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:

Employer in the Foyer Visits

Employer in the Foyer visits are one of the ways you can meet employers on-site and they usually take place from September-April each academic year.

If you're seeking part-time or seasonal work, or if you're looking for a graduate-level role, you can meet recruiting organisations throughout the academic year in Seaborne Library (Exton Park), in the foyer at Bridge House (Queen’s Park) or in the foyer at Wheeler (Chester). Employer in the Foyer visits are a wonderful way for you to connect with employers on a face-to-face basis, find out more about their company and have an informal chat about any employment opportunities they have available. By visiting an employer’s recruitment stand, it also provides you with the opportunity to ask them any questions you may have and to hopefully leave them with a fantastic first impression!

You can search CareerHub for upcoming Employer in the Foyer visits. There’s no need to book, simply turn up, say "hello" and take the first step towards an exciting job opportunity. 

We have a range of employers coming in with their opportunities including roles in:

  • Hospitality
  • Customer Services
  • Care
  • Youth Work
  • Education/Teaching
  • American Summer Camps
  • Sports and Fitness
  • Retail  

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.