£12.71 per hour plus £1.53 holiday pay
Advertising End Date
25 Oct 2026

Role & Department Overview

About the Role

As a Student Ambassador, you will have the exciting opportunity to represent your discipline, and the University, engage with prospective students, and be a vital part of our ambassador community. Your responsibilities will include sharing your personal experiences through participation in events, webinars and talks by presenting and speaking to prospective students and their guests.  

This role is perfect for enthusiastic and motivated students who are passionate about their subject at Lancaster University, and eager to inspire others. If you're looking to enhance your communication and leadership skills, build meaningful connections, and leave a lasting impact, apply now to become a Student Ambassador! 

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, personalised visits, subject facility tours and online outreach activities. You will work closely with departments and other central University teams on an ad-hoc basis.  

This role is open to all students studying a subject within FHASS, full training in all aspects of the role will be provided, and you will be briefed before every event.

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*: 


Offer Holder Events 

Saturday 30 January 2027 

Saturday 27 February 2027 

Saturday 13 March 2027 

Saturday 10 April 2027 


Open Days 

Saturday 26 June 2027 

Saturday 10 July 2027 

Saturday 11 September 2027 

Saturday 16 October 2027 

*We will try our best to allocate you to your preferred dates, but this may not be possible due to availability. Please note that the dates for Open Days may change. 


For any dates not in term time, we are able to book trains on your behalf and provide accommodation when travelling from a considerable distance and you have informed us with notice. ** 


**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. 

For informal inquiries, please contact the FHASS Events Team at fh[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: 

  1. Why do you want to become a Student Ambassador for the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences?  

 

  1. Can you provide at least one example, either personal or professional, where you’ve gained experience suitable for this role?  

 

  1. What skills or qualities do you possess that you believe will make you an effective Student Ambassador? 

 

Please consider how you format your cover letter whilst referring to the job description and person specification below. 

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 by publicly speaking to a diverse range of people. 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 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 transferrable, 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 lots of training and support for this!

 

Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour plus £1.53 holiday pay

Start Date: 1st August 2026

End Date: 28th August 2027

Job Description

Represent your subject, School and Lancaster University to the highest possible standard, engage with prospective students, and be a vital part of our campus community

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

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

Answer any questions that visitors may have professionally and positively, and share personal experiences of your studies and life in Lancaster 
 
Have good knowledge of Lancaster University and be able to share this knowledge with visitors
 
Support and assist at events where required, e.g. Open Days; Offer Holder Events, with subject talks, taster sessions, tours of facilities and the set up and set down of equipment for each event

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

Attend compulsory training and briefing sessions where required 

Assist with any other duties as may reasonably be required by the recruitment and events team

Person Specification

Education 

You must be registered as a current Lancaster University degree student studying an Undergraduate course within the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (Essential) 

Essential Skills & Abilities 

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

Strong organisational and time management skills 

Able to communicate confidently and present effectively to a range of audiences 

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 ability to use online platforms

Essential Values and Behaviours 

Committed to being a Student Ambassador

Reliable and punctual with excellent communication skills

Respectful of other Student Ambassadors, staff members and visitors Flexible and proactive

A commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI)
 

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.

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