Finding a part time job
What to do
There are lots of ways to find a job - applying direct is just one of them.
You may want visit the store or the business to see what it is like or to get an initial impression.
Ask yourself the some questions. For example, could you see yourself working there? Are staff motivated and friendly?.
Here are the details of employers recruiting now.
Café Nero
Visit the Recruitment Centre at 83/84 Long Acre, London WC2E 9NG between 10am - 3pm Tuesday to Thursday.
Visit the café's website http://www.caffenero.com/ for more information.Coffee Republic
Visit http://www.coffeerepublic.co.uk/ to find your local Coffee Republic or visit www.coffeerepublic.co.uk/current-vacancies.php to view current vacancies.
Costa
Visit the café's website http://www.costa.co.uk/ to find your local Costa click on www.costa.co.uk/careers to view current vacancies
Pret A Manger
Visit http://www.pret.com/ for general information or visit www.pret.com/jobs to see current job vacancies.
Starbucks
Visit the café's website (www.starbucks.co.uk) to locate stores in your area and for general information.
See http://careers.starbucks.co.uk/ for job opportunities with Starbucks.
Fast Food Restaurants
Burger King
Visit http://www.burgerking.co.uk/ to locate stores in your area and for more information.
See www.bkcareers.co.uk/Home.aspx for job information
KFC
View the restaurant's website (www.kfc.co.uk) for more information.
McDonalds
Visit http://www.mcdonalds.co.uk/ for general information or see www.mcdonalds.co.uk/people/join-the-team/join-the-team.shtml for information on current vacancies.
Pizza Express
Visit http://www.pizzaexpressyourself.com/ for job vacancies and career information.
Pizza Hut
Visit the stores jobs website: http://www.careersatpizzahut.co.uk/
Subway
Visit http://www.subway.co.uk/ for general information or visit www.subway.co.uk/business/careers/default.aspx to view current vacancies.
Retail - Department Stores
Allders of Croydon
Visit http://www.allders.com/ to find the store information and contact details or visit www.allders.com/aboutallders/recruitment for current vacancies.
Argos
Visit http://www.argoscareers.com/ for career information and current vacancies.
View the store's website (www.argos.co.uk) for more information (including Oxford Street, Old Street and Shepherds Bush)
BHS
Visit http://www.bhs.co.uk/ for general information or click on www.bhs.co.uk/mall/departmentpage.cfm/bhsstore/217974/1/1 to see current vacancies.
Debenhams
Visit http://www.debenhams.co.uk/ for general information and to find your local store or visit www.debenhams-jobs.com/deb_rec/ to view current vacancies.
Harrods
Visit the Recruitment Centre with your CV. This is situated opposite the store at the Crown Court building in Basil Street.
Or visit http://www.harrodscareers.co.uk/ for more information including current vacancies.
Harvey Nichols
Visit careers.harveynichols.com to search for positions vacant or to register your interest and send your CV
Go to http://www.harveynichols.com/ for general inforamtion
Homebase (Argos Retail Group)
Visit www.homebase.co.uk/storelocator to locate your local stores, find out about recruitment or view current vacancies at www.homebasecareers.com.
House Of Fraser
Visit http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/ for recruitment information with House of Fraser.
IKEA
Visit http://www.ikea.co.uk/ for general information or search for vacancies.
John Lewis
Visit http://www.johnlewis.com/ for jobs and recruitment details.
Marks and Spencer
Visit corporate.marksandspencer.com/mscareers?intid=gft_jobs to find current vacancies.
Peter Jones
Visit http://www.johnlewis.com/ for jobs and recruitment details.
Selfridges & Co.
Visit http://www.selfridgescareers.com/ and select from the latest opportunities.
Retail and fashion
Moss Bros
Visit: www.mossbros.co.uk/careers/careers.htm
Clarks footwear
Visit http://www.clarks.co.uk/ Click on 'Store Locator' to find your local store and apply directly to the store manager and ask for an application form, or visit: www.clarks.co.uk/Careers/AvailablePositions.
GAP
Visit the stores individually to enquire about vacancies visit http://www.gap.com/ and click on 'Store Locator'/'United Kingdom' to find your local store. (Oxford Street, Bond Street, Regent Street, Bayswater, Putney and Chelsea).
Dorothy Perkins
Visit the website www.dorothyperkins.com/promostores/dp/recruitment_2003/site to view current vacancies.
Alternatively visit the store directly with your CV to enquire about vacancies and complete an application form.
French Connection
Email recruitment@frenchconnection.com with a CV and covering letter to enquire about vacancies.
