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Find paid work across
the University with
JobShop Agency

JobShop Agency is a new way for current University of
Manchester students to access temporary paid
opportunities across the University. Register your
interest, complete onboarding and training, and hear
about opportunities as they become available.

Register your interest

What is JobShop
Agency?

JobShop Agency connects current University of
Manchester students with paid work across the
university campus.

Opportunities may include individual shifts, short-term work and
part-time roles supporting university teams, events and projects.

Let us find the
right student
job for you.

How does
JobShop
Agency work?

Step 1: Sign Up

Join the JobShop Agency talent pool by completing our quick registration form. Tell us about your interests, skills and availability so we can identify opportunities that could be a good fit for you.

Step 2: Discover opportunities

When a role or shift comes up that matches your skills and availability, we'll get in touch with the details. From events and hospitality to administration and beyond, there could be all sorts of opportunities to get involved in.

Step 3: Complete your onboarding

If you're selected for an opportunity, you'll complete your onboarding through StaffSavvy, including the required checks and Right to Work process.

We'll guide you through what you need to do.

Step 4: Get to work!

Once you're fully onboarded, you'll have everything you need to get started. Show up, get involved and make the most of the opportunity, while getting paid for your time.

Why join JobShop Agency?

Earn alongside
your studies

Access flexible, paid opportunities that can help you earn extra income whilst studying.

Gain valuable
experience

Build experience across different roles, teams and areas of the university.

Build
your skills

Develop workplace and employability skills that can support your future career.

What kind of work
could I do? ×

Opportunities will vary depending on the needs of University teams, but jobs could include events, student ambassador work, hospitality, administration and other paid roles across the University.

Am I guaranteed paid
work if I sign up? ×

Availability of work via JobShop Agency depends on the staffing needs of the University teams, so whilst paid work isn’t always guaranteed, registering your interest means you’ll join the JobShop Agency talent pool to hear about next steps and opportunities as they become available.

Will I have to
accept every job? ×

No. You’re not expected to accept every opportunity you hear about. You can consider the role, dates and requirements before deciding whether it’s the right opportunity for you.

What training
will I need? ×

You’ll need to complete the required onboarding and training before you can access paid opportunities though JobShop Agency. Some opportunities may also require additional role-specific training, but recruiters should tell you this.

How will I
be paid? ×

Students working through JobShop Agency are employed and paid by University of Manchester Students’ Union. You’ll log your working hours through our staff system and will be paid throught he Students’ Union payroll.

Ready to get started?

Join the JobShop Agency talent pool and be the first to hear about new
shifts and opportunities that could be a great fit for you.

Join JobShop Agency

Find us

The University of Manchester Students’ Union employment
service. Run by students, for students.

ADDRESS:
Steve Biko Building, Oxford Road,
Manchester, M13 9PR

Email: jobshop@manchester.ac.uk

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