You may wish to undertake part-time employment during term time to offset day to day expenses. The University can help support you find work in a number of ways.
The Employability and Careers service can help you with any aspect of looking for a job both whilst studying and after you have left the University.
See their information leaflet (PDF) which lists key vacancy websites or visit our online vacancy service. Or check out their student jobs and volunteering leaflet to find work to fit around your studies or vacation work.
You can also find job seeking resources on the Careers Journey page.
Unitemps supply temporary staff for short-term and long-term assignments and fill permanent vacancies ranging from administration through to experienced graduates.
Unitemps can support you in gaining essential industry-related work experience and the opportunity to earn money to support yourself financially while studying.
For more information please see the Unitemps FAQs (PDF).
Current job vacancies
Book an appointment
If you have been offered work with Unitemps, please book an appointment to visit the Unitemps office on campus with the following documents before you start the work.
- Passport
- Visa (if applicable)
- Please note that your visa will either have to be a BRP card or in your current passport (We cannot accept visas in expired passports)
- Student Status Letter (if you are a Tier 4/student visa student)
- Tier 4 Declaration (if you are a Tier 4/student visa student).
- Click on ‘Unitemps Registration 15 min’
- Select the day of the appointment
- Select the time that suits you best
- Click on Guest Booking (please do not use TIMIFY Login or Facebook Login as we are not receiving these bookings)
- Complete all fields
- Click Yes to agree to TIMIFY’S Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy
- Click Save and Continue
- Click on Confirm Booking.
You will also receive an email confirmation with your booking. You can cancel your appointment or re-schedule it via the booking confirmation email.
Contact Unitemps
- Phone: +44 (0)1483 684100
- Email: unitemps@surrey.ac.uk
What our students say
"As an engineering student with a very busy timetable, I really appreciate the help from Unitemps in getting a part-time job that I enjoy and I am good at.”
"Unitemps facility is based right in the heart of campus. The staff are friendly and always helpful. During my time as a self-funded PhD student at Surrey, I managed to find several temporary jobs which have helped me pay towards my studies. If it wasn't for Unitemps, I would have struggled immensely to pay for my studies."
We can help support you find work through our Employability and Careers Centre as well as the Unitemps employment agency.
You can also attend our Part-Time Work Fair, which takes place every September or October and will be where you can meet lots of local employers who are looking for employees. The next one will be on Tuesday 3 October.
We know that your financial challenges are greater than ever this year. Rising costs of bills, food and transport are affecting us all.
If you are looking for part time work to support your increasing costs, we recommend having a look at our cost of living information hub for advice, support and information about what the University and the Students' Union is doing to help you save money.
As an international student there are restrictions on the number of hours you are allowed to work, as outlined by the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA). Find out more below:
Read The Complete University Guide's advice on how to balance study with a part-time job.
The Student Ambassador Scheme supports UK/EU student recruitment and marketing, international student recruitment and widening participation and outreach.
The student ambassador role is available to all undergraduate and postgraduate students and is paid and designed to fit flexibly around your academic studies. You may find yourself representing the University at on-campus events, such as applicant days and campus tours or at off-campus events such as higher education fairs and school presentations.
Want to try your hand at entrepreneurship or develop your business skills further? The Student Enterprise team offers a range of activities and initiatives. They can advise on sources of funding your business idea or highlight the opportunities available to give running a business a go, often as part of a team in a national competition. The Enterprise Centre and studio offer office and retail space for running new businesses.
If you have not worked before and wish to build up experience, ask our Employability and Careers service about volunteering.
The University of Surrey Students' Union also offers several volunteering opportunities including both internally and also externally, working within the local community.
