To prioritise academic studies, we recommend the following work limits during term time:

• Full-time undergraduates: maximum of 15 hours per week
• Postgraduates: maximum of 20 hours per week

You are entitled to the National Minimum Wage.

Search for part-time jobs

Start by using mycareer to search for part-time opportunities from a variety of employers interested in recruiting University of Bristol students. 

Other websites that advertise part-time jobs include (this is not a complete list):

• Bristol Students' Union (SU) Jobshop: jobs with local employers
• Indeed Jobs
• CV Library
• Find a job (search provided by gov.uk)
• Save the Student
• Simply Hired

Websites for sector specific part-time work:

• NHS jobs in Bristol or NHS jobs
• eteach
• Arts jobs
• Cabot Circus jobs (retail jobs in Bristol)
• Mall Cribbs jobs (retail jobs in Bristol)

For more websites listing job opportunities in specific sectors, explore our sector guides.

University and campus jobs

Examples of part-time jobs on campus:

• Postgraduate Student Ambassadors
• Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) leaders
• Global Lounge Ambassador
• Teaching support roles
• Outreach and widening participation roles

These opportunities and other campus roles are posted on mycareer when available.

• University of Bristol Temporary Staffing Service (TSS): register for work at the university, including admin work.
• University of Bristol jobs: these are typically non-student positions, but opportunities suitable for students are sometimes available.

Tips for finding part time work

Reach out directly to employers: Don’t just wait for jobs to be advertised. Many students secure part-time roles by contacting employers proactively. This is called making a speculative application.

Use recruitment agencies: Some employers use recruitment agencies to advertise part-time work. Explore sites like Agency Central and the Recruitment & Employment Confederation to find agencies by sector. Try to speak directly to an agent to discuss the kind of work you are looking for, and keep in regular contact with them.

National Insurance number

Everyone working in the UK needs a National Insurance (NI) number to work. You can start work while you wait for it to arrive. If you are an international student, you can find information about working whilst studying on the Student Visa Services website.

Next steps

• Attend an event on finding part time jobs
• Create a tailored CV to help you apply for part time work
• If you have a question about part-time work, talk to us online or drop in to the Careers Service at 5 Tyndall Avenue.