Info for students
We are the on campus and online job centre of Leeds University Union, advertising positions that are suitable for students in Leeds.
All the employers who advertise with Joblink meet our code of standards.
How Joblink can help
Whether you're looking for part-time, temporary or voluntary work, Joblink can help you. Our service is exclusive to members of Leeds University Union and recent graduates. We list a huge range of vacancies, updated daily. We also offer advice to help you find a job and to support you while you are working.
Types of jobs
Our vacancies specifically target students and are either part-time, temporary or just during vacations, meaning you should be able to find work that doesn't interfere with academic work.
We also offer the following services:
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Recruitment Fairs, allowing students to find and meet employers
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Employer open days
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Employer presentations and CV clinics
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We act as a temporary recruitment agency supplying workers for external companies, the University and the Union.
Searching for jobs
Search our latest vacancies online to find out what's available. You'll need to be logged in to this website first.
You must be a current student or have graduated from Leeds within the last academic year - this is because we are a service provided and funded by Leeds University Union.
Applying for jobs
Each job advert has its own method of application, read the advert and follow the instructions given. If you need any help filling out application forms please pop upto the Opportunities Centre on level 2 of LUU, Monday to Friday between 10am and 5pm
The Opportunities Centre
We are here to help you gain new skills, enhance your CV, and provide you with volunteering options as well as paid employment. You can find us in the new Opportunities area in the foyer of the Union, (where you can view all the Joblink adverts) or come up to our office on Level 2, next to all the meeting rooms. Our office is open Monday-Friday from 10am till 5pm and you can call us on 0113 380 132.
As part of this new service, we’re also going to be running skills workshops, CV help sessions, and can give information on all the employability services that are open to Leeds University students, such as;
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Leeds For Life
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The Careers Centre
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Leeds Enterprise Centre
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Access and Community Engagement
Keep looking out for the website that will be launching later on in the academic year, and keep checking the news feed on the Joblink website, which will keep you updated on the skills and employment workshops designed to help you in your search for part-time work.
We are here to help students gain the most from their time at Leeds and provide our members with Opportunities that will grow their skills and increase their prospects both before and after they graduate.
Information about employment rights
Visit www.direct.gov.uk for information about pay, minimum wage, working hours and holidays.
Information about tax and national insurance
Everyone who works in the UK has to have National Insurance and Income Tax deducted from their wages, how much is deducted is determined by how much you earn. More information is available online at:
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Joblink office? The Joblink team are located in the Opportunities Centre, Level 2 within the Union building. We are open 10am till 5pm to 3pm, Monday to Friday.(Joblink is not open on Bank Holidays, University Closed Days, Christmas or Easter).
Does it cost me anything? No. Our service is free of charge for student jobseekers funded by the money made by LUU's commercial outlets.
Do you have jobs in the Union or the University? Yes. All LUU's part-time and/or temporary positions are advertised through Joblink. Generally we recruit around April for staff to start in Intro Week.
Throughout the year there may be occassional vacancies that arise due to turnover and peak periods. We also recruit teams of temporary staff to work during busy periods and one-off events such as Intro Week, the Summer Ball, gigs and club nighs, and also for events promotions and marketing.
Am I able to work in the UK? Most international students can work up to 20 hours per week during term-time but please ensure that your visa allows you to work. If you need confirmation of your visa restrictions please visit the International Office on Blenheim Terrace.