Come and meet organisations offering a range of part-time and volunteering opportunities.
What to expect
This event is a great opportunity for students, both new and returning, who are looking to find part-time work or volunteering roles, to help finance your studies or gain work experience.
At the event, you can speak with a variety of employers who are currently hiring for part-time paid and voluntary positions, both on- and off-campus.
When it takes place
The Student Jobs and Volunteering Fair takes place on Wednesday 7 October 2026, 12 noon-3pm in Woodland Rooms, Student Centre. It is open to all students.
How to attend
You can book one one-hour time slot through Ticket Tailor.
Exhibitors
- Action Tutoring
An education charity that partners with schools to provide cost-effective, evidence-based tutoring, supporting pupils facing disadvantage to unlock their full potential.
Recruiting for: Volunteer English and Maths Tutors online or in person.
- Adecco
Helps students find and apply for temporary and casual work opportunities on campus and in the local area.
Recruiting for: Temporary and casual positions at the university, including Student Ambassadors, Student Mentors, Receptionists and many more.
- Apetite4Work
A temping agency specialising in the hospitality industry across the South East.
Recruiting for: Casual hospitality positions in waiting, bartending, and kitchen porters.
- B.A. Sports Academy
Provides extracurricular sports, performance and academic clubs to primary schools across Brighton and Hove.
Recruiting for: Sports Coaches.
- Black and Minority Ethnic Young People’s Project
The Black and Minority Ethnic Young People’s Project is a youth led organisation that works towards the development of the confidence of Black and Brown young people by engaging them in youth activities.
Recruiting for: Mentors, Tutors and Champions.
- Blatchington Court Trust
Blatchington Court Trust supports blind and vision impaired children and young people aged 0-29, as well as their families. We provide practical support, guidance and opportunities that help young people build confidence and increase their independence.
Recruiting for: Events volunteers.
- Careers and Entrepreneurship (University of Sussex)
The friendly team offers careers advice, information, workshops, events and work experience opportunities.
- Change Grow Live
A health and wellbeing service that helps people affected by drugs and alcohol through therapy, one-to-one support, and community-based recovery towards independent living.
Recruiting for: Groupwork volunteers.
- Communications, Engagement and Advancement (University of Sussex)
The CEA division works across admissions, recruitment, marketing, media, and alumni relations to ensure Sussex speaks with a clear and consistent voice while promoting its research, teaching and values.
Recruiting for: Paid Digital Media Creative roles.
- Concordia UK
A Brighton-based charity offering affordable international volunteering opportunities.
Recruiting for: A variety of International Volunteer roles, including Ambassadors and positions within the creative and environmental fields.
- Down Syndrome Development Trust
DSDT is an organisation delivering essential support and education services to children and young people with Down Syndrome across Sussex. They run a variety of tailor made creative and employability projects and physical and leisure activity sessions around the surrounding areas.
Recruiting for: Activity Assistants.
- International Office (University of Sussex)
Employs students to support with their work and share their experiences with prospective international students.
Recruiting for: International Student Ambassador roles.
- Mary’s Meals
Mary’s Meals provides life-changing school meals to children who are living in some of the world’s poorest communities.
Recruiting for: Community Volunteers.
- Off to Work
Off to Work are a hospitality and catering recruitment agency.
Recruiting for: Casual hospitality positions in waiting, bartending, retail and kitchen porters.
- Profiles Personnel
Profiles Personnel is a temporary recruitment agency specialising in supplying flexible staff to hospitality, events, catering and other businesses across Brighton, Sussex and the surrounding areas.
Recruiting for: Casual hospitality positions in waiting, bartending, retail and kitchen porters.
- Sodexo Live!
The catering supplier for Amex stadium in Falmer.
Recruiting for: A number of catering roles within the stadium.
- SolidariTee
SolidariTee is a student and youth-led charity standing in solidarity with refugees and people seeking asylum through advocacy, awareness-raising, and grant-giving for legal aid and mental health support.
Recruiting for: Volunteer Regional Events and Fundraising Officers.
- Student Circus
Student Circus is a leading job readiness platform for international students, with pre-filtered visa-sponsored jobs that fit their needs as well as their aspirations.
- Sussex Estates and Facilities (University of Sussex)
Providing facilities management on campus, working in residences and academic areas to keep buildings, safe, clean and pleasant to work and live in.
Recruiting for: Cleaning Operatives.
- Turning Tides
A charity seeking to end local homelessness, supporting people with services from drop-in community hubs to long-term accommodation.
Recruiting for: Community Hub Assistants, Fundraising Volunteers, and more.
- UK Recruitment (University of Sussex)
The UK Recruitment team is responsible for organising a wide range of events, campaigns and activities aimed at attracting potential new students to the University of Sussex. We run the University’s Open Days and Undergraduate Visit Days, manage enquiries, arrange campus tours, work with local schools and colleges.
Recruiting for: Student Ambassadors.
- University of Sussex Students’ Union
An independent charity representing all students, ensuring their voices are heard by the University and improving student life through clubs, societies and events.
Recruiting for: Volunteering roles including Buddy Scheme, Language Cafe, Nightline, Swap and Shop and Pedal Point Volunteer.
- Widening Participation (University of Sussex)
The Widening Participation department works with school students who may experience challenges in accessing University, based on national trends.
Our work aims to equip learners from these under-represented backgrounds with the knowledge, advice, and opportunities that they need to make informed choices about their future.