School of English
Hourly Pay Rate:
£12.60 hourly pay + £1.51 per hour holiday pay
Hours Per Week
15
Duration of role:
One off role
All Locations
Manchester campus (Jobs4Students)
Closing Date:
23 Feb 2026

Job Description

The current opportunity is available for current Manchester Met students, to apply you must be based in the UK for the duration of the role.
 

Event: Gradtrack 2026 – A day of activities designed to mimic a graduate assessment centre.

Job Summary:
We are seeking student photographers to capture professional headshots of undergraduate participants at a LinkedIn pop-up during the Grad Track 2026 event. The ideal candidate will have experience in portrait photography and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment to ensure high-quality images are delivered efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Set up and operate photography equipment to capture high-quality professional headshots.
  • Ensure consistent lighting, framing, and composition for all images.
  • Engage with students professionally and make them feel comfortable during their headshots.
  • Manage time effectively to accommodate all participants within the allocated event period.
  • Edit and retouch images to a professional standard within the allocated timeframe.
  • Deliver final edited photos promptly, ensuring they meet the required quality and specifications.
  • Attend a mandatory pre-event briefing to understand the event setup, expectations, and guidelines.

Event Details:

  • Date: 19th March 2025
  • Location: Etihad Stadium, Manchester
  • Event Time Slots:
    • 08:45 – 11:15
    • 11:45 – 14:15
    • 14:45 – 17:15
    • (Photographers may be assigned up to two time slots.)
     Mandatory Pre-Event Briefing:
  • Date: 16th March 2025
  • Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
  • Editing Time Allocation: 4 hours per event covered

Person Specification

This role is only open to current Manchester Met Students.
 
The successful applicant will be expected to provide their own equipment. 

How to Apply

Please apply via the Apply button, completing the form on the next page.
 
The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on Monday 23 February 2026. 
   
Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. 
   
We are committed to providing accessible and inclusive recruitment. If you require or would benefit from support or reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in work, please contact us by e-mailing [email protected]. This information will only be used and shared with those who require it to implement any change(s) and only at the point this is required
   
If you have any queries, or need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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