Employers
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EmployAbility is a fast, free employment service for employers in Norwich and Norfolk who need to fill immediate part-time and casual vacancies. We can solve your recruitment problems professionally and efficiently. UEA has 15,000 students with a wide range of skills, knowledge and work experience.
Before submitting vacancies, you should read our Code of Practice which we expect everyone using our service to abide by.
For more information click on one of the options below:
- Types of Vacancies
- Work Experience
- What UEA students can offer you
- How EmployAbility can help you
- How to use the service
If you are unsure about any aspect of the work permit system, see Working in the UK 
for detailed information.
EmployAbility makes every effort to ensure that any information given is true and accurate at the time of disclosure. It accepts no liability for any misinformation published. EmployAbility is not an agency and accepts no liability for the actions of students and employers.
Student Jobs Fair
We host an annual Student Jobs Fair. If you are a local organisation looking to recruit part-time staff this year, then this is your chance to meet up to 1,000-1,500 bright, talented and motivated UEA students (the average number who usually atttend). We also run a Recruitment Fair for employers seeking graduates.
UEA students become award winning employees
We have been telling local employers at every opportunity that our students can bring fresh ideas and success to their business and for the first time we’ve received formal recognition of that fact. In 2011 three of our students received Student Employee of the Year Awards. One of them was also a Regional winner in his category, beating competition from 10 universities in the Midlands region.
Types of vacancies
EmployAbility advertises a wide range of vacancies including part-time, vacation and voluntary work and work experience. These can change almost on a daily basis and will vary according to the time of year. The types of vacancies that we advertise include:
- bar and hotel work
- catering
- cleaning
- factory work
- office and clerical work
- promotion and marketing
- babysitting (temporarily suspended)
EmployAbility is also happy to advertise vacancies from employment agencies.
NB: EmployAbility will not advertise jobs that are below the minimum wage or that are commission only.
Work experience
EmployAbility will be happy to advertise any work experience placements that you have to offer. These can be as flexible as you wish and may involve an element of project work. Project work is different from casual work in that students work for a company until set objectives have been met, rather than on an ongoing basis.
These are perfect opportunities for students to develop their knowledge in a practical setting and build up their CV. This type of work is often undertaken in vacation or on a part-time basis, alongside studies. It can vary from a couple of hours per week to a couple of days.
The types of project work that have been undertaken in the past include web site development and developing marketing strategies for a company.
If you are interested in offering a form of work experience to UEA students please contact us.
UEA students
UEA students can offer employers:
- Good communications skills.
- Higher literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
- Excellent team and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to learn quickly and use their initiative.
- The ability to work under pressure.
- The ability to meet tight deadlines.
UEA Students often need to work during their course. They are flexible, adaptable and can accept high levels of responsibility. They are also intelligent, articulate and a valuable resource for any employer.
EmployAbility has a wide range of students registered with the service, including part-time, mature and local and international students. Naturally, levels of commitment and types of skills will vary according to the student. We ask that you take into account study commitments when agreeing hours and length of work. For more information about employing international students see the following sites:
- www.employingmigrantworkers.org.uk
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International students working in the UK - what you need to know
- Working in the UK
EmployAbility can help you
EmployAbility gives you access to a large target population.
- We will advertise your vacancies via our web site, email system and notice boards.
- We will help you to find students who meet your specific needs.
- We can distribute your application forms and deal with student queries.
- We can provide interview rooms and schedule your interviews for you if you require.
When students register with EmployAbility they can opt to be part of an EmployAbility mailing group. They are then sent regular emails with quick fill vacancies and vacancies that match their interests are sent to them on the day that we receive them.
Students are able to use the online vacancy search facility as often as they like, though this is unavailable to employers or anyone outside UEA.
Student Jobs Fair - one of the opportunities to speak directly to students each year. Employers should contact us to book a stand.
How to use the service
Using EmployAbility is really straightforward. We advertise your vacancies quickly, efficiently and completely free of charge. All you need to do is provide a few simple details about the type of work that you are offering. To advertise your vacancy effectively we need to know:
- The post to be advertised
- The number of vacancies
- The hourly rate of pay
- The hours of work
- Any special work requirements
- The skills and personal qualities that you need
- Whether experience and a reference are required
- Details of work
- How to apply
- Deadline for applications
- Any other relevant details
You can register your vacancies online, or fax, email or call us with these details. Alternatively we can fax or post you a job registration form.
To help us please contact us when the vacancies have been filled.
We are happy to display publicity on campus for you, arrange drop in sessions and help you fill quick-fill vacancies.
We value your involvement and would be interested in hearing any feedback that you may have about EmployAbility.
Updated: September 22, 2011 LD
