Frequently Asked Questions

Applying is extremely easy and completely direct! Simply click on any job listing card to open the slide-out details drawer. Inside, click the Apply button to reveal direct application instructions (such as a direct email address or official company application page). We never charge application fees or force you to fill out lengthy middleman profiles.

No. We believe in zero-friction job hunting. You can browse all active part-time jobs in Brighton and view application instructions without ever creating an account, giving us your email, or uploading a CV to our servers. Your privacy and time are our top priorities.

Each job posting includes direct instructions from the employer. Usually, this is a link to their own careers portal or a direct hiring email address. We don't sit in the middle—we connect you directly to local Brighton businesses so you can apply instantly without third-party gatekeeping.

We don't have a separate app store download because our website is built as a Mobile-First Progressive Web App. It is engineered to load instantly in your phone's browser. You can tap Add to Home Screen on your iPhone Safari or Android Chrome to get a dedicated app icon with instant full-screen browsing, without taking up your phone's storage.

Yes! Because we update the board daily, we frequently list roles that require an immediate start. When a local café, boutique, or venue has an urgent staffing need, it appears on Brighton PartTimer within hours. Browse our latest vacancies and check the newest postings to find immediate start opportunities.

Absolutely. Many of our listings across Retail Jobs and Hospitality Jobs are entry-level positions offering comprehensive on-the-job training. These are ideal for students, school leavers, and anyone looking to build new skills in customer service, retail, or food & beverage.

When applying via email, keep your message concise, polite, and professional: mention the exact job title you found on Brighton PartTimer, attach a clean 1-page PDF CV, and include a brief 3-sentence covering note explaining your availability and why you'd be a great fit for their team.

While we encourage all employers to be transparent about pay, some list pay as "Competitive" or "TBC" depending on age or experience. You can use our Highest Wage sort filter on the Homepage or on our Category Hubs to prioritize listings with explicit hourly pay rates.

No. Candidates can browse all part-time vacancies in Brighton & Hove and apply directly without registering, logging in, or creating passwords.

While Brighton PartTimer is extremely popular with University of Sussex and University of Brighton students looking for flexible shifts, it is open to everyone! Whether you are seeking a weekend side hustle, a flexible second income, or seasonal work, anyone in Brighton & Hove is welcome to use the board.

Yes! A substantial portion of our listings are student-friendly and compliant with UK Student Visa regulations (formerly known as Tier 4), which permit up to 20 hours of work per week during term time. Check out our dedicated Student Jobs Hub to explore flexible shifts curated specifically for university schedules.

Yes! We regularly feature part-time vacancies suitable for 16 and 17-year-olds and sixth-form students. While pub and bar roles require applicants to be 18+ due to licensing laws, many café, retail assistant, and event staffing roles warmly welcome young job seekers looking for their first shift.

Yes! We feature part-time jobs across all major student hubs in Brighton, including Falmer (University of Sussex and Brighton Falmer campus), Moulsecoomb, Grand Parade (City Centre), and Varley Park. Visit our Student Jobs Hub to find vacancies easily accessible via the 25, 23, and 50 bus routes and local train links.

Absolutely. Weekend jobs and evening shifts in Brighton are among our most sought-after listings. We regularly feature Saturday/Sunday retail roles, evening restaurant shifts, and weekend bar work in our Hospitality Jobs Hub that fit seamlessly around weekday lectures.

Under standard UK Student Visa guidelines, international students on degree-level courses can work up to 20 hours per week during official term time, and full-time hours during vacation periods (winter break, spring break, and summer vacation). UK domestic students have no statutory cap but universities typically recommend 15–20 hours per week to balance academic studies.

Yes. Brighton's vibrant seafront and tourism economy hires hundreds of seasonal staff every year. Between May and September (and during the Christmas peak), explore Hospitality Jobs and Retail Jobs for seafront kiosks, festival support, hotel staffing, and holiday pop-up stores.

We specialize in part-time roles across Brighton's independent and commercial sectors: Retail Jobs (sales assistants, stock colleagues, boutique staff), Hospitality Jobs (baristas, bartenders, waiting staff, kitchen assistants), and Student & Flexible Jobs (reception, events, weekend roles).

Yes! While our name is Brighton PartTimer, our coverage extends across the entire city: Central Brighton, Hove, Kemptown, Portslade, Preston Park, Seven Dials, and Brighton Marina. Explore our Featured Employers directory to see where local businesses are hiring.

