What work can I do?
This is a summary of the jobs that are typically advertised. Other opportunities may be offered during the year, and also over the summer break.
Student Ambassadors
Assisting at open days, new student welcome events, HE fairs and conferences on and off-campus.
Social Media Ambassadors
Engaging with new or prospective students and answering questions about student life at the university.
Student Helpers
Employed in university libraries and computer pool rooms to assist users and helping staff to shelve library stock.
Summer Accommodation Assistants
Assisting with the processing of applications for university accommodation and help students to find private sector accommodation.
Recreation Assistants
Providing fitness suite supervision, set-ups and reception services at campus sports facilities.
Academic Support Workers (ASWs)
Supporting disabled students in an educational setting; e.g. classrooms, placements, clinics, field trips, etc. Tasks include note-taking, photocopying, support in the library and carrying books.
Mentors
Providing study skills support for students whose academic progress has been disrupted by disability or mental health difficulties.
Students' Union student staff
Roles include work in the SU retail and café-bar outlets, general admin in SU offices, event assistants, and assisting with engagement stalls for activities and campaigns.
Other roles
Work as stewards and invigilators at Grand Parade to assist with exhibitions and degree shows, staffing the Sallis Benney Theatre box office, life modelling, and also technical or research posts within academic areas.
Where to look for vacancies
Careers Service
Most on-campus opportunities are advertised through our Vacancy Service. Get email alerts for new part-time jobs sent direct to your inbox. See our social media for further updates on campus recruitment.
Human Resources
HR recruit staff at all levels across the university. You will also find part-time roles which are appropriate for students.
Sport Brighton
Vacancies at all university sport and recreation facilities.
Student Union
For SU jobs, check the Brighton SU webpage.
Studentcentral
Roles within academic schools may be advertised directly to students within those schools via studentcentral. Also, follow any related Facebook or Twitter accounts.
Blue Arrow
A recruitment agency which provides temporary staff for the university. They encourage students to register for part-time work on campus. Telephone 01323 430 055 and find out what’s available.
When to apply
Our calendar below shows when regular recruitment drives typically take place.
September
Student Helpers (Information Services)
Recreation Assistants (Sport Brighton)
October
Student Ambassadors (Academic Services)
January
Student Ambassadors (Business School)
February
Student Ambassadors (Academic Services)
March
Student Ambassadors (Student Services)
April
Summer Accommodation Assistants
May
Various posts (Students' Union)
ASK Ambassadors
Online Student Ambassadors (School of Environment and Technology)
Student Helpers for examinations (Brighton and Sussex Medical School)
Contracts and pay
Employment contracts
Before you start work at the university you will need to make available your bank account details, your passport and details of a named referee; this could be a previous tutor or employer.
You may also be asked to provide a reference from their course leader or head of year. This is to confirm that you are a current student attending a course at the university.
We will only ask for this information once you have been recruited into a role. Delays in providing this information could result in delaying your start date or in receiving your pay.
Pay
Rates vary according to the level of responsibility. All student jobs pay substantially more than minimum wage.
Most roles are paid hourly via the university payroll system and recruits should expect to be paid a month in arrears on the last working day of the month. For example, if you work hours in mid-February you will be paid at the end of March.