Finding Part-time Work
For jobs on the university campus:
- The Unitemps recruitment service provides staff for the vast majority of part-time and temporary positions in the University of Surrey. If you would like to work in Hospitality & Catering, UnisSport or get a temporary cleaning job on campus you will need to register online via the Unitemps website where you can complete all your contact details and upload a current CV. Temporary positions are advertised on the University's Job Opportunities web pages
- For work in the Students’ Union visit the reception desk and request an application form.
- Contact the supervisors in the academic departments that interest you.
For other local jobs
- Local Newspapers: The Surrey Advertiser, the local Guildford newspaper, is a good place to look for work. Every Friday the Classified section advertises details of part-time (as well as full-time) positions in and around Guildford.
- www.getsurrey.co.uk advertise local jobs in Guildford and Woking, a nearby town, reached by train in about 10 minutes. If you live in other areas, such as London, the local online sources and press will also carry part-time job adverts.
- Recruitment Agencies
There are a number of recruitment agencies in Guildford town centre that may provide part-time and temporary work. For phone numbers and addresses check yell.com under Employment Agencies. Check their entry for details of the jobs they specialise in. You might also like to see our leaflet on Recruitment Agencies for tips on choosing and using an agency. - Try direct approaches to possible employers.
Shops, bars and restaurants often have vacancies for part-time shop assistants, waiting staff etc. They generally display these vacancies in their windows so look out for signs when you are walking around town. If no vacancies are advertised it may still be worth going inside and asking a member of staff if they have any part-time jobs. Even if they don’t have any vacancies at the moment they may offer to take your contact details and give you a call if any jobs become available. The Odeon Cinema and Spectrum Sports Centre are other good possibilities.
University of Surrey Careers Service online vacancy database
Sign up for part-time, temporary and vacation work on the Careers Service online vacancy bulletin and receive notifications when relevant vacancies are posted on the system. Vacancy details are added regularly and you should apply directly to the jobs that interest you, using the method of application the employer requests.