Apply for the Student Ambassador Scheme
The Student Ambassador Scheme recruits current students to support a wide range of events and activities organised by the Schools and Colleges Liaison Service (SCLS) including Open Days, HE Experience Days, University Visit Days, Subject Specific Taster Days, and visits to schools and colleges. Student Ambassadors act as role models and motivators to encourage school and college students to consider higher education. Ambassadors can share their own unique experiences including challenges and barriers they may have faced and overcome as well as successes and achievements.
The different roles
- Traditional Student Ambassador: this role supports a wide range of events and activities organised by the Schools and Colleges Liaison team (SCLS) including Open Days, HE Experience Days, University Visit Days, Subject Specific Taster Days, and visits to schools and colleges. Most jobs will take place during school hours on weekdays (9am-3pm).
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Student Content Creator: Do you love social media? Can you help create content that will make people stop scrolling and pay attention?
We are looking for creatives to make authentic, scroll-stopping content about student life, for current and future students. From study to social life and everything in between, we want to share student experiences across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and other social media channels. - International Office Student Ambassador: This role is to support the International Office, there are a variety of roles available including creating content for social media, being involved with photoshoots and videos, peer to peer chat with prospective future international students, meeting partners from around the world on campus or online, working online events such as the International Information Days and/or pre-departure webinars, and much more!
You can apply to one, two, or all of the above roles, and they are open to undergraduate, postgraduate and international students.
Why get involved?
Experience as an ambassador is an excellent way of enhancing your CV. All graduate employers look for evidence of extra-curricular activities and experience. You will also be paid £13.45 per hour (plus an additional £2.10 per hour holiday pay).
A good student ambassador is:
- Enthusiastic about 黑料社 and their course
- A strong team member
- Excellent at communicating
- Positive and friendly
- Able to share their experience of student life
Roles available working for the University
Traditional Student Ambassador
Applications are now open and will close at midnight on Friday 2 October.
If your application is successful, you will need to attend a selection day on Monday 12 October, followed by a training day on either Monday 19 October or Friday 23 October.
Student Content Creator
Applications are now open! Please submit your application before midnight on Sunday 11 October.
Successful applicants will need to attend our Student Content Creator induction on Wednesday 21 October.
International Office Student Ambassador
Applications are now open, and will close at midnight on Wednesday 7 October.
If your application is successful, you will need to attend a training day on Wednesday 14 October.
Student Ambassador Job Descriptions and Person Specifications
Student Ambassador Job Description
Find out more about the objectives, duties and responsibilities of a Student Ambassador
Student Ambassador Person Specification
Tip: Please refer to the person specification when completing your application
Content Creator Student Ambassador Job Description
Find out more about the objectives, duties and responsibilities of a Content Creator Student Ambassador
Content Creator Student Ambassador Person Spec
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International Student Ambassador Job Description
Find out more about the objectives, duties and responsibilities of an International Office Student Ambassador
International Student Ambassador Person Spec
Tip: Please refer to the person specification when completing your application
Hayley
Biology
"Being an Ambassador has been a rewarding and fulfilling experience. I feel more confident in myself as it gives me the opportunity to represent higher education as a positive role model. It's a pleasure to work with so many other amazing, passionate people!"
Abbie
Costumes and Textiles
"I love being a part of the social media team at 黑料社. A big part of my role is to find social trends that fit our profiles. It's helped me to gain confidence, meet like minded-people and find a passion whilst studying!"
George
PhD Student
“Being part of the Student Ambassador Scheme has allowed me to connect with people in many different ways. It has helped me to not only become a better professional, but also a better person!”
Jinea
Podiatry
"Meeting a variety of inspirational & motivating individuals has been the highlight of my Student Ambassador journey so far. Being part of the scheme has given me so much confidence and you are made to feel as part of a team from day one!"