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1116683
University of Northampton
05/10/2026
9 Months
Flexible working hours
Smart Casual
Pay
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Description
Role
Are you a current University of Northampton student with a passion for your university and a desire to make a difference? Are your looking for flexible work which you can fit around your studies and commitments?
As a UON Student Ambassador, you'll not only get to represent your university by working with our Marketing Team but will also develop crucial skills that are highly valued by employers, including communication, teamwork, and leadership.This role is perfect for enthusiastic students looking to enhance their CV, meet new people, and develop their marketing, communication, and leadership skills in real-world scenarios.
Duties and responsibilities
As a Student Ambassador, you'll support student recruitment activities and have the opportunity to work with primary and secondary schools, representing the University of Northampton to prospective students.
Typical tasks include:
• Assisting at recruitment events such as Open Days, Applicant Visit Days and Interview Days, supporting and inspiring potential students and their guests.
• Leading campus tours that showcase UON student supports, facilities and student life at UON.
• Supporting online webinars, sharing first-hand student experience.
• Delivering compelling presentations to school groups on and off campus.
• Representing the University at prestigious external student recruitment exhibitions, including UCAS and UK-Uni Search.
• Supporting administrative marketing activity including phone calls, digital media creation, and event evaluations.
Skills and experience
Essential:
• A current student at the University of Northampton with a passion for sharing their university experience.
• Confident in holding conversations and giving information about the University and the surrounding Northampton area.
• Proactive, comfortable working independently, and able to use initiative to complete tasks.
• Proven ability to work as part of an effective team.
• Excellent communication skills (including English speaking skills) which can be adapted to suit a range of audiences including prospective students, parents, community and industry partners, teachers, children, and young people.
• Excellent time keeping and organisational skills.
Location
Primarily based at University of Northampton’s Waterside campus
Benefits
The rate of pay for this role is £13.45ph with £1.96ph holiday pay
Additional information
Location: You will be primarily based at University of Northampton’s Waterside campus. If shifts include travel to other locations, we will organise this on your behalf and provide you with the travel plans.
Benefits: Flexible working hours. You apply for the shifts you are available for, allowing you to work around your studies and other commitments.
Dress Code: Ambassadors will be required to wear smart casual clothes and comfortable shoes. Student Ambassador branded t-shirt and jacket will be provided.
How to apply
The application process has two stages. Please see details below.
Stage One:
Complete the following application form and register for one of our two available Interview Workshop sessions. Please use the link below.
The dates and times for the Assessment Centre are:
• Monday 5 October, 3pm – 5.30pm
• Thursday 8 October, 3pm – 5.30pm
Stage Two:
Attend your chosen Interview Workshop session.
This will be a chance for you to demonstrate your skills, personality, work readiness and ability to use your initiative.
Please note you must attend the full session.
Successful candidates:
Successful candidates will be put forward to work with the Events Team, Schools Liaison Team and School Engagement Team. An additional interview/training is required to work with the Schools Engagement Team (who work with primary and secondary schools). Further information will be provided to interested successful candidates.