£12.71 plus £1.53 holiday pay
Advertising End Date
29 Apr 2026

Role & Department Overview

Become a PSE Student Ambassador! We are now recruiting for our 2026/27 Student Ambassadors and are inviting all the previous PSE/SSP students, both UG and PG, to apply to join the Pre-sessional English Programmes team to support our events and programmes. 

 

Job Title: PSE Student Ambassador (External Relations) 

Salary: £12.71 plus £1.53 holiday pay (£14.24 per hour) 

Department: External Relations 

Directly responsible to: Pre-sessional Programmes Administrator 

Start Date: 1st June 2026 

End Date: 30th September 2026 

Interview: Interviews are to be held during the week commencing 11th May.  

Location: On campus 

Closing Date: Wednesday 29th April 2026 

 

About the Role 

As a PSE Student Ambassador, you will play a key role in representing Lancaster University’s Pre-sessional English Programmes and supporting new international students as they begin their academic journey. This is a fantastic opportunity to share your own PSE experience, help others settle into life in the UK, and contribute to a warm and welcoming community. 

Your responsibilities will include assisting with welcome and induction activities, supporting orientation sessions, guiding students around campus, helping with social events, participating in online and in-person engagement activities, and offering insights into studying and living at Lancaster. You may also support communication with prospective students through platforms such as Unibuddy, helping to answer questions and share your experience of the Pre-sessional English Programme. In addition, there may be opportunities to contribute to marketing and promotional activities, including creating content or taking part in campaigns that showcase the PSE student experience.  

We are looking for two friendly, enthusiastic, and proactive students who are passionate about helping others succeed on the PSE programme. If you are keen to develop your communication, teamwork, and leadership skills while making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply to become a PSE Student Ambassador. 

You will be working closely with the PSE team, that delivers nine cohorts of both online and in-person courses designed to prepare international students for academic study. The team leads on the logistic for welcome and induction activities, academic skills and language development lectures and workshops, cultural and social events, and ongoing support to help students adjust to life at Lancaster and succeed throughout the programme. 

This role is open to all previous PSE students, and we particularly encourage those progressing from one of Lancaster’s International Pathway programmes, such as the 2+2 or 3+1 routes, to apply. Full training for all aspects of the role will be provided. 

Successful candidates must be: 

 

  • A previous PSE student or Lancaster University International Pathway student (e.g. 2+2 or 3+1). 

  • Available to attend the mandatory training session on Saturday 6th June, 9am-3pm. 

  • Able to work at least 2 out of the 3 PSE Programmes arrival shifts that are held on Saturdays from July to September. 

 

For informal inquiries, please contact Sienna Wu, Pre-sessional Programmes Administrator: [email protected]. 

 

 

Your Application 

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 PSE Student Ambassador for Lancaster University?
  • What skills or qualities do you possess that you believe will make you an effective PSE Student Ambassador? Please specified which PSE or International Pathway programme you attended.
  • Can you share one of your most memorable PSE or International Pathway programme stories with us?
Please consider how you format your cover letter and refer to the job description and person specification below.

What you’ll get in return

Full training in all areas of the role 

Ongoing support with the role requirements 

Opportunities to network with other members of staff and external contacts  

Job Description

Who We’re Looking For 

We're looking for dedicated Lancaster University students who will embody our ethos, are comfortable sharing their experiences and are passionate about showcasing the best of what Lancaster University has to offer. With strong communication skills and a knack for engaging with prospective students and their families, you'll play a crucial role in creating memorable experiences and fostering a welcoming atmosphere. If you're enthusiastic, reliable, and committed to representing the PSE team with pride, we want you on our team! 

The Student Ambassador Programme is committed to supporting you in your development, therefore, in any areas you are not confident in, we can provide lots of training and support for this! 

Job Description 

 

  • Represent Lancaster University to the highest possible standard, engage with prospective and current PSE students, and be a vital part of our campus community 

  • Consistently provide great quality campus tours to new PSE students  

  • Share positive experiences and enthusiasm for Higher Education and Lancaster University, specifically at events and activities throughout the PSE programmes 

  • Answer any questions that students may have professionally and positively, and share personal experiences of life in Lancaster 

  • Have good knowledge of Lancaster University and be able to share this knowledge with students 

  • Support and assist at events where required, e.g. PSE student arrivals, welcome/ farewell sessions and events, student registration, with set up and set down of equipment for each event if required  

  • Work as part of a team and lead by example, delivering consistently good service  

  • Support any online events including online guest lectures/talks and social events 

  • Act as an Ambassador for the University, promoting its ethos, opportunities and services and enhancing its reputation at events 

  • Attend compulsory training and briefing sessions where required 

  • Assist with any other duties as may reasonably be required by the PSE team 

Person Specification

Education 

  • You must be registered as a current Lancaster University degree student (Essential) 

  • You must have completed one of Lancaster University’s Pre-sessional English Programmes or have joined Lancaster University through an International Pathway programme. (Essential) 

 

Essential Skills & Abilities 

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

  • Strong organisational and time management skills 

  • Desire and ability to work both in a team and independently 

  • Excellent use of initiative, able to solve problems and think creatively 

  • Engaging personality and ability to communicate with a diverse range of people and ages 

  • Excellent knowledge of Lancaster University including campus, systems, facilities and student life 

 

Desirable Skills & Abilities 

  • Experience of working in a customer-facing environment and providing excellent customer service 

  • Comfortable with delivering presentations and public speaking, including delivering presentations via online platforms 

  • Knowledge and experience of using online platforms 

 

Essential Values and Behaviours 

  • Committed to being a Student Ambassador 

  • Reliable and punctual 

  • Respectful of other Student Ambassadors, staff members and students 

  • Flexible and proactive 

  • A commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI)

 

Working in this role will help develop the following skills and experience:

  • Collaboration
  • Decisiveness 
  • Multi-Tasking
  • Organisation
  • Problem Solving
  • Flexibility

You are required to submit a cover letter to support your application. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Please note: Unless specified otherwise in the advert wording, this role is only open to individuals living in the UK.

Under the terms of this work, we endeavour to provide the advertised number of hours however, hours are not guaranteed and that work may cease if there is a fall in demand. 

Adverts that display a closing date should be treated as a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.

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Help and advice on making applications can be found on the Lancaster University Careers pages. Visit www.lancaster.ac.uk/careers.

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