Manchester is a vibrant, bustling city full of opportunities, and this is no different for its student population. Many coming to the city for the first time or even residents making the step up to university life will be looking for work alongside their degree to help fund a lively student lifestyle, and the Student Union’s JobShop has opportunities for any kind of student.

We feel it’s important to acknowledge that many students need additional work to get the most out of their time in Manchester, and the JobShop is our answer. Diverse, easily accessible opportunities in fields such as hospitality, sales, or youth mentoring.

Located on the ground floor of the Student Union and online (listings can be found at the bottom of this page), this regularly updated list is tailored specifically for students, offering jobs with flexible hours that can work around you and your schedule.

Employers listed on JobShop are vetted by the Union as student friendly, meaning you can avoid shady opportunities for ‘easy’ or ‘quick’ ‘well-paid’ that are thrown in students’ faces all too often. The jobs advertised here can be trusted as solid opportunities that will strengthen your CV and help you develop over the course of university life, offering more than just much-needed money!

Many of the jobs advertised offer the National Living Wage, or even higher at times, and all pay/hours are clearly advertised meaning there’s no chance of a surprise after going through a lengthy application process. JobShop at your Students' Union aims to offer transparent, helpful and trusted opportunities for all kinds of students with a diverse range of skills, browse what’s on offer below or in the Union building itself and see if there’s something for you.