Visit http://www.frenchconnection.co.uk/ for your information.
Hennes & Mauritz (H&M)
Visit http://about.hm.com/gb/workingathm__career.nhtml to search for jobs.
Alternatively, Visit individual stores to apply for position.
Internacionale
Vist www.internacionale.co.uk/work-with-us or email your CV to recruitment@internacionale.com
Jane Norman
Visit http://www.janenorman.co.uk/ click on 'stores' to view your local stores.
Send your CV and covering letter to: recruitment@janenorman.co.uk
In writing to HR Department: 3 Tenterden Street, Hanover Square, London W1S 1TD
Jigsaw and Jigsaw Junior
Visit the store directly with your CV. Or visit the website www.jigsaw-online.com/careers for current vacancies.
Kookai
Visit http://www.kookai.co.uk/ for general information or click on www.kookai.co.uk/careers to view the vacancy board.
Or visit your local store with your CV to apply for vacancies.
Miss Selfridge
Visit www.missselfridge.com/careers/ss10/recruitment/index.html for more information and current vacancies.
Monsoon/ Accessorize
Approach the store directly to enquire about vacancies or visit http://www.2monsoon.co.uk/ to find vacancies.
New Look
Visit http://www.newlookcareers.co.uk/ for current vacancies.
NEXT
Visit http://careers.next.co.uk/ for current vacancies.
OFFICE
Visit www.office.co.uk/perl/go.pl/careers/index.html for information on vacancies or send your CV and covering letter to: Mary Groves, OFFICE London, Human Resources, 9-10 Great Sutton Street, London EC1V 0BX Or email CV and covering letter to recruitment@office.co.uk (including Oxford Street & Brent Cross)
Peacocks
Visit www.peacockscorporate.co.uk/careers or call 0292 027 0000 or email recruitment@peacocks.co.uk for current vacancies.
Primark
Visit www.primark.co.uk/page.aspx?pointerid=67c87d5230a24747a70f14cba03f9a21 to view current vacancies.
River Island
To apply for store positions, email retailhr@river-island.com Alternatively pick up an application form in-store and post to: River Island, Chelsea House, Westgate, London W5 1DR or visit www.riverisland.com/Online/inside-river-island/careers/want-to-join-us for further information
Topshop & Topman
Visit www.topman.com/careers to check for current vacancies.
TK Maxx
Apply directly to individual stores. Visit the stores website (http://www.tkmaxx.co.uk/) to locate stores and for general information.
Warehouse
Visit http://www.warehouseforfashion.com/ for information on vacancies. Click on Info & Services/ Store locator to find your local store. Visit the local store and ask the store manager for an application form.
Retail - Sports
Footlocker
Call the customer service line (0189 581 4934) to enquire about possible vacancies, then take your CV to stores with identified vacancies. Visit the store's website (http://www.footlocker.com/) for general information and to locate stores in your area (click on 'Footlocker Europe' then select the country and city).
Applicants may need 1 year retail experience.
JD Sports/First Sport
Email your CV and cover letter to jobs@jd-sports.co.uk enquiring about Sales Assistant positions.
Or approach the store directly to enquire about positions vacant. Visit the website on (http://www.jdsports.co.uk/) for more information.
JJB Sports
Visit www.jjb.co.uk/jobs for current vacancies or send a CV and covering letter outlining positions and areas you are interested in ( eg. Part time sales assistant in the Southwark area ) to the head office at: JJB Sports PLC, Martland Park, Challenge Way, Wigan WN5 0LD
Retail - Music
HMV
Employs over 18s only Apply online http://isw.changeworknow.co.uk/hmv/vms/e/in-store/home or alternatively apply directly to the individual store(including Christmas Vacancies).
Retail - Supermarkets
Asda
Visit http://www.asda.jobs/ for information on current vacancies.
Aldi
Visit http://aldirecruitment.co.uk/?WT.z_src=main or visit your local store and ask the store manager for an application form. Submit a covering letter & CV to your local store.
Iceland
Visit http://www.inretail.co.uk/ and click on 'Iceland' to view advertised jobs.
Lidl
Call 08704441234 or visit your local store to pick up an application form. Quote SALW on the top right hand of the form and send it to: Human Resources Lidl Ltd 19 Worple Road London SW19 4JS. View the store's website (http://www.lidl.co.uk/) for more information.
Sainsbury's
Approach the store directly for an application pack. For other positions (including traineeships) visit http://sainsburys.jobs/?from=http://www.sainsburys.co.uk/sol/index.jsp for more job vacancies.
Tesco
Visit http://www.tesco-careers.com/ to register to apply for any upcoming positions.
