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Student Sustainability Ambassador

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1121038


University of Northampton


23/11/