Now matching students across the UK

The smarter way
to staff every shift.

ShiftMatch connects businesses with motivated, verified university students for flexible short-notice work. Smart matching, group shifts, in-app VOIP, wallet & stats — all in one app.

60sto post a shift
1-tapacceptance
+40%group attendance
£0agency fees
ShiftMatch
Upcoming Shifts
Barista · WedConfirmed
Server · FriPending
Cashier · SatOpen
💰 Wallet
£1,280
↑ +£90 this week

What we do

Built for real-world staffing.

Everything you need to post shifts, reach students, and keep operations running — no recruitment agency required.

Instant shift promotion

Post roles in under 60 seconds. See views, alerts sent and how long it's been live — all from your dashboard. No calling around.

Employers

Timetable sync & smart matching

Students link their university calendar via SSO. AI parses availability and matches them only to conflict-free shifts automatically.

Students

Group shift invites

Invite friends via WhatsApp, iMessage or in-app link. Attendance rates increase by 40% when students work with people they know.

Groups

In-app VOIP & messaging

Managers and workers message and call safely — no personal numbers shared. Instructions, location and updates all in one place.

Pro+

Clock-in & incident reports

Students clock in on arrival with a live timer. Report incidents, confirm breaks and log hours — all without paper or manual timesheets.

Students

Wallet & earnings tracker

Students see total earnings, completed shifts and an earnings chart — right in the app. Pay that's reliable, clear and on time.

Students

The app

See ShiftMatch in action.

Every feature, in a single clean app. Designed for students on the go and businesses that need results fast.

💰 Wallet
ShiftMatch
Wallet
£1,280.00
Completed
Wed, Sep 6 — Server£50.00
Sat, Sep 2 — Barista£90.00
Fri, Aug 30 — Cashier£60.00
📅 Timetable
Sync Your Timetable

Link your university schedule to automatically filter shifts by availability.

🔍 Available Jobs
ShiftMatch
Available Jobs
📍 Manchester
Tuffs Warehouse Ltd
Night Stock · Fri 25 Jul · 3:38 AM
£14/hr
NorthEnd Logistics
PickerPacker · Sat 26 Jul
£12/hr
Compact Storage Co
Warehouse Assist · Mon 28 Jul
£13/hr
⏱ Clock-In
ShiftMatch
Working as Front Desk
Wed 24 Nov · 8:00 PM – 7 PM · Ridgehill Hotel
2h 40mRemaining
📊 My Stats
ShiftMatch
My Stats
22Shifts
4.9Rating
96%On-time
Total Earnings — £2,880
JanFebMarAprMay
📍 Location
ShiftMatch
📍
✓ Booked
Manchester Piccadilly
Wed, Nov 15 · 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
City Coffee · 1 Station Approach
£15.00 per hour
✅ Verification
Verification Required

To access all app features, verify your identity and university email.

⚠️ Incident Report
ShiftMatch
Incident Report
Warehouse Assistant
Lauries Ltd
Tue, 5 Sep · 11:30 PM
Pro-Shift
🏢 Dashboard
ShiftMatch
12Shifts
2New
58hHours
Recent Activity
John Doe confirmed for Server, May 9
Michael Lee applied for Cashier
A Barista shift was created
Emma Brown added as new student
ShiftMatch

Meet Shifty

Your AI-powered
shift assistant.

Shifty is the ShiftMatch mascot and in-app guide. Powered by intelligent matching, Shifty helps students find the right shifts at the right time — and helps businesses fill them fast.

Smart shift discovery

Shifty surfaces the best shifts for your skills, location and timetable — instantly, no scrolling needed.

Onboarding & guidance

New to ShiftMatch? Shifty walks you through setup, timetable linking and your first shift step by step.

Always improving

The more you use ShiftMatch, the smarter Shifty gets at matching you to roles you'll enjoy.

The process

Up and running in minutes.

Whether you're a business needing cover or a student looking for flexible income, getting started is simple.

