Finding part-time jobs and flexible work opportunities

5 April 2023

Student employees in Oxford Brookes polo shirts

Getting a part-time job while you’re at university is a great way to earn money, meet new people, develop your skills and improve your employability for after you graduate. There are lots of opportunities available on and around campus, and it’s important to find one that’s right for you.

Where should I start?

Register with JobTeaser to access the wide range of part-time, flexible job opportunities available on the Brookes Jobshop, a one-stop service to help students find all the information they need about on and off-campus vacancies. 

JobTeaser also gives you access to information about careers events, resources to help enhance your employability, and tips and tricks about the recruitment process. 

If you’d like further support or advice, the Careers Assistants at the JobShop are available:

  • Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11.30am to 2.30pm in the John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus

  • Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 12.30 to 2.00pm in an online Zoom room.

What sorts of jobs are available right now?

Whether you’re looking for flexible work over the summer or a part-time job to fit around your studies next academic year, we’ve rounded up lots of paid work opportunities across the University that are available to apply for right now on the Brookes JobShop.

Student Community Wardens

Team: Community Engagement Team

Hourly rate: £13.47

Location: East Oxford and area surrounding Headington Campus

Contract type: Part-time (4 hours a week), casual contract

Role description: The Student Community Wardens provide advice and guidance to students living in the private rented sector on how to be good neighbours and have a positive impact in their community.

Online Enrolment Team Member

Team: Student Central Advice Team

Hourly rate: £12.59

Location: Headington Campus

Contract type: Full-time, flexible

Role description: The Student Central Advice Team is looking to hire a group of current Brookes students for the upcoming September enrolment period. This is an exciting opportunity to support new and continuing students while developing your administrative and interpersonal skills. 

Responsibilities include:

  • utilising systems to answer enrolment queries and troubleshoot any issues

  • advising students on navigating any technical problems

  • following data protection guidelines when handling confidential information and records

  • answering phone queries 

  • escalating issues to other members of staff and teams as necessary

  • signposting students to the appropriate teams, such as the International Student Advice Team, the Student Induction Team and more

  • supporting fellow team members and the wider Student Central team.

Student Induction Team Member

Team: Student Induction Team

Hourly rate: £12.59

Location: Headington Campus

Contract type: Flexible

Role description: As a Student Staff Team member, you’ll help welcome and support new students starting at Oxford Brookes in September 2023.

Responsibilities include:

  • welcoming new students to Brookes

  • working in a diverse and inclusive team to support all our students

  • responding to new student queries at on-campus helpdesks via phone and on Zoom

  • referring students to relevant University departments for information and support

  • supporting new students with their preparation for induction and teaching.

International Student Helper

Team: International Student Advice Team (ISAT)

Hourly rate: £13.19

Location: Headington Campus

Contract type: Part-time

Role description: ISAT is looking for students to work as International Student Helpers to assist in welcoming new international students to campus during the arrivals period of 12 to 22 September 2023. There may also be opportunities to work throughout September to support online delivery of ISAT workshops.

G&G General Assistants

Team: Gather & Gather Hospitality

Hourly rate: Competitive local rate

Location: Headington, Harcourt Hill, Swindon and Wheatley Campuses

Contract type: Flexible, part-time, full-time

Role description: To provide a friendly, warm and knowledgeable service to all customers. To prepare and maintain the food service areas in an attractive and hygienic manner and to be responsible for accurate use of tills.

Housing Assistant

Team: Accommodation Team

Hourly rate: £13.19

Location: Accommodation Bureau, Headington Campus

Contract type: Temporary contract, 37 hours per week, 31 July to 8 September

Role description: A varied role assisting with getting Brookes Lettings student houses ready to re-let.

Responsibilities include:

  • inspecting properties

  • producing marketing information.

Additional support

If you need additional support, the Careers Team can help you with building your CV, writing cover letters, and preparing for interviews and placements.