15 Part-time Job Opportunities for UK Students

The United Kingdom is the hub of globally renowned education. With shorter courses and quality of life, it is gaining popularity among international students. But with quality comes the cost. While scholarships could be handy when managing these costs, its merit-based system eliminates most students from being eligible candidates. Parents invest a fortune in students’ academic life and the universities in the UK ensure that it fruits. But how do students manage their day-to-day wishes? It is no surprise that more money leads to a better life. While money cannot buy happiness, it sure can buy students some financial independence and a slight upgrade in their lifestyle.

Students can work for up to 20 hours on their student visas. This, however, is not mandatory but a choice. Some do it for the money; some to indulge in the experience. Working part-time helps students understand the local culture as well as professional life. of the UK. In addition, students can reflect these jobs as work experience in their resumes and put the certificates received to use.

Server

The first job that comes to mind when thinking of part-time roles is a server. Paid with a decent amount of £12.18/hour, students can work as servers in restaurants on-campus and off-campus or at a traditional British pub. Waitressing is pretty straightforward. The only task is to remember the many. While tipping isn’t customary, it is still a bonus with casual interactions.

Tutor or Teaching Assistant

This is where you can make an impact – on both your development as well as others’. Tutoring is well-paid in the UK for obvious reasons. Students can offer tutoring services online or offline one-on-one and in groups at £24.50/hour. Occasionally, students are also allowed to help the professors with lectures. The job involves giving feedback to lecturers and students, taking lower-level classes and being part of guest lecturers and apprentices.

Research Assistant  

Only graduates and doctoral students can work as research assistants in the UK. Under the mentorship of university professors and industry leaders, students can be a part of research papers. However, most of these jobs require full-time assistance for a year. Lastly, students will be offered a salary of £29,390 per year instead of an hourly wage.

Translator

Indian students studying in the UK are generally fluent in Hindi and English. Language itself is an opportunity. Students can take up translation jobs and projects. Additionally, if you know a third language, you’re solid. You can translate articles, research, marketing texts and company websites at a minimum of £13.38 an hour.

Dog Walker and Home Care Worker

No, this does not involve cleaning and mopping around the rich’s mansions. Hired directly by families, home care workers take personal care of and assist elderly and disabled members. Students can also find opportunities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics and other healthcare institutes at £9.42/hour. This job role provides valuable experience in humanity and culture. Secondly, babysitters too can pay as well as £13/hour.

For a pet lover, dog walker is a dream job. Dog walking is a part-time job with surpluses on its £12.50/hour wage. Dogs not only help with loneliness but also keep you upbeat and active. Dog walking has psychological benefits that will reflect on academic life. But when one gets to play and walk the dog to the park, they are also responsible for the mess they make.

Retail Worker

During the holidays and even at any point of the year, the UK has several hourly retail opportunities. International students can work in bookstores, pet stores, clothing and fashion stores or tech shops. It usually involves commission on the items they sell and employee discounts. The average wage for part-time retail work is £9.88/hour. The job entails helping customers gain knowledge on the project, generate sales and uphold the value of the brand. Students can also work in the cash counters or shelf stocking sections.

Furthermore, students can work in the university or at a local public library as library assistants. What a life, reading books, suggesting to people what they could buy, how to access resources on the computer and whatnot. For an average wage of £10-15/hour, library assistants also need to take care of shelving and returning books.

Hotel Receptionist

Speaking of cash counters, hotels are where the big money is. With great customer skills and language proficiency, the salary knows no bar here. Above the average hourly wage of £8.97/hour, students get the opportunity to meet people from around the world. If they are working in a luxury hotel chain, they might even stop a star! Even if they don’t, they still get discounted rates during their stay in cities around the world. The job role could include general administrative tasks like greeting and welcoming guests and addressing calls and emails.

Barista 

It is about creating a personalised experience for the customers. Paid about £9.97/hour, Baristas are taught to make a range of delicious drinks. Students will get the opportunity to work at the industry frontline at cafes and restaurants. They will be responsible for fulfilling the orders of coffee and tea, and sometimes sandwiches and salads. Early morning, coffee and conversations. Yes, that is all there is when working as a Barista.

Prep Cook 

In restaurants, students can also work as prep cooks. Prep cooks work with the head chef and help them with kitchen activities like cutting, sauteing, baking, frying, broiling and everything in between. If you are into food, it is a great chance to learn how to make various dishes and cuisines. Besides, these are basic life skills.

Food Delivery Driver

If food prep is not your calling, maybe the food caller is! Food delivery drivers make an average of £10.42/hour in the UK. And all they do is pick up food and beverages from the restaurant, cafe or bar and make deliveries. With time, you will the city routes like the back of your hand. Although, the job requires a legal and updated driver’s license and a car.

If and when, it opens the opportunity of being a Tour Guide and getting paid up to £12.32/hr. It would be fun, don’t you think?

Theatre Usher

Remember the guy in Hollywood theatres flashing light at people’s eyes in his black vest coat? You could be that guy! Only, you won’t want to do that if you still want the job. Theatre ushers guide each member of the audience to their seats and assist them in locating exits and other amenities. For £10.68/hour, it’s not much to do as students get to enjoy the performance, movie, etc. free of cost. Well, not entirely. They are also responsible for clearing the mess the audience makes.

Remember when you couldn’t get (read: afford) The Eras Tour tickets and missed the theatre premiere? Ushers had the front-row seat to the madness. Pun intended.

Accountant

Since you know how to manage money (by not impulsively booking those expensive tickets), the job of an accountant is quite in your league. Paid £15-20 per hour, the job requires excellent math skills and accounting skills in an analytic mind. Clearly, it’s not a joke. Companies hire business accountants to prepare their books and financial records. With one error, their financial status could look like a jelly. Students with knowledge of accounting systems and the latest technology can enrol for the job to receive the AAT qualifications on their CV.

Clerk

Popular clerk jobs in the UK involve data entry and grocery shops. While the data entry clerk gets £14.98/hour, grocery store clerks earn about £8.95/hour. The difference is considerable. Data entry clerks require skills in data entry, typing and filing. As a grocery clerk, one is responsible for stock shelves and checkouts.

Warehouse Worker

As a warehouse worker, students work in an integral part of the logistics sector of the UK. For a £10.08/hour wage, they ensure the efficient and safe movement of the goods. Some of the common positions are forklift operator, stock picker or packer.

Customer Service Representative

The customer service representative job contributes to students’ interpersonal growth. Whether they work in a MNC or start a business, customer service is a non-negotiable task in the corporate world. Working in the industry you wish to have a future in will also help in market mapping. Students can also get a competitive wage of £10-11 an hour. In addition, they have the chance to work for companies like Amazon, Argos and Boots.

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