University Staff

What is the Student Employment Service?

The Student Employment Service is based in the Careers, Employability and Enterprise Centre. Its aim is to help students find local part time work during their studies.

We do this through;

• building relationships with local employers and advertising vacancies
• working with Durham University staff to help them employ student workers where appropriate
• providing one-to-one advice and guidance to students looking for part time work
• engaging with students through workshops, events and specific resources to help increase their employability
• providing practical support with employment related issues such as tax, national insurance and working hours

Why is this important?

''One of the most noticeable emerging trends in employment over the last decade or so has been the rising expectations among employers of newly recruited graduates. The expectation of students is to gain extra-curricular experience in addition to their academic qualification, and to reflect and identify the skills and aptitudes they have developed or that need developing''

National Association of Student Employment Services

Durham University's commitment to improving the employability of all our students is explicit in it's Strategy 2010-2020, a key aim of which is 'To provide our students with outstanding and distinctive opportunities for personal development, ensuring future success and employability'.

One way in which students can enhance their employability and learn key transferable skills is through work experience.

How does this affect me?

• As a member of University staff you understand the demands of students’ work load and understand that students can work flexibly to suit your requirements and fit in with their timetables
• The few hours that a student works may aid retention and make a big difference to their ability to afford to continue on their course
• When you have a staffing need, please consider employing a student worker through the Student Employment Service