Campus jobs

With three bustling campuses, the University of Reading offers plenty of opportunities for you to work part-time during your studies.

Campus Jobs is a one-stop shop for all temporary work at the University, providing part-time opportunities that are safe and secure for our students. The service is a joint initiative between Careers and the HR department.

I work as a Student Ambassador on campus. It's an amazingly varied role, ranging from helping year 6 students to program Lego robots one day, to touring a group of 20 prospective students and their parents the next. I enjoy meeting so many different people – it’s a great buzz! I’ve gained a great deal of experience from my role, including leadership, management and teamwork. Head to Campus Jobs and get applying.

What kind of work can I do?

Campus Jobs is your gateway to a variety of part-time jobs at the University. You could be working a shift in one of our bars or cafes one week, and then undertaking a research project in your department the next.

With one-off opportunities and regular shift work, Campus Jobs provides a flexible service for Reading students.

I’m a Student Ambassador and Reading Scholars Mentor. Being a Student Ambassador means that I help out my department, Modern Languages, on Open Days, answering questions from visitors and giving departmental tours. As a Mentor, I support year 12 students, through a combination of online help and on days when they visit the campus – encouraging them to continue from A levels to higher education. I love the role because it’s flexible and fits around my studies, and it’s great to promote the Department to potential students.

Why work on campus?

As well as the opportunity to earn some money, Campus Jobs can provide essential work experience in a trusted environment. You’ll meet new people, make valuable contacts and develop your employability skills. This will look great on your CV, giving you a distinct advantage when applying for a placement or graduate job.