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Jobshop is an online employment service provided by Kent Union to assist University of Kent students in Canterbury and Medway to find part-time, temporary and seasonal employment. Jobshop's mission is to ensure that as many students as possible have access to opportunities to gain valuable work experience, develop employability skills and earn some additional income whilst you're studying.
A Jobshop adviser will usually get back to you within one/two working days.
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Message us by clicking on the icon at the bottom right of your screen will generate an enquiry to Jobshop. We're usually available during term-time between 10:00 – 16:00.
Drop-in
Drop in every Wednesday at 10:00 - 13:00 where we can discuss with you how to find part-time work, where to look on and off campus and how to improve your chances of getting a job! You will find us in the Mandela Student Centre (next to The Venue). No need to book, just turn up at one of the time slots mentioned.
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Do you want to regularly hear about the jobs we advertise? We release regular email newsletters that send the latest straight to your inbox!
To sign up, click the "Browse jobs" button below then sign in to Target Connect. Go into your profile and simply select 'I would like to hear about new employer opportunities': 'Weekly' then select 'Part-time, temporary and seasonal work' in the opportunity type. You will then receive updates which will include all our top jobs.
Our team are always happy to help
Each year we host two recruitment fairs
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Are you looking to recruit Kent students for your vacancies? 20,000 extraordinary employees on your doorstep today! Advertise your jobs with us and find the right candidates for your part-time, temporary or seasonal roles.
We provide various levels of advertising for your role, from online adverts on our jobs board, through our social media channels and on digital screens across campus in prime locations. Additionally, we host a Jobs Fair twice a year on the Canterbury Campus, allowing you to directly meet potential candidates in person; these events typically attract over 500 visitors! There are also a range of sponsorship opportunities that include active promotion of your company in all marketing communications.
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Testimonials
I am immensely grateful for the outstanding support I received from the Jobshop Team. Their dedication and expertise played a pivotal role in securing a rewarding temporary position at the International Marketing and Recruitment Unit at the University of Kent, which was very supportive towards my cost of living expenses and UK job experience. The Jobshop Team's guidance and commitment to my success have been invaluable, and I highly recommend their services to fellow Kent students seeking meaningful part-time employment opportunities.
Jobshop is a brilliant service and I cannot recommend them any more highly than I do, the team have been excellent and supportive in helping me find part-time work.
Jobshop is an employability service for students, which allows you to work part time alongside university. As I study marketing, I wanted a position that would develop my career and allow me to expand my experience. I saw Jobshop advertising a Business Development assistant role, and thought that would be great, the contract was only temporary which I was a little wary about however I still wanted the experience.
Through this role I was able to develop my business, design and marketing skills. When the temporary contract ended, due to the skills I had shown, I then transferred over to the Marketing and Events team, where I set up fun events for students and designed different artworks for the websites. Through both these roles I was able to develop amazing skills which has now led to a full time role as a Business Development Executive and has secured my future. I would recommend Jobshop to students as it can lead to a variety of experience and there is the potential of securing a full-time position after you graduate.
I'm very grateful for the opportunities your team has given to me, Jobshop provided my first real job and one of your assignments led me to getting my current job with the Uni so my thanks to you all.
Frequently Asked Questions
We advertise paid part-time, temporary and seasonal jobs that students can fit around their studies. Jobshop advertise a wide variety of suitable jobs including catering and bar work, marketing and administrative roles, cleaning, health and care, retail and IT positions.
We do not advertise career positions, internships or work experience opportunities. Please get in touch with the Careers & Employability Service if you are looking for assistance in these areas.
You can view our current job opportunities by logging onto our website with your Kent ID and clicking 'Browse jobs'.
Drop in every Wednesday at 10:00, 11:00, 12:00 and 13:00 where we can discuss with you how to find part-time work, where to look on and off campus and how to improve your chances of getting a job! You will find us in the Mandela Student Centre (next to The Venue). No need to book, just turn up at one of the time slots mentioned.
The University of Kent recommends that all students do not work in excess of 15 hours per week during term time to ensure that your job is not detrimental to your studies.
Please be aware that although most of our vacancies are scheduled to run for up to one-calendar month, employers are often inundated with applications and can request that job advertisements on our online jobs board are taken down sooner than their original closing date. We advise all students to apply for positions at their earliest opportunity.
Jobshop cannot guarantee that employers advertising through the Jobshop will reply to all applicants.
Yes, all jobs advertised through Jobshop meet the Government's National Minimum Wage requirements. We do not advertise jobs that are unpaid, commission based only or have a competition element.
If you intend to work in the UK whilst you study and do not have a national insurance number, you must apply for one! Although you can start work before your National Insurance number arrives providing you are able to prove you have the Right to Work. Full details and how to apply can be found on the government website. The process can take up to 4-6 weeks, so we advise you action this asap!
Many students have two jobs, and this is fine. If both jobs are paying you below the Personal Allowance, you're entitled to split your allowance between both jobs. You’ll need contact the tax office to ask them to split your tax code though. This is your responsibility and, in your interest to do so to ensure that you don’t pay emergency tax on your second salary. You can contact HMRC regarding Income Tax on their helpline: 0300 200 3300.
Jobshop ensures that the jobs advertised to student jobseekers at the University of Kent are lawful, genuine positions. Our tip to students looking elsewhere for jobs online is: If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is!