Business Dashboard

12Available Shifts
58hTotal Hours
96%Fill Rate
DateTimeRoleStatus
Tue, May 96:00 – 12:00 AMServerPending
Tue, May 910:00 – 1:00 PMCashierOpen
Wed, May 109:00 – 1:00 PMCashierConfirmed
Thu, May 1112:00 – 4:00 PMBaristaConfirmed
01

Register with your university login

Students sign in via SSO (Microsoft Azure, Google Workspace, or Shibboleth). Businesses create a verified employer account. No paperwork, no back-and-forth.

02

Link your timetable or post your shift

Students grant ShiftMatch permission to read their iCal/Outlook calendar feed — public timetable only, never personal emails. Businesses post a shift in under 60 seconds.

03

Smart matching happens automatically

Shifty checks availability against the shift window and surfaces the right students. Pro+ members get priority vibration alerts first before anyone else.

04

Invite friends & work as a group

After accepting, students see "Invite friends to this shift." Friends check timetable compatibility and tap Join Shift. The employer sees the group as one unit — easy to manage.

05

Clock in, complete the shift, get paid

Students clock in live with a timer. Hours tracked automatically. Timesheets, incident reports and break logs all handled in-app. Pay is reliable and fully transparent.

⭐ ShiftMatch Pro+

More features.
Faster shifts.
More cash.

Upgrade to Pro+ and unlock priority placement, in-app VOIP calling, boosted listings, advanced analytics and exclusive perks — for students and businesses alike.

Priority vibration alerts — first access to new shifts before anyone else.
In-built VOIP calling — contact managers safely, no personal numbers needed.
Boosted shift listings — businesses get shifts filled faster with Pro promotion.
Advanced dashboard analytics — views, acceptance rates, fill times.
Dedicated account support — priority help when you need it.
Shiftmatch Pro+

"Scratch another off proudly,
and with extra cash 🤑"

Get started

Join ShiftMatch
in minutes.

Sign up in under 60 seconds. We'll handle everything else — timetable sync, vetting, and shift matching — so you don't have to.

60 second sign up — no lengthy forms
We sync your timetable automatically
We email you next steps after sign up
Fully vetted before your first shift
What happens after you sign up
1
Welcome email — we send you a verification link and next steps within minutes
2
Quick vetting — NI number, right to work and bank details collected securely via email link
3
Timetable linked — we sync your university calendar and find your free slots automatically
✓
You're live — shifts matched to your timetable start coming in
ShiftMatch logo REGISTRATION

🔒 Your data is stored securely and never shared without your consent.

💸 Introducing ShiftSave

Work more.
Save more.

ShiftSave gives every ShiftMatch student access to exclusive discounts that actually make a difference. Not the watered-down deals on other platforms — real savings on the things students actually spend on.

Other platforms
✕ Same deals everyone else gets
✕ 5–10% off already-expensive brands
✕ No connection to what you earn
✕ Cluttered with irrelevant offers
✕ No reward for working hard
VS
ShiftSave
✓ Exclusive deals not available anywhere else
✓ Up to 40% off — real savings, real brands
✓ Unlock better deals the more shifts you do
✓ Curated for student life — food, travel, tech
✓ Earn shifts = earn savings. Simple.
ShiftSave Tiers
The more you work, the more you save.
🔵
Starter
0–4 shifts completed
10%
avg discount
Food delivery · Coffee shops · Streaming
🟣
Hustler
5–14 shifts completed
20%
avg discount
Everything in Starter + transport · fashion · gym
Most reached
🌟
Pro Earner
15–29 shifts completed
30%
avg discount
Everything + travel · tech · nights out · grocery
👑
Elite
30+ shifts completed
40%
avg discount
Everything + exclusive brand deals · cashback
Example ShiftSave Deals
🍕
Domino's
30% off all orders
Pro Earner+
🚂
Trainline
25% off rail bookings
Hustler+
💻
Apple / Samsung
Up to 15% off tech
Pro Earner+
☕
Costa Coffee
Free drink after 5 shifts
Starter
🏋️
PureGym
40% off membership
Elite only
🛒
ASOS
35% off + free returns
Pro Earner+
🎬
Vue Cinema
2-for-1 tickets
Hustler+
🎵
Spotify / Apple
6 months free Premium
Starter

ShiftSave is included free with every ShiftMatch student account. The more shifts you work, the better your tier.

