BLS Student Ambassador - 26/27
Closing Date: 29/11/2026

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 transferable, so you don’t need to have had direct experience with everything listed below.

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 your subject?

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

3. 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.

• Represent your subject, department 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, 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, outreach activities 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 your hiring manager

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

• Collaboration
• Flexibility
• Knowledge Sharing
• Multi-Tasking
• Organisation
• Persuasion 

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.