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Looking for a job whilst you study but don’t know where to start?

Louise Crabb, Summer Shows, Camberwell College of Arts, 2013, © Alys Tomlinson.png
Written by
Robert Adungo
Published date
09 September 2019

Want something with an easy application process that allows flexible hours? ArtsTemps is the platform for you!

ArtsTemps is an internal recruitment service provided by UAL Careers and Employability. Within this platform, UAL staff can hire a temp and UAL students can apply for temporary work. You must register with ArtsTemps while you are currently studying and you can work for up to one year after your course completion.

Jobs range from exhibition invigilation to assistance at UAL Open Days and more. Jobs will be advertised to you via email upon registration. If you are not eligible for ArtsTemps or are looking for external job opportunities, please use ‘Creative Opportunities’ where you will find internship opportunities, graduate jobs, part-time work, freelance contracts and full-time opportunities. Creative Opportunities furthermore allows you to connect with institutions and companies within the creative sector.

Central Saint Martins student Mei, who registered with ArtsTemps, says: “ArtsTemps has given me so many opportunities for temporary, really well-paid jobs in and around UAL, from catering jobs to doing open days. I’ve found it quite comforting to know I can still keep up with my uni work and earn small bits here and there since I don’t have a part/full-time job.”

You can register to become a temp via the ArtsTemps website. Registration is a fast and simple process for which you will simply need to create an account with your contact information and upload a CV. Please note: you must have a National Insurance number to register with ArtsTemps. To apply for an NI number please do so here: https://www.gov.uk/apply-national-insurance-number

Upon successful registration, you will be contacted by ArtsTemps and invited to an informal interview at their offices in High Holborn, where they will perform Right to Work checks and assess your skills and experience.

It’s as easy as that!”