Student Ambassador

University of Cumbria; Ambleside; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Cumbria is seeking Student Ambassadors to support a range of departments, including Marketing and Student Recruitment, Academic Registry, Student Services and International Development Office. You will assist with content creation, events, student support, and administrative tasks while building skills alongside your studies.

Roles are on-site with limited ability to work from home. A group interview lasting approximately 2 hours will take place; applications are welcome from

Qualifications

• Willing to learn and develop within these roles, building skills around teamwork, organisation, administration, customer service or content creation.
• Successful candidates will be supported to develop professionalism, technical knowledge and key skills.

Responsibilities

• Support a diverse range of activities, from content creation, events, student support, administration and peer‑to‑peer activities.

Job description

Please note: this opportunity is only available to current employees of the University

We are the University of Cumbria, for and from Cumbria and our localities, rooted in serving our communities, with people, place and partnership at our heart.

This post offers flexible working hours, allowing you to choose shifts that fit around your academic studies. We welcome applications from all current students as well as those having completed their studies in the last year.

Apply to work with various departments across the University - Marketing and Student Recruitment, Academic Registry, Student Services and International Development Office. As a Student Ambassador you will have the opportunity to support a diverse range of activities, ranging from content creation, events, student support, administration, and peer to peer activities, whilst building and growing your skillset alongside your studies.

Drawing upon your first-hand experience and knowledge as a student your support will be integral in enhancing the promotion of the University to both prospective students and their influencers. You will work with a wide range of individuals and groups, offering opportunities to strengthen your communication skills with both learners, influencers and stakeholders.

We are looking for individuals who are willing to learn and develop within these roles, building skills around teamwork, organisation, administration, customer service or content creation. Successful candidates will be supported to develop professionalism, technical knowledge and key skills.

Please note:

• 1. There will be a group interview lasting approximately 2 hours.
• 2. Due to the nature of the responsibilities and staff support required, these roles are on-site with limited ability to work from home.
• 3. If you an International Student on a (sponsored) Student Visa, the maximum number of hours you are allowed to work during term-time is 20 hours per week.

Informal enquiries: Please contact the dedicated Student Ambassador inbox, [e-mail]

We encourage applications from the broadest range of society, including all under-represented groups with particular emphasis on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in our University and in comparison, to the sector.