Waitrose
Approach the store directly to enquire about vacancies or visit http://www.waitrosejobs.com/ to view positions vacant in your area.
The Co-operative Group
Visit http://www.co-operative.jobs/ for information on current vacancies.
Retail - Telecommunications
The Carphone Warehouse
Visit www.careersatcarphone.com/fe/tpl_CarPhoneWarehouse01.asp?newms=hm for information on current vacancies.
02
Visit http://www.o2careers.co.uk/ for current vacancies.
The Orange Shop
Visit www1.orange.co.uk/jobs for current vacancies or email your CV and cover letter enquiring about vacancies in your area to jobs@orange.co.uk throughout London).
Phone 4 U
Visit http://www.phones4ujobs.co.uk/ to view current vacancies. Or visit your local store withy our CV to enquire about vacancies and pick up an application pack.
T Mobile
Visit http://www.phones4ujobs.co.uk/ to search for vacancies and apply online.
Vodafone
Visit http://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_vodafone/external/search.do to search for current vacancies or to register your details and CV.
Retail - Other
Boots
Approach the store directly to enquire about possible vacancies or visit the stores website http://www.boots.jobs/
Early Learning Centre
Visit http://www.elcjobs.com/ for information about vacancies and applying or contact local stores for current vacancies and application form.
Send CV with covering letter to: HR Department, Early Learning Centre, South Marston Park' Swindon SN3 4TJ
The Body Shop
Visit www.thebodyshop.co.uk/_en/_gb/services/aboutus_careers.aspx to search for vacancies.
Dixons
Visit www.dixonsretail.com/dixons/en/joinus to view current vacancies or to make a speculative application.
Game
Visit http://retailjobs.game.co.uk/ for information on job vacancies.
Hamleys Toys
Email your CV and cover letter to jobs@hamleys.co.uk to enquire about positions vacant. Visit http://www.hamleys.co.uk/ for more information.
Jurlique
Visit www.jurlique.co.uk/careers for current vacancies or email Susie@jurlique.co.uk to apply for part time vacancies and information.
Millets
Visit http://www.blacksisthenewblack.com/ for information and vacancies.
Mothercare
Visit http://www.mothercarejobs.com/ to search for vacancies(including Christmas Vacancies).
Robert Dyas
Visit http://www.robertdyascareers.co.uk/ to view and apply for vacancies
Superdrug
Visit the stores directly to enquire about possible vacancies and to complete an application form.
Visit http://www.superdrug.com/ for a store locator and for general information (including Oxford Street, Victoria, Wood Green & Christmas Vacancies).
Whittard and Chelsea
Approach the store directly to enquire about possible vacancies or visit www.whittard.co.uk/customer/careers.
WH Smith
Approach the store directly to enquire about possible vacancies. Visit the stores website (http://www.whsmith.co.uk/) to locate stores in your area and for general information (including Christmas Vacancies).
World Duty Free
Operate out of 7 major airports, including Heathrow and Gatwick. Opportunities to join full or part-time shifts, including weekends and nights. For further details visit http://www.inretail.co.uk/
Wembley Stadium
Must be over 18 due to licensing laws. 20 hours per week flexible according to events, £6.50 ph.
Applicants will need to be polite, courteous, enthusiastic and friendly and enjoy working as part of a team.
Work only available when events are taking place. Apply http://www.wembleystadium.com/
Tourism
British Airways London Eye
Visit http://www.londoneyejobs.com/ to search for vacancies and apply.
Chessington World of Adventures
Go to http://www.chessingtonjobs.com/ to search for current vacancies.
Crest of London (souvenir sellers)
Visit www.crestoflondon.co.uk/jobs for information on vacancies and how to apply.
Madame Tussauds
Visit http://www.madame-tussauds.co.uk/. Click on 'about us' then 'job opportunities' followed by 'job search and apply'
Thorpe Park
Go to http://www.thorpepark-jobs.com/ to search for current vacancies.
Entertainment
Cineworld Cinemas
Go to www.cineworld.co.uk/careers/company to look for current vacancies.
Odeon Cinemas
Visit your nearest Odeon cinema and get an application form from the box office. Odeon say forms are kept on file for when vacancies do arise
VUE Cinemas
Visit http://careers.myvue.com/ to search forcurrent vacancies.
Guest assistant is the only part time position and jobs are for 18+ only.
Other
Royal Mail
Visit www2.royalmail.com/royal-mail-jobs for information and how to apply. Visit your local Post Office to pick up a brochure regarding Christmas Casual work. Employs 18+ only