Part-time jobs and side hustles can be an excellent way to gain financial independence, develop transferable skills, and enrich your university experience. Whether you’re looking for work on campus, in the local area, or even online, there are plenty of opportunities to explore. In this article, we will cover a few avenues you can explore when job hunting.

1. Unitemps

Many university students have found their university jobs through Unitemps. Unitemps offers part-time roles in departments such as the library, student services, and events teams. It is a fantastic resource for students, especially because university jobs posted here tend to be flexible, where you can take shifts according to your academic demands. However, the only downside then is that you typically don’t get fixed hours of work every week, which might be what you’re looking for. But don’t worry, we will have more on that later. In addition to campus jobs, Unitemps also advertises local roles in Coventry and Leamington Spa, including retail and hospitality. Overall, Unitemps is a good starting point for your part-time job-hunting journey. You can even go to their office on campus to learn more.

2. SU job vacancies

You can also find some job vacancies on the SU webpage. These jobs range from food and beverage assistant roles to SU roles. These roles may also have more regular shifts and steadier income, which also means less flexibility. If you are staying on or near campus, then this might be a perfect opportunity for you.

3. Opportunities in the Local Community

You can also find hospitality or retail jobs in Coventry and Leamington Spa if you are living in those areas. Retail stores, cafes, and restaurants often seek students, especially if you are able to work during less popular hours such as during nights or weekends. Platforms like Indeed and Glassdoor list local openings, but you may also find a lot of job advertisements in the physical locations, such as through posters on windows, so keep a lookout for those. Going into stores and handing out your CV can also yield results. Top tip: if you have worked at a chain store before coming to campus, you can ask them to transfer you to a store near campus without going through the whole trouble of finding a new job from scratch.

4. Tutoring

Tutoring can be a low-commitment and high-reward side hustle, especially if you have experience. Online tutoring platforms like MyTutor and First Tutors are perfect for busy students as they allow you to work remotely and flexibly.

5. Freelancing

• Platforms like Fiverr and Upwork let you market skills such as graphic design, writing, tutoring, or social media management. These are also remote and flexible side hustles which is ideal for university students.

• Finding a part-time job or starting a side hustle is a fantastic way to support yourself financially while boosting your CV and expanding your connections. Whether you land a campus job through Unitemps, explore opportunities in the local area, or start a remote side hustle, ensure that you can balance your commitments and comply with visa regulations if you are an international student.

For further money-related support, contact Student Funding Support by email (studentfunding@warwick.ac.uk), phone (024 7615 0096), or come to the Wellbeing Reception in Senate House (10 am-3 pm Monday-Friday).