Opportunities On Campus

in a variety of casual, temporary and longer term roles.

We offer These can be in term-time or in summer, either on campus and with local employers.  Roles are advertised throughout the year on MyCareer.

Inspire young people while representing and promoting Newcastle University as a student ambassador. The application deadline is usually early October each year.

For more information, contact studentambassadors@ncl.ac.uk.

The Careers Service recruits student CV Advisers each year. You will be paid to advise students on CV's, cover letters and LinkedIn profiles. The hours are flexible around your studies, and we recruit in April each year to start in September. This position will be advertised on the vacancies page of MyCareer.

You must be a registered Newcastle University student for the following year.

We hire postgraduate students each year to support student assessment for the Career Development Module and ncl+ Award. You will be paid an hourly rate and work in a team and independently between April and May. Positions are advertised on MyCareer in January/February for that academic year.

Become a Street Scientist to inform and inspire the public about STEM (science, technology, maths and engineering). You’ll perform live science demonstrations and answer questions about STEM. This can be in the city centre and at various festivals and events.

This opportunity is open to Newcastle University undergraduate and postgraduate students. Positions are usually advertised from around September and close in early October each year. 

Take part in face-to-face tutoring to students in year 8. You will raise confidence and understanding of higher education options. Acting as a role model, you will inspire more young people to consider applying to university.  

The position is open to current Newcastle University students.

Applications usually open in September and close in early October each year. For more details, please contact megan.williamson@newcastle.ac.uk. 

This is an opportunity for postgraduate research students. Assist with the smooth running of University exams by becoming an exam invigilator.

Applications usually open in September and close mid-October. Please contact the Exams Office if you have any queries about this role.

Newcastle University Sport offers a wide range of roles on campus. Sporting roles range from Intramural Sport Leaders or Strength & Conditioning Interns. Supporting roles are also available, such as First Aiders and Marketing Interns. 

The School of Biomedical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences offers development opportunities to stage 2 students. This involves paid part-time lab assistant posts within research laboratories.

To find other lab-based work experience, check your school noticeboard or contact your department.

The Library offers a number of Robinson bequest bursaries each year. These are for Masters and Doctoral students, studying at Newcastle University, who wish to gain Library work experience.

Applications usually open around October/November and close in early December.

If you’re an undergraduate student looking for a paid placement year, it’s possible to undertake this on campus.

The Careers Service offers a marketing placement each year. Other departments have previously offered placements including:

• Newcastle University Business School
• the Sustainability Team
• the IT Service
• the Students' Union

For more information on finding a placement year, visit our p page.