Many independent businesses and established employers on our board pay at or above the Real Living Wage rate (currently £12.60/hr+ outside London). We highlight transparent hourly wages on all job cards so you can easily compare rates across the city.

The highest concentrations of vacancies are located in The North Laine, The Lanes, Churchill Square Shopping Centre, Western Road, Brighton Seafront, and along Church Road in Hove. Check our Retail Hub and Hospitality Hub for area-specific vacancies.

Yes, you can work part-time while receiving Universal Credit in the UK. Your Universal Credit payment adjusts automatically based on your earnings through the PAYE system via the work allowance and taper rate. Part-time shifts are a great way to gain experience while retaining support.

You can advertise part-time vacancies in retail, barista & café work, bar & restaurant staffing, reception, student-friendly roles, weekend positions, and seasonal tourist positions based in Brighton & Hove.

Brighton PartTimer is 100% free forever for all job seekers. For businesses, posting a job is currently 100% free under our Launch Promotion until 30 September, giving your vacancies direct reach to thousands of local Brighton students and residents. Standard listing pricing begins 1 October, so we encourage businesses to post open vacancies now while listings remain complimentary.

You can submit your vacancy in less than 2 minutes by visiting our Post a Job page. There are no complicated dashboards or account registrations required—simply enter your role details, pay rate, and application link or email. We review and publish listings promptly.

If you've filled your position, simply contact our team or send a quick email with the job title. We will immediately archive the listing to stop further candidate applications and keep our job board 100% accurate.

Job postings are 100% free under our Launch Promotion until 30 September, with no credit card required. Standard listing packages will launch on 1 October. Local Brighton businesses can submit vacancies for free today.

Most job submissions are reviewed and published within 2 to 12 hours. Urgent vacancies and immediate start roles are prioritized so you can start receiving local applications the same day.

You choose your preferred hiring method! Candidates can apply via your website careers link, direct hiring email, Instagram DM, or in-person CV drop-off. We connect applicants directly to you with zero middleman filtering.

Yes! If you need to tweak the hourly rate, adjust shift hours, or update application instructions, simply reach out via Contact Us and our team will update your live listing right away.

Your listing is seen by thousands of local Brighton & Hove residents, including students from University of Sussex and University of Brighton actively looking for flexible retail, hospitality, and customer service shifts.

No. Local independent businesses across Brighton & Hove can submit multiple part-time job openings at zero cost during our launch promotional period.

Yes. Every Brighton job post is manually reviewed to filter out spam, recruitment agencies, and low-quality posts, ensuring high candidate trust and engagement.

Brighton PartTimer provides free job postings for local cafés, boutiques, restaurants, pubs, and businesses during our Launch Promotion running until 30 September. Post your vacancy online in minutes with no account required.

By posting directly on Brighton PartTimer! Our platform is heavily used by local university students seeking flexible shifts. Posting your vacancy on our Student Jobs Hub connects your business directly with qualified local talent within hours.

Yes. Every listing is curated and verified. I manage the job board daily alongside three specialized AI agents: PedroII (who scouts authentic local openings), PGT (who optimizes user experience and site speed), and K2 (who audits fine data details). Together, we ensure every vacancy is genuine, local, and currently hiring.

The job list is updated twice daily. PedroII continuously scans local hiring portals, and all submissions are reviewed to ensure that expired vacancies are archived and newly opened roles are surfaced immediately.

Unlike national corporate job boards, we are 100% focused on Brighton & Hove. You won't find "ghost jobs", expired listings from 6 months ago, or Crawley vacancies disguised as Brighton. We spotlight independent Brighton employers who avoid paying £300+ to corporate sites, and we never require an account to apply.

If an employer fills a role and takes down their hiring page before our automated expiry sweep runs, please let us know via Contact Us. Reporting expired links helps us keep this community resource pristine for everyone.

The best way to support us is by sharing Brighton PartTimer with friends, university group chats, and on Reddit (r/brighton)! If you know local shop or café owners hiring in Brighton, let them know they can post vacancies for free. You can also help cover server and API costs via the Buy me a pint link in our footer.

Every job on Brighton PartTimer is pre-screened to protect job seekers. Genuine Brighton employers will never ask you to pay money for training materials, uniform deposits, or background checks, nor will they request banking details before an interview.

Facebook groups are cluttered with spam, multi-level marketing schemes, and outdated posts. Brighton PartTimer delivers clean, verified, searchable part-time jobs in Brighton with clear pay rates and direct employer application links.