Student Ambassador Scheme

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Student Ambassador Scheme

Become a University of East London Student Ambassador

Are you a UEL student with a passion for inspiring others? Become a Student Ambassador and play a key role in showing future students what university life is all about. This is a great opportunity to get paid work that fits around your studies, all while enhancing your own career experience.

Our Student Ambassadors are enthusiastic and dedicated students who represent the university at major events, including Open Days, UCAS events, and HE fairs. You'll work closely with the External Relations team to run campus tours, help with social media and marketing, and interact with prospective students aged 14-19.

With a zero-hour contract, you can sign up for work that suits your schedule, giving you the flexibility you need to balance your studies and other commitments.

Key duties:

  • Working with secondary school pupils aged 14–19 years old.
  • Representing the University at higher education (HE) fairs, UCAS events, open days and much more.
  • Running Campus Tours on all three campuses.
  • Assisting with social media and marketing activities.
  • Playing a key role in large-scale events for our Student Recruitment Events and Corporate Event teams.

Frequently asked questions

How do I become a Student Ambassador?

Our recruitment take place every Autumn. If there is space available, we may recruit in Spring.  Sign up to be notified of the next recruitment and you’ll be emailed shortly before applications open.

What are the benefits to working as a Student Ambassador?

Working as a Student Ambassador is a flexible way to earn money and gain valuable work experience.

You’ll enhance your knowledge and experience, boosting your CV and meeting many new faces.

You’ll work alongside your studies, being the face of our events on and off campus.

You’ll be celebrated at a yearly awards event, voted by staff and fellow Student Ambassadors.

There is also an ‘employee of the month’ scheme in collaboration with Randstad.

What skills and qualities do I need to become a Student Ambassador?

The Student Ambassador Scheme is open to all current students at UEL, including home, domestic and EU students. We welcome applicants from all courses, particularly those in Foundation or their first year of study.

We are seeking reliable and committed individuals with strong communication skills. We need ambassadors who can speak about UEL confidently to a variety of audiences (including parents and carers, school staff and young people).

We welcome applicants from a wide array of backgrounds. We want you to represent UEL as an institution that embraces diversity. We want to hear your stories and share your experiences with our audiences, to inspire students of the future.

To support the work of our Access and Outreach Team, we particularly welcome applications from students who may have a disability, are care-experienced or are estranged from their families.

What sort of things does a Student Ambassador do?

Student Ambassadors have a wide range of duties, which include:

  • Representing the University at UCAS fairs around the country
  • Leading campus tours for visitors and young people
  • Working with young people aged 14-19, both on and off campus
  • Speaking about student life to visitors at open days
  • Setting up and running the registration desk at open days
  • Working in our call centre, calling applicants and offer holders
  • Setting up stands at fairs and events
  • Data entry and other administrative tasks
  • Creating social media content

How much do Student Ambassadors get paid?

Event support and Outreach Ambassadors earn the London Living Wage, which increases each academic year. 

We also have two progression roles, Event Lead and Curriculum Ambassador, who are paid slightly higher. Current pay rates can be found on our Sharepoint page (internal link).

What are the time commitments?

There is no time commitment – however, we ask that all ambassadors work a minimum of 2 shifts per semester. 

The job is flexible and built to fit around university studies. Jobs are sent out regularly, and Student Ambassadors can choose to express interest in the jobs that they would like to work. The more you engage, the more you’ll get out of being a Student Ambassador!

All ambassadors must pass a short probation period when joining the scheme. This is explained in the Induction training.

Are there other roles within the Student Ambassador scheme?

Yes, if successful, you may be shortlisted on the Assessment day for the following roles:

Outreach Ambassador

  • Work for the Outreach & Access Team – Schools and Colleges
  • Make an impact on pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds
  • Work at schools and subject-specific summer schools

Curriculum Ambassador

  • Work for the Outreach & Access Team - Schools and Colleges
  • Opportunity to design and deliver subject-specific presentations to inspire and engage potential students aged 14 years and above.
  • Work at schools and subject-specific Summer schools

Events Support Ambassador

  • Support Student Recruitment Events and Corporate events with set-up and pack-down
  • Run Campus Tours
  • Opportunities to work on UCAS events around the UK, Higher Education fairs, Open Days, etc
            

Events Lead Ambassador

  • Support Student Recruitment Events and Corporate events teams by overseeing Ambassador work shifts
  • Administering event day rotas and lunch shifts.
  • Run Campus Tour schedules
  • Opportunities to work on UCAS events around the UK, Higher Education fairs, Open Days, etc.

How do I find out more?

More information for UEL students is available on our Student Ambassador page (internal link).

If you have any questions about the scheme, please contact Asia Teagle - a.teagle@uel.ac.uk