Pricing

Flexible for every size.

Free for students. Businesses pay based on shift volume. Enterprise packages for multi-site organisations like Royal Mail, NHS and major retailers.

Students — Free

£0

Always free to join & find shifts

Get matched to shifts that fit your timetable. Accept, invite friends, clock in, track stats and unlock ShiftSave discounts.

University SSO login + timetable sync
Smart shift matching to your schedule
Group shift invites via WhatsApp / iMessage
Wallet & earnings tracker
ShiftSave — exclusive student discounts
Shift clock-in, incident reports
Most popular

Pro+ Membership

£4.99 / month

Students & businesses

Priority shift alerts, in-app VOIP, boosted listings, and ShiftSave Elite tier — the full ShiftMatch experience.

Everything in Free
Priority vibration alerts — first pick on every shift
In-app VOIP calling — no number exchange needed
ShiftSave Elite — up to 40% off exclusive brands
Boosted shift listings (businesses)
Advanced analytics + dedicated support

For Businesses

Lower agency fees than anyone else. One clean platform. No phone calls at 6am.

Standard
£49/mo
Single site
Perfect for independent businesses — cafés, restaurants, small retailers. Post unlimited shifts, fill them fast.
10% hourly markup
vs 20–25% at agencies
Regional
£199/mo
2–10 sites
For growing businesses with multiple locations. One dashboard, one invoice, sub-accounts per site.
10% hourly markup
+ volume discounts
Best value
Enterprise
£599/mo
11–50 sites
For large employers. Master account + depot sub-accounts, regional analytics and dedicated account manager.
8% hourly markup
our lowest rate — you earn it
Enterprise+
Custom
50+ sites nationwide
Royal Mail. NHS. Major retailers. Fully custom contract, API integration, white-label options available.
Negotiated markup rate
based on volume & contract length
💡
Why businesses switch to ShiftMatch
Traditional staffing agencies charge 20–25% on top of worker wages, offer no real tech, and make you call them at 6am for last-minute cover. ShiftMatch charges 8–10%, gives you a live dashboard, and fills shifts in minutes — not hours.
🎓 Introducing ShiftSkills

Earn more by
learning more.

ShiftMatch handles everything — we partner with certified training providers, negotiate wholesale rates, and pass the savings on to you. Book a course, get qualified, unlock higher-paying shifts. All in one place.

