Temporary Student Work

Cosine Group; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Flexible hours

Job summary

Cosine Group is hiring temporary mystery shoppers in Canterbury for the National Lottery project. You will visit stores to verify that ID is requested for age-restricted items, working in pairs to carry out checks. No prior experience needed, and full training is provided.

Roles are 3 days per week for 6 weeks, with flexible hours between 8am–7pm. Applicants must be aged 18–20 and able to pass as young enough to be asked for ID.

Qualifications

• Aged 18–20 and able to pass as underage for ID checks.
• 3 full days per week (Mon–Fri) for 6 weeks.
• Good communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Visit a variety of stores to complete mystery shopping tasks.
• Work in pairs to verify ID checks and compliance with age-restriction rules.
• No prior experience needed—training is provided.

Skills

Mystery shopping

Flexible hours

Teamwork

Training provided

Job description

Temporary Opportunity for Students: Become a Mystery Shopper for the National Lottery!

Are you aged 18-20 and often asked for ID because you look young? Are you looking for a flexible, part-time job that works around your studies or other commitments?

£99.24 per day (including holiday pay), plus bonus, based on targeted store visits per day.

Join our field team at Cosine working on behalf of Allwyn and help ensure retailers are following the rules for age-restricted products, like National Lottery tickets and scratch cards. You’ll work with a partner to visit various stores in your area, carrying out mystery shops to check that ID is being requested when purchasing age-restricted items.

Territory covering: Canterbury and surrounding areas

What’s in it for you?

• £99.24 per day (including holiday pay), plus bonus, based on targeted store visits per day.
• Flexible hours that fit around your schedule (work between 8am-7pm, Monday to Friday)
• Full training and ongoing support from your Regional Manager
• Gain real-world experience with a well-known company

You will be required to visit stores in the following areas: Town, Town and surrounding areas

What you’ll be doing:

• Visit a variety of retail stores (grocery stores, convenience stores, etc.) to complete mystery shopping tasks
• Work in pairs to carry out ID checks and ensure retailers are complying with the rules
• No prior experience needed – we’ll give you all the training you need!

What you need:

• Aged 18-20 and able to pass as young enough to be asked for ID (we need to make sure the retailers get a fair test)
• Girls must be under 5'5" and boys under 5'9"
• Available to work 3 full days per week (Monday to Friday) for 6 weeks
• Good communication and time management skills

Why work with us?

At Cosine, we are proud to foster an inclusive work environment. We believe in a workplace that celebrates the unique perspectives and skills of all individuals believing this makes us stronger and more innovative.

If you need any adjustments or support during the application process, let us know – we want you to feel confident in showcasing your unique skills.

Cosine is an Investors in People Gold accredited company, and we are passionate about providing excellent training and development for all our team members.