Part Time Jobs Bristol

Working on a part time basis is necessary for many people who need to find a balance between securing a constant income and time for other things. This might be studying, looking after children, having two part time jobs or caring for someone. There are some sectors which are more appropriate for a part time position than others. Retail, food and hospitality are just some of the areas that offer a range of flexible jobs including part time hours, which are ideal for anyone looking for a job that they can fit around their home, school or family life.

Bristol and its surrounding suburbs are the ideal location to find part time jobs because of the variety of industries present in this thriving city.

Retail growth has gone through the roof with a new shopping centre opened recently and the high street still getting good levels of traffic driven by tourism and local demand. Most stores will advertise vacancies in their window or through the local job centre, offering part time work for weekends and shifts throughout the day. As long as you have a good personality, there is the chance to get into retail with no previous experience, it is all about selling yourself, the company and the products. Part time jobs in retail are ideal for students who need a little extra income but need to focus on their studies during the week. The presence of Bristol University has two benefits for the city’s retail; a large body of consumers, and the staff to work in the shops. However, many stores prefer more mature employees, especially if their target audience is the elderly in society, so there is the opportunity for those over the age of 21 to get into retail. Some of the best places to look for part time jobs in retail in Bristol are:

• Cabot Circus
• Broadmead
• The Mall Bristol
• House of Fraser

The term hospitality can cover a diverse range of jobs from hotel management to cooking, cleaning and waitressing. Those of you wanting a part time role will surely be able to find something to suit your needs in this varied sector. Cleaning can be the ideal job for those looking for a few hours of work a day as they normally work in shifts of two or three hours at a time. Hotels, bars, offices, they all require cleaning on a daily basis so the work is fairly secure. You might think about waitressing, which can be exhausting, but it is a good way to meet new people, keep active and learn valuable work and life skills. Kitchens are normally open between certain hours so there is another opportunity for part time work here. Restaurants, bars and hotels serve breakfast, lunch and dinner and there is normally a choice between the shifts you would prefer to work. If you like a busy environment then becoming a part time kitchen assistant could be a worthwhile job for you. Large hotel and restaurant chains in Bristol include:

• Ramada
• Holiday inn
• Thistle Hotels
• Wetherspoons
• Hotel Du Vin

Admin jobs can also offer some interesting part time options. If you have computer skills and can deal with paper work you may be able to get a job in an office or at a school dealing with enquiries, calls and emails. Receptionists, secretaries and those completing general office duties can all work on a part time basis so long as there are vacancies advertised. Admin work is usually quite sociable so can offer a nice distraction from anything else you do, letting you have a bit of time to develop yourself. Check out the vacancies listed by these businesses for available part time admin jobs:

• Building Societies
• Banks
• Financial Services
• Communication Businesses
• Hospitals

These are just a few of the examples of part time work that are available in Bristol. You should look in the local newspapers, on the internet and in shop windows for more part time opportunities.