Partner wholesale price — you pay less than anywhere else
We handle all booking, paperwork and scheduling
Pay upfront or spread cost across your shift earnings
Certificate added to your ShiftMatch profile instantly
Hourly rate before vs after
General shifts (no cert)£11.50/hr
Food Hygiene L2 🍽️£13.00/hr
First Aid at Work 🩺£14.00/hr
Personal Licence 🍺£14.50/hr
SIA Door Supervisor 🛡️£16.00/hr
Forklift RTITB 🏭£17.50/hr
An SIA badge earns you £4.50/hr more than general shifts. Over 20 shifts of 6 hours that's £540 extra — paying for the course in under a month.
Available Courses
Most popular
🛡️
SIA Door Supervisor
Nationally recognised licence · Required by law
Course price
£349
or pay via earnings
Hourly boost
+£4.50
vs unqualified shifts
4-day course · Covers conflict management, physical intervention, law & legislation · Includes first aid requirement · SIA badge valid 3 years
🍽️
Food Hygiene Level 2
Online · Instant certificate · 1–2 hours
Course price
£29
completed online
Hourly boost
+£1.50
vs unqualified shifts
Online course · Complete in your own time · Certificate emailed same day · Required for all kitchen and food-handling roles
🩺
First Aid at Work
1-day course · Ofqual regulated · 3 year validity
Course price
£159
or pay via earnings
Hourly boost
+£2.50
vs unqualified shifts
Classroom course in Manchester city centre · Covers CPR, AED, emergency scenarios · Opens events, festivals and medical support shifts
🍺
Personal Licence
APLH Award · Required to sell alcohol
Course price
£109
incl. application fees
Hourly boost
+£3.00
vs unqualified shifts
1-day APLH exam prep course · We handle council application paperwork · Opens all licensed bar and venue management shifts · Valid for life
🍷
WSET Level 1
Wine & Spirits · Globally recognised
Course price
£155
globally recognised cert
Hourly boost
+£2.50
vs unqualified shifts
1-day classroom course · Covers wines, spirits and service · Opens premium bar, restaurant and hospitality venue shifts · Certificate globally recognised
🏭
Forklift RTITB
Counterbalance · 3–5 day course
Course price
£229
or pay via earnings
Hourly boost
+£6.00
highest on ShiftMatch
3–5 day practical course · RTITB nationally recognised · Opens warehouse, logistics and distribution shifts · Highest earning category on ShiftMatch
Can't afford it upfront?

Pay through
your shift earnings.

No money needed upfront. We cover the course cost and deduct a small amount from each shift you complete until it's paid off. You start earning more per hour before you've even finished paying.

Zero upfront cost — start training immediately
Small fixed deduction per shift — never more than 15%
You earn more per hour from day one — pays itself off fast
Example — SIA Badge via earnings
Course price £349
Instalment fee £30 (convenience)
Total repaid £379
Deduction per shift £20 (from earnings)
Paid off in ~19 shifts
Extra earned after repaid £540/mo more
🚀 ShiftFuture — Career Pathfinder

Your shifts.
Your future.

ShiftMatch knows what you study. So we match you to shifts that don't just pay — they build the career you actually want. And when you're ready, we connect you with someone already doing it.

1. We read your timetable

When you link your university calendar, we see your course, your modules and your schedule. Combined with your degree subject, we build your ShiftFuture profile automatically.

2. We match career-relevant shifts

Studying law? We surface legal admin, court support and professional events shifts. Nursing? Healthcare support, care homes, first aid roles. Business? Operations, logistics, events coordination.

3. Talk to someone doing it

Book a free 20-minute chat with a verified professional in your target field. Ask real questions, get honest answers. No careers advisor fluff — just someone who's actually in the role.

Career Paths We Support
⚖️ Studying Law at MMU or Salford?

Your ShiftFuture profile surfaces shifts that expose you to the legal world — not just any work. Build relevant experience while you study.

Legal Events Coordinator
Manchester Crown Court · £13/hr
Career Relevant
Conference Support Staff
Bridgewater Hall · £12.50/hr
Career Relevant
Admin Support — Law Firm
Pannone Corporate · £13.50/hr
Career Relevant
🗣️ Talk to a Lawyer — free 20 mins

Book a real conversation with a qualified solicitor or barrister who was once in your exact position.

👩‍⚖️
Sarah M.
Solicitor · Pannone Corporate · MMU Grad 2021
👨‍⚖️
James K.
Junior Barrister · Lincoln's Inn · Salford Grad 2020
All mentors are verified professionals. Sessions are free. 20 minutes over video call.
🩺 Studying Nursing or Health Sciences?

Build patient-facing experience while you earn. Every shift counts toward your portfolio.

Healthcare Support Worker
Manchester Care Homes · £13/hr
Career Relevant
First Aid Event Cover
AO Arena Events · £14/hr
Career Relevant
Mental Health Support Assistant
NHS Greater Manchester · £13.50/hr
Career Relevant
🗣️ Talk to an NHS professional — free

Speak to a registered nurse, healthcare assistant or ward manager about life on the front line.

