Working whilst you Study

As long as you're finding a balance between working and studying, then finding part-time work can be a great way to earn money, meet others and gain skills and experience. 

The University notes that Students at York can work up to 20 hours per week during the semester. If you're an international student, make sure any work complies with the conditions of your visa. This means you must not exceed the maximum permitted hours in any week.

Opportunities on Campus

• Student ambassadors

• International student ambassadors

• YuCall student fundraisers

• Black Access student team

• York Commercial Limited jobs

• International careers ambassadors

The University of York Students' Union regularly advertises positions, including bar work, student researcher positions and more.

If you would like to hear via email about openings for casual jobs in catering, hospitality and retail at the University of York, please sign up on this link.

You could also find more information on opportunities and working conditions at the University's Temporary Work Page.

Part Time Jobs in York

Aside from on campus opportunities, you can also look for part-time work in the City and surrounding areas. Below are some links to a host of different websites and platforms where job applications are posted.

• Handshake

• York Press

• Yorkshire Post

• City of York Council

• North Yorkshire County Council

• York Designer Outlet jobs

• Government’s Find a Job service

• StudentJob

• X (formerly Twitter) searching by the hashtag #YorkJobs for vacancies in York

• General job sites like Indeed and Totaljobs

For national sites, remember to choose a geographical location to search by. 

Your Employment Rights

The University of York has put together guidance on employment law, taxes, casual contracts and health and safety. Before entering into any employment, we would advise you review the guidance on the looking for work webpages.