Paid student roles

Get paid work experience, develop your skills and make a difference to the student experience alongside your studies.

Paid roles are available throughout the year across a range of areas, including peer support, student voice, outreach and summer schools.

Peer support roles

Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) leader

Lead group study sessions with students in earlier years to help them learn from each other, build confidence and develop academic skills. 

Find out more about being a PASS leader.

Peer mentor

Help new students during their first term by sharing your experience, offering guidance and signposting to university services.

Find out more about being a Peer mentor.

Mature student advocate

Help improve the student experience for mature students by acting as a peer mentor and helping to create events and activities that improve their university experience.

Bristol Scholars assistant

Support new Bristol Scholars as they transition to university by helping deliver activities, events and community-building opportunities.

Student voice and inclusion roles

Race inclusion advocate

Work with University services to improve the experience of Global Majority students and help embed anti-racist practice across the University.

Student advisor (Student Advisory Group)

Use your student experience to influence University decisions around student access and success, while developing collaboration and critical thinking skills.

Outreach and ambassador roles

Open day ambassador

Represent the university and share what you love about Bristol with prospective students and visitors.

Widening participation ambassador

Support school visits and on-campus events by helping deliver tours, activities, advice sessions and student panels.

Widening participation tutor

Plan and deliver engaging academic sessions for young people aged 11–18, developing your teaching, communication and presentation skills.

Global Lounge Ambassador

Support cultural events and activities, welcome new students to Bristol and lead campus tours for international visitors.

Find out more about being a Global Lounge Ambassador.

Summer school roles

Insight into Bristol mentor

Support summer school students by helping them take part in activities, reflect on their experiences and explore their future options.

Insight into Bristol lead mentor

Help coordinate summer school programmes while providing leadership and guidance to other mentors and escalating issues when needed.

How to apply

Roles are advertised on mycareer

  • Check regularly for roles that match your interests and experience.
  • Pay, eligibility and working hours vary by role. Check individual vacancies for full details.
  • You can apply for more than one role if you meet the eligibility requirements.

Get help with your applications from the Careers Service, including advice on showcasing your skills and experience.