👩‍⚕️
Priya D.
Registered Nurse · MFT · Salford Grad 2022
👨‍⚕️
Marcus O.
Paramedic · NWAS · UoM Grad 2019
📊 Studying Business or Finance?

Operations, events, logistics — shifts that give you real commercial exposure before you graduate.

Operations Coordinator
Trafford Centre · £13/hr
Career Relevant
Events Logistics Support
Manchester Arena · £13.50/hr
Career Relevant
Supply Chain Assistant
NorthEnd Logistics · £14/hr
Career Relevant
🗣️ Talk to a Business professional

From startup founders to corporate managers — get real insight into the business world before you graduate.

👩‍💼
Zoe T.
Operations Manager · Boohoo · MMU Grad 2021
👨‍💼
Alex R.
Founder · Tech Startup · Salford Grad 2018
🎬 Studying Media, Film or Journalism?

Get inside the buildings and around the people. Every creative shift is a foot in the door.

Event Production Runner
ITV Studios Manchester · £12.50/hr
Career Relevant
Box Office & Front of House
HOME Manchester · £12/hr
Career Relevant
Festival Production Support
Parklife / Warehouse Project · £13/hr
Career Relevant
🗣️ Talk to someone in media
🎥
Layla S.
Producer · BBC Manchester · MMU Grad 2020
🎙️
Dom P.
Journalist · Manchester Evening News · Salford 2019
💻 Studying Computer Science or IT?

Tech support at events, data entry, IT helpdesk — build your professional CV while earning.

IT Support Technician
Manchester Met IT Dept · £14/hr
Career Relevant
Event Tech Setup
Venues across Manchester · £13.50/hr
Career Relevant
👨‍💻
Kai B. — Software Engineer, Booking.com
MMU Grad 2021 · Available for 20-min chats
👩‍💻
Nia W. — UX Designer, Auto Trader
Salford Grad 2020 · Available for 20-min chats
⚽ Sport Science — Career Relevant Shifts
Match Day Operations
Manchester City FC · £13/hr
Gym Floor Assistant
PureGym · £12.50/hr
Sports Event Coordinator
Manchester Marathon · £13/hr
🏃
Jamie H. — Performance Coach, Sale Sharks
⚙️ Engineering — Career Relevant Shifts
Warehouse Operative (Forklift)
Royal Mail Depot · £17.50/hr
Technical Event Setup
AO Arena · £14/hr
Logistics Coordinator
NorthEnd Logistics · £14/hr
⚙️
Ravi M. — Structural Engineer, Arup Manchester
🧠 Psychology — Career Relevant Shifts
Mental Health Support Worker
Mind Charity · £13.50/hr
Youth Support Assistant
Manchester City Council · £13/hr
Peer Support Coordinator
Student Minds UK · £12.50/hr
🧠
Amara J. — Clinical Psychologist, NHS
What personalised notifications look like

The right message at the right moment.

We don't send generic push notifications. Every message is tailored to your degree, your shift history and your career goals. Students actually open them.

ShiftMatch · Career Match 🎓
Hey Aisha — a legal admin shift just opened at Pannone Corporate near you. Perfect for your LLB. Pays £13.50/hr and you're free Thursday.
🗣️
ShiftMatch · Mentor Available
Sarah M., a solicitor at Pannone who studied at MMU, has a 20-min slot free this Friday. Want to book a chat about life in law?
🎓
ShiftMatch · ShiftSkills
You've done 8 shifts — amazing. A Personal Licence would unlock bar management roles at premium venues. Book for £109 or pay through earnings.

Get in touch

Let's talk about your staffing.

Tell us about your business and shift needs — we'll walk you through the platform, no hard sell.

Who we work with

🍺 Hospitality & retail filling last-minute shifts
🎓 Universities connecting students with local work
🎪 Venues staffing events & match days
📦 Logistics & warehouses needing flexible cover
🚗 Driving & delivery roles across all hours

Already a student?

Download the ShiftMatch app — coming soon to iOS & Android — and sign up with your university email. Shifty will guide you through the rest.