Enterprise Student Ambassador

Reference
1092560

Branch
Heriot-Watt University

Start date
20/02/2025

Duration
3 Months

Hours and days
Up to 10 hours per week

Dress code
Smart Casual

Rate of pay
£12.14

Holiday rate
£1.47

Role
This Student Ambassador role will represent and support the engagement and activity carried out by the GRID Business and Enterprise directorate.

Duties and responsibilities

For role 1 (Schools: EBS, SOSS, EGIS, SoTD, MACS)

• Promote GRID enterprise services within these schools.
• Engage with students and faculty to raise awareness of available resources.
• Organize and participate in outreach events.
• Provide feedback on outreach effectiveness.
• Represent GRID and communicate effectively with fellow ambassadors.
• Report weekly to the Enterprise Executive.

 

For role 2 (Departments: H&C, iNETz, Lyell, Robotics & AI, Q&P):

• Promote GRID enterprise services within these departments.
• Foster connections between students, faculty, and GRID.
• Coordinate and support outreach initiatives.
• Gather and report on outreach metrics.
• Represent GRID in a professional manner.
• Report weekly to the Enterprise Executive.

Skills and experience
Experience:

• Involvement in student organizations, public speaking, and teamwork.
• Previous volunteer or part-time roles demonstrating relevant skills.

Training:

• Participation in relevant university workshops or training programs.
• Willingness to undergo additional role-specific training.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a relevant degree program.
• Strong academic performance.
• Understanding of Heriot-Watt University’s schools and subject areas.

Skills:

• Strong communication skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive approach.

Authorization:

• Must have legal authorization to work part-time while in this role (e.g., student visa compliance).

Location
Edinburgh

Additional information

To Apply: This role is for current Heriot-Watt Students only. Please submit a relevant CV as well as a relevant cover letter which clearly states your suitability for this role. This advert is set to close on Sunday November 9th 2025 at 23:59. Interviews are expected to be held the week commencing February 10th. Please note this advert may close early if sufficient applications are received prior to the closing date. 

For advice on CVs, cover letters and job applications, Heriot-Watt students can visit the Careers Service.

If you have any questions about the role or the application process, please email unitemps@hw.ac.uk

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