-time Jobs
No matter where you're studying, there are plenty of part-time job opportunities available in your local area. Many local employers offer flexible working hours, allowing you to earn some money while balancing your studies. Check out CareerHub or visit Experience Chester to explore the vacancies available!
In addition to the city and town centres, you can also find job opportunities in local retail and outlet villages, including:
- Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet (Ellesmere Port)
- Greyhound Retail Park (Chester)
- Broughton Shopping Park (Broughton, close to Chester)
- Birchwood Shopping Centre (Warrington)
- Gemini Retail Park (Warrington)
- Golden Square Shopping Centre (Warrington)
Year in Industry (Sandwich) Placements
At the University of Chester, you have the opportunity to enhance your degree with a paid professional placement year, available in select courses.
The Careers and Employability team advertises these Year in Industry (Sandwich) Placements on CareerHub, making it easy for you to find valuable work experience that complements your studies.