Top 10 Odd Job Opportunities for International Students in the UK

Here are 10 popular and relatively accessible job opportunities:

1. Job Name: Tutor/Academic Support (Highest Paid)
2. Location: On-campus (university departments, student services) or Off-campus (private tutoring companies, online platforms, local families).
3. Expected Income: $\text{\textbf{£15.00 - £30.00+ per hour}}$
4. Job Time: Flexible, usually evenings and weekends, 5-15 hours per week.
5. Note: Highly depends on your subject specialism and level of study (postgraduate tutors generally earn more).
6. Job Name: Freelancer (Writer, Designer, Marketing)
7. Location: Remote/Online (Work from home, university, or co-working space).
8. Expected Income: $\text{\textbf{£17.00 - £25.00+ per hour}}$ (Highly variable based on skill and project)
9. Job Time: Highly flexible, project-based. Must ensure this does not constitute self-employment, which is typically not permitted on a Student Visa. Focus on short-term contract work.
10. Job Name: Teaching/Research Assistant
11. Location: On-campus (within your university department or faculty).
12. Expected Income: $\text{\textbf{£11.50 - £15.00 per hour}}$
13. Job Time: Flexible, scheduled around lectures, often 10-20 hours per week.
14. Note: Excellent for gaining relevant professional experience. Often secured through professors or department administrators.
15. Job Name: Care Worker/Support Staff
16. Location: Off-campus (local care homes, private residences, health services).
17. Expected Income: $\text{\textbf{£11.00 - £13.00 per hour}}$
18. Job Time: Flexible shifts, including mornings, evenings, and weekends, often 10-20 hours per week.
19. Job Name: Event Planner/Staff
20. Location: Off-campus (catering companies, event agencies, local venues) or On-campus (university events).
21. Expected Income: $\text{\textbf{£10.50 - £14.00 per hour}}$
22. Job Time: Mostly weekends and evenings, often casual/ad-hoc hours depending on events.
23. Job Name: Library Assistant
24. Location: On-campus (University Library) or Off-campus (Local public library).
25. Expected Income: $\text{\textbf{£10.00 - £12.00 per hour}}$
26. Job Time: Shifts are generally scheduled around library opening hours, including evenings and weekends, 10-20 hours per week.
27. Job Name: Student Ambassador/Campus Guide
28. Location: On-campus (University Admissions, Marketing, or Student Union).
29. Expected Income: $\text{\textbf{£9.50 - £11.50 per hour}}$
30. Job Time: Casual/Flexible, often during Open Days, applicant events, and student induction periods.
31. Job Name: Barista/Waiter/Waitress (Hospitality)
32. Location: Off-campus (Cafes, restaurants, bars) or On-campus (University catering outlets).
33. Expected Income: $\text{\textbf{£10.00 - £12.50 per hour}}$ (Plus potential tips)
34. Job Time: Flexible, high demand for evening and weekend shifts, 10-20 hours per week.
35. Job Name: Retail Assistant/Shop Staff
36. Location: Off-campus (Supermarkets, high-street stores, shopping centres) or On-campus (University bookshop/shop).
37. Expected Income: $\text{\textbf{£10.00 - £12.00 per hour}}$
38. Job Time: Flexible, high demand for weekend and evening shifts, especially during holidays, 10-20 hours per week.
39. Job Name: Data Entry Clerk
40. Location: Off-campus (Local businesses, agencies) or Remote/Online.
41. Expected Income: $\text{\textbf{£10.00 - £14.00 per hour}}$
42. Job Time: Flexible hours, often suitable for remote work or after-study hours, 10-20 hours per week.

⚠️ Important Visa Restriction

As an international student on a Student Visa (formerly Tier 4), you must not engage in:

1. Self-employment or business activity (this usually rules out true freelance work).
2. Working more than 20 hours per week during term time.
3. Taking a permanent full-time job.

Always check your visa conditions and confirm your eligibility with your university's International Student Support team before accepting any job.