For 2026/27, we are introducing a new Lancaster Link Student Ambassador role for current Lancaster University students who previously attended one of our Lancaster Link schools or college.
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Job Title: Lancaster Link Student Ambassador 2026/27
Pay Rate: £12.71 plus £1.53 holiday pay (£14.24 per hour)
Department: External Relations
Directly responsible to: Student Staff Manager
Preferred Start Date: 14th November 2026
Expected End Date: 30th September 2027
Interview Date: Interviews will be held on Thursday 5th November.
Working Pattern: Varied
Location: You will be based on campus, with optional opportunities to travel across the UK to support various student recruitment events.
About the Role
As a Lancaster Link (LL) Student Ambassador, you will have the opportunity to represent Lancaster University at your former school or college, using your own experiences to encourage and inspire students to consider Lancaster as a place to study. You will help to build a connection between Lancaster University and your school/college, sharing your journey from school to university and giving prospective students an honest and relatable insight into university life.
Many of our LL schools visit the campus throughout the year, bringing groups of students to explore Lancaster University and take part in taster sessions. As an LL Ambassador, you will have the opportunity to deliver tours, take part in Q&A sessions and speak directly to students from your former school. As well as supporting LL activities, you will be part of our wider Student Ambassador community and have opportunities to support University events and activities. This could include sharing your experiences with prospective students, supporting student recruitment events, leading campus tours and engaging with visitors and guests.
This role is ideal for students who are passionate about Lancaster University and would enjoy sharing their experiences with students from their former school/college. It is a great opportunity to develop your communication, teamwork and leadership skills, while helping students from your school see what is possible for them beyond school.
You will join the External Relations (ER) Events team, who lead activities including Open Days, Offer Holder Events, International Student Arrivals, Campus Tours and online outreach activities. There may also be opportunities to work with other departments across the University on an ad-hoc basis.
Successful candidates must be available to:
Attend the mandatory training session on Saturday 14th November, 9am-3pm.
For informal inquiries, please contact Hayley Brady, Student Staff Manager by emailing:
[email protected]
Your Application
To apply for this role, you must submit a cover letter that does not exceed 700 words. The cover letter needs to include answers to the following questions:
- Why do you want to become a Student Ambassador for Lancaster University?
- 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?
- What would you want students at your former school to know about your journey to Lancaster University and your experience here, and why would you be passionate about sharing this with them?
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