Earn while you learn

Are you looking to develop your workplace skills, explore your career options and try out something new in a supportive and nurturing environment?

At Essex, we have our very own internship scheme designed to provide our students with paid work experience across a range of departments and roles such as Digital Marketing Assistant with Essex Business School or working at Edge Hotel. 

Check out our Front Runners page for more information.

Working in one of the many Students' Union (SU) roles on campus is a great way to get some experience while you make friends and top up the money in your pocket.

The SU has a variety of roles across it's campus outlets so you could find yourself working in any of the roles below:

• Working behind the bar at Sub Zero, Top bar or the SU Bar
• Organising events
• Covering SU reception
• Working as a barista in The Kitchen or The Greenhouse Cafe
• Working in The Store
• Assisting with SU marketing, finance, facilities or HR
• Leading student engagement activities

See the SU website for more information.

As a Student Ambassador, you will have the opportunity to get involved with activities organised by our recruitment, outreach and marketing teams. By joining our team of Student Ambassadors you will be a positive role model for the University and for your subject area. You'll get the chance to share your perspective with potential and new students and attend events on campus and at local schools and colleges.

Find out more about our Student Ambassador programme on our Jobs page

We have a number of roles connected to our extensive range of accommodation across our campuses. Depending on the need, the duration of employment can vary from a couple of weeks to a few months and includes positions such as housekeepers and porters.  

Alternatively, why not join our amazing team of Residence Life Assistants and help to build and support your student community where you live? You will be offered training to host a range of activities and events to help your fellow students settle in and feel part of the Essex family and support their well-being. 

Go to our Jobs on Campus page for more information

Welcome week is one the most important moments in the University of Essex calendar, when new students and their families arrive on campus for the first time.

Our Welcome Assistants get the chance to make a positive impact on how our new students experience our campuses during their first few days, particularly on Arrivals Day. They are also there to help at Registration events, answering questions and familiarising new students with facilities on campus.