About the Role
You will be joining the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (FHASS) events team, who lead activities such as the Open Day events, Offer Holder Events and other recruitment events. You will work closely with disciplines and other central University teams on an ad-hoc basis.
Joining our Faculty Student Ambassador Leader team, you’ll build on the responsibilities of a traditional Student Ambassador and take on a pivotal role of leading ambassador teams at key recruitment events. You will represent your discipline and the University, engage with prospective students, and be a vital part of building our ambassador community.
In addition to the usual Student Ambassador activities, your responsibilities will also include supervising ambassadors during shifts, providing administrative support for the FHASS Events Team and occasionally disciplines, playing a key role in leading teams of ambassadors at student recruitment events on campus.
This role is perfect for enthusiastic and motivated students who are passionate about their course, discipline and Lancaster University, and eager to inspire others. If you're looking to enhance your leadership skills, build meaningful connections, and leave a lasting impact, apply now to become a Student Ambassador Leader!
This role is open to students studying a course within the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences at the Bailrigg campus. You don’t need to have been a Student Ambassador prior to this but it is desirable.
We are not currently seeking FHASS Student Ambassador Leaders in the following disciplines: Architecture, History.
Successful candidates must be available to attend in-person training on Tuesday 25 November at 5.00pm - 7.00pm.
You must also be available to work 3 out of the 4 Offer Holder Events and 3 out of the 4 Undergraduate Open Day Events on the following dates in 2026*:
- Saturday 31 January - Offer Holder Event
- Saturday 28 February - Offer Holder Event
- Saturday 14 March - Offer Holder Event
- Saturday 11 April - Offer Holder Event
- Saturday 27 June - UG Open Day
- Saturday 11 July - UG Open Day
- Saturday 3 October - UG Open Day
- Saturday 17 October - UG Open Day
*We will try our best to allocate you to your preferred dates, however, this may not be possible due to availability.
For any dates not in term time, we may be able to cover travel and provide accommodation when needed**
**Accommodation and travel are on a first-come, first-served basis and is only available for those travelling a considerable distance within the UK and within a set cost.
To apply for this role, you must submit a cover letter that does not exceed 500 words. The cover letter needs to include answers to the following questions:
- Why do you want to become a Student Ambassador Leader for FHASS?
- Can you provide one example, either personal or professional, where you’ve gained experience suitable for this role?
- What skills or qualities do you possess that you believe will make you an effective Student Ambassador Leader?
Please consider how you format your cover letter and refer to the job description and person specification.
We're looking for dedicated Lancaster University students who are motivated to take an active role in shaping the future of the Ambassador Programme and taking it to the next level. This opportunity is perfect for those who have strong communication skills, a desire to further develop their leadership skills and an interest in gaining valuable work experience in a professional environment. If you're enthusiastic, reliable, and committed to representing our university with pride, we want you on our team!
Even if you don’t meet the criteria for all the points below, we would still welcome an application from you. If you have had no prior experience, skills developed in school and in other jobs are quite often transferable, so you don’t need to have had direct experience with everything listed below. As well as this, the Student Ambassador Programme is committed to supporting you in your development, therefore, in any areas you are not confident in, we can provide support for this!
Preferred start date: 25th of November 2025
Expected end date: 27th of September 2026
Interview date: Individual interviews will likely take place during week commencing 17th November
Work pattern: Variable. You will work closely with the FHASS Events Team, FHASS departments and other central University teams on an ad-hoc basis
Location: Remotely (in the UK) and on the Lancaster University campus