The Student Ambassador Scheme recruits current students to support a wide range of events and activities organised by the Schools and Colleges Liaison Service (SCLS) including Open Days, HE Experience Days, University Visit Days, Subject Specific Taster Days, and visits to schools and colleges. Student Ambassadors act as role models and motivators to encourage school and college students to consider higher education. Ambassadors can share their own unique experiences including challenges and barriers they may have faced and overcome as well as successes and achievements.

The different roles

  • The Traditional Student Ambassador: this role supports a wide range of events and activities organised by the Schools and Colleges Liaison team (SCLS) including Open Days, HE Experience Days, University Visit Days, Subject Specific Taster Days, and visits to schools and colleges. Most jobs will take place during school hours on weekdays (9am-3pm).
  • Social Media Rep Ambassadors / TSR Student Ambassadors: These students will produce content for the University's social media channels such as Instagram Stories, photographs, graphics, blogs, vlogs or student takeovers. This is another way of communicating with potential students and a chance to show off your creativity. TSR Student Ambassadors will chat with students on The Student Room, a forum website covering dozens of different topics. You might be talking to someone about life at Huddersfield, or having a more general conversation about what it's like to be a university student. 

You can apply to one or both of the above roles, and they are open to all undergraduate, postgraduate and international students.

Applications to be a Traditional Student Ambassador are open now! 

Why get involved?

Experience as an ambassador is an excellent way of enhancing your CV. All graduate employers look for evidence of extra-curricular activities and experience. You will also be paid per hour at a competitive rate.

A good student ambassador is:

  • Enthusiastic about Huddersfield and their course
  • A good team member
  • Excellent at communicating
  • Positive and friendly
  • Able to share their experience of student life

Apply to be a Traditional Student Ambassador:

To apply for the role of Traditional Student Ambassador, please complete and submit the following form: https://forms.office.com/e/2YWBmFYjYx 

Please make sure to refer to the job description and person specification (below) when completing your application.

Please note that if your application is successful then you must attend a compulsory selection day followed by a compulsory training day. The available dates and times are listed below:

  • Wednesday 2nd October, 12:30-15:00 - Selection Day
  • Thursday 3rd October, 09:30-12:00 - Selection Day
  • Wednesday 9th October, 13:00-16:00 - Training Day
  • Thursday 10th October, 09:00-12:00 - Training Day

Applications will close at midnight on 25th September 2024.

Apply to be a Social Media Rep Ambassador:

To apply for the role of Social Media Rep Ambassador, creating content for the University’s social media channels, please complete and submit the following form: https://forms.office.com/e/qczXYFT0aH 

Please make sure to refer to the job description and person specification (below) when completing your application.

Please note that if your application is successful then you must attend a compulsory induction/training session. This will take place on:

  • Wednesday 16 October - 1pm - 4.30pm

Applications will close at midnight on Wednesday 25 September 2024.

Student Ambassador Job Descriptions and Person Specifications

Student Ambassador Job Description

Find out more about the objectives, duties and responsibilities of a Student Ambassador

Student Ambassador Person Specification

Tip: Please refer to the person specification when completing your application

Social Media Student Ambassador Job Description

Find out more about the objectives, duties and responsibilities of a Social Media Student Ambassador

Social Media Student Ambassador Person Spec

Tip: Please refer to the person specification when completing your application

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Hayley Chesman

Biology

"Being an Ambassador has been a rewarding and fulfilling experience. I feel more confident in myself as it gives me the opportunity to represent higher education as a positive role model. It's a pleasure to work with so many other amazing, passionate people!"

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George Michalopoulos

PhD Student

“Being part of the Student Ambassador Scheme has allowed me to connect with people in many different ways. It has helped me to not only become a better professional, but also a better person!”

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Jinea Al-Diwaly

Podiatry

"Meeting a variety of inspirational & motivating individuals has been the highlight of my Student Ambassador journey so far. Being part of the scheme has given me so much confidence and you are made to feel as part of a team from day one!"