Best Gig Yet – The Top Jobs in Birmingham for Students

What to Look for When Job Hunting

Getting a job at uni can be a great way to make more of the moments that matter. When you’re looking for a student-friendly job in Birmingham, here’s what you should consider when searching and applying:

Location

Look for a job that’s in a convenient location. If it’s close to your accommodation or campus, then that's a bonus - you won’t want to spend long hours commuting to and from your job on top of attending lectures, seminars and studying.

Pay

Make sure you’re being paid fairly. Stay informed on the minimum wage you’re owed, but also what people at the same level are being paid across the board. It’s also worth calculating that you’re making more than it takes to commute and have lunch.

Flexibility

Hopefully you can acquire a job with flexibility that fits around your student schedule. A student job should not take over your life, and you should always prioritise your studies. If you're part of a big team, there is the opportunity to swap shifts or take some extra shifts if you have spare time.

On-Campus Jobs

If you manage to find a job at your university, then you’ve struck gold. It’s easy for you to access and go to your lectures before and after. There's a wide selection of jobs you can undertake on campus, including:

Library Assistant

University Library jobs are typically part-time and very accommodating to your university timetable as it’s a part of the institution itself. It also means if you need to study you can stay in the library or read your textbooks in your downtime.

Barista

Your university campus probably has multiple coffee shops and cafés. Working on campus means it’ll be easy to access, and typically you can work shifts, meaning you can schedule it around your timetable. You may also get some perks such as a free drink or snack on shift.

Peer tutor

This will serve both you and the students that you tutor, as it’ll provide you with more in-depth knowledge having to teach it to someone else. Additionally, you can pursue online tutoring, meaning you can do it from anywhere as long as you have a quiet space to focus.

EFL Teacher

Teaching English as a foreign language (EFL) is a perfect job to work if you are staying in Birmingham for the summer. You can earn money while gaining a teaching qualification and it’s an amazing skill that you’ll have for the rest of your life, which you can take anywhere.

Childcare

If you can handle the pressure of looking after children and you've found yourself to be good with them, then you could be a camp counsellor, a babysitter or a nanny. These hours can be flexible and more on your terms, and you can usually study whilst babysitting or nannying as well.

School Tutor

Being a private tutor can be extremely rewarding and there is never a shortage of children who need tutoring. You can post your services online or in schools, spread the news through word of mouth, or even look online for those seeking a tutor.

Retail

Birmingham is filled with countless stores that are always looking for sales assistants. The city centre is filled with chain and independent stores, and are just a stone's throw away from Broderick House, our city centre accommodation. These shifts can often be scheduled around your university timetable as well, as long as you discuss with your shift manager. If they offer an employee discount, you may be able to get some cheap products too.

Find the perfect student job in Birmingham

Start searching for a student job in Birmingham now and earn extra cash to keep you afloat. Don’t be afraid to look far and wide, the right job is out there for you.

Birmingham is an amazing city to study in, with fantastic opportunities for both your studies and for work. When looking for where to live in Birmingham, make sure to check out our student accommodation page, with buildings across the city.