Details
1117010
University of Warwick
07/10/2026
1 - 2 Weeks
See advert
Uniform Provided
Pay
£13.45
£1.62
Description
Role
The role of the Open Day Assistant is to support at the October Undergraduate Open Days. The role will require you to work alongside the Student Recruitment Team and the Warwick Welcome Service.
It will give you the opportunity to speak with prospective students and their supporters (parents/carers/teachers), sharing your experience of University Life and helping to develop their understanding of studying at Warwick.
This post is open to all students at the University of Warwick.
Please only apply for this role if you are available to work on Saturday 11th October and Saturday 25th October. A compulsory briefing will be beforehand, possibly 8th October which you will also need to be able to attend.
Please include the below information on your cover letter to be considered:
Full Name
Warwick Email Address (NOT your personal email and no user code email)
Please ensure you are available for the below dates before applying:
- Training - 7th October for in-person training 4-6pm *If you are unavailable for the training date, then you will be unable to attend the Open Days.
-1st Open Day: 10th October – shift times are between 9-4pm
2nd Open Day: 24th October - shift times are between 9-4pm
Notes: -You must be available for training to work the Open Days
-You can be available for one date of the Open Day’s; however, both dates are preferred.
Applications close midnight the 6th September, and a form to capture further details will be sent 8/9th September. All working is subject to completing right to work checks with unitemps
Duties and responsibilities
- Greeting visitors and answering general questions about university and student life
- Assisting with the set-up and clear down at the events
- Providing directions to places on campus
- Acting as a positive role model in an approachable and friendly manner
- Sharing your university experiences with prospective students and families from a range of backgrounds
- Supporting session/event leads where appropriate
Skills and experience
- Greeting visitors and answering general questions about university and student life
- Assisting with the set-up and clear down at the events
- Providing directions to places on campus
- Acting as a positive role model in an approachable and friendly manner
- Sharing your university experiences with prospective students and families from a range of backgrounds
- Supporting session/event leads where appropriate
Location
University of Warwick
Additional information
Uniform: Uniform provided, sensible shoes for walking / potential wet weather, long sleeve in black/white advised for October or a t shirt underneath polo provided
Advert closing date: Midnight on the 6th September
Start date: 6th October 2026
Please note, if you apply for this role your contact details will be shared directly with the hiring manager.
Your CV and Cover Letter is your chance to explain why you are interested in the role and why you feel like you will be suitable fit. Relying too heavily on services such as Chat GPT when writing your cv and cover letters could reduce your chances of being shortlisted.
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