Global Experiences Ambassador
Closing Date: 26/10/2026

The Global Experiences team has an exciting opportunity for Lancaster University students to become a Global Experiences Student Ambassador for 2026/27.The role plays an important part in the Global Experiences team as we promote the opportunities available to Lancaster students, both at events prior to students' arrival at the university, as well as an array of activities for Lancaster students interested in the programmes offered by Global Experiences.

Furthermore, the role will support incoming exchange students during sessions and events throughout the year. In particular, the Global Experiences Ambassadors play an important role with the incoming student Welcome Week in January 2027, helping students settle in and feel at home by organising and hosting events across the week.

Suitable candidates should have experience of studying overseas, either for a term or full year with the Study Abroad programme, or a short-term vacation or summer school at an overseas university.

Preferred start date: 12th of November 2026

Expected end date: 30th of September 2027

Interview date: 3rd of November 2026

Hours: Approx. 20 per term

Location: On the Lancaster University campus

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following:

• Knowledge and/or personal experience of the Study Abroad programme and/or the short-term opportunities available to Lancaster students.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in face to face, virtual and written communication.
• Excellent presentation and public-speaking skills
• A good level of motivation and the ability to use initiative and work independently.
• Appreciation of the importance of cultural diversity and intercultural competence.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure, both independently and as part of a team.
• Good knowledge of Lancaster University, including the campus and student life.
• IT skills and an interest and/or experience in social media.
  Working in this role will help develop the following skills and experience:
• Self-motivation
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Verbal communication
• Written communication
• Persuasion
• Planning and organising
• Multi-tasking
• Organisation
• Knowledge Sharing
• Creativity
• Flexibility

For any further information about this role, please contact Laura Jenney: [email protected]

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.