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The Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Full list of summer jobs that pay up to £20 an hour and you don't need a degree
SUMMER might almost be gone, but there are still plenty of opportunities to make some extra cash. New data from Adzuna has revealed the top-paying seasonal roles where you can earn as much as £20 an hour. 1 Most require minimal training too, so you can start bagging cash without delay. Lee Biggins, chief executive officer of CV-Library, said: "Seasonal jobs are a smart move in a shaky job market - whether you're a graduate, topping up your income, between roles, keeping your skills fresh, or testing out a new industry. "With some big earners in the mix, summer work can help you build contacts, boost your experience and prove to bosses you're proactive. "It's also a great way to stay busy before something more permanent comes along in autumn - usually the busiest time for hiring." Adzuna has compiled a list of 36 temporary and seasonal roles and their advertised salaries in July. Coming out on top of its list is sommelier, paying as much as £20.27 an hour. Sommeliers are wine experts who work in fine dining restaurants or vineyards, pairing wines with certain meals or offering tasting sessions. You may need to do some training to become one though, such as a paid-for course. The UK Sommelier Association runs seven-day courses for around £750. Next on the list is watersports coach - someone who instructs individuals or groups how to do water-based activities like sailing, windsurfing and kayaking - it pays around £19.03 an hour. I quit my job and sold everything to live in a storm-damaged £6k boat - I just wanted to do what I want, when I want You can become one through a paid-for course - just bear in mind they can be expensive. However, if you're already trained as one, it could be worth trying to get some work before the summer is over. Next on the list is another water-based job - swimming teacher. You can get £18.38 an hour in this role. There are two routes into becoming a swimming teacher - via an apprenticeship or by training with a professional body. You can apply to do a Leisure Team Member Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship, for example. Next on the list is landscape gardener, which pays £18.27 an hour - ideal if you're looking to top up your tan and bank balance. You can get a job as a landscape gardener via a college course or apprenticeship. Top-paying summer jobs where you don't need qualifications While some of the best-paying summer jobs do require you to have some form of qualification, even if its minimal, others don't. For example, you could get paid as much as £16.47 per hour this summer to work as a window cleaner. Meanwhile, you can earn £15.79 an hour getting work as a post room clerk. Receptionists can bag £15.46 an hour, shop assistants £15.12 and concierges £16.62. Just remember, when looking for any type of role to do your research. There are types jobs that draw on similar skills but pay much more than others. For example, pension administrators can earn more than arts administrators and basic admin assistants. If you're looking for a summer job, it's worth trawling through jobs boards like Indeed, Reed and LinkedIn to find one that pays best. You can try contacting recruitment agencies who will be able to signpost you to roles suited to your skills too. How to smash an interview LEE Biggins, from CV-Library, gives his top tips for nailing that all-important job interview. "To smash any job interview, start by doing your homework - research the company, prepare solid answers, and think about how your past experience links to the new role. "Whatever your age or background, employers want to see a willingness to learn, passion for the role and industry and an adaptability to thrive. "This matters even more when switching careers. "Show the employer you're eager, driven, and ready to get stuck in. "Make sure your CV is well tailored to the role and highlights your transferrable skills and proves why your experience makes you a great fit. "Remember, you're up against people already in the industry, so come prepared with industry knowledge and a fresh perspective may set you apart." Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@
CTV News
09-06-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
Canadians want politicians to skip summer break, but optimistic about results from Carney's Liberals: Nanos
Prime Minister Mark Carney makes his way through the foyer of the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Thursday, June 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick The majority of Canadians think the country's politicians should work through the summer to deliver the 'concrete results' they expect this year, according to a Nanos survey. Results of a survey commissioned by CTV News during the first week of June suggest most polled expect to see some type of progress by the end of the year on major initiatives undertaken by the new Carney government. Nearly four-in-10 (38 per cent) surveyed said they expect results, while another 12 per cent said they believe they'll be waiting until 2026 or 2017 to see progress. Respondents were not asked about specific initiatives, but the recently elected Liberals campaigned on a platform that included tax cuts for the middle class, protections against the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, diversified trade and 'Canada's most ambitious housing plan since the Second World War.' Asked when they expect to see the results of initiatives implemented under Prime Minister Mark Carney's leadership, an optimistic three per cent thought they'd see changes by the end of the month. Seventeen per cent said they don't expect to see results from the major Liberal initiatives at all, according to Nanos data. Men were more likely than women to say they didn't expect much from the current government, at 23 per cent compared to 12 per cent. People aged 18 to 34 were more pessimistic about their expectations than those 55 and older, with 25 per cent of the younger group expecting no concrete results, compared to 10 per cent of the older demographic. Sitting through the summer As for what respondents said they'd like to see from federal politicians, about two-thirds said they think it's important or somewhat important that the new government work through the summer, rather than take the usual break. Respondents in Ontario and the Prairies felt most strongly about a summer sitting, while those in Quebec were less concerned. Still, a majority in those regions felt it was important to some extent that leaders forgo the break. The Liberals said previously they planned to delay the budget release until the fall, after the House of Commons returns in mid-September. Opposition parties have been critical of this decision, as well as of the new government's throne speech, which has been described as vague and lacking in detail on economic policies. Canadians appear to be split on whether the Liberal government should table a budget before the fall, with 53 per cent surveyed saying it was important or somewhat important. Men, residents of the Prairies and respondents under the age of 55 were more likely to say they wanted a budget sooner than the fall sitting. Methodology from Nanos This study was commissioned by CTV News and the research was conducted by Nanos Research. Nanos conducted a random-digit-dialed dual-frame hybrid telephone and online survey of 1,120 randomly selected Canadians aged 18 or older, between June 1 and 3. The results were weighted by age and gender using the latest census information (2021) and geographically stratified to represent the Canadian population, Nanos says. The margin of error is ±2.9 percentage points, 19 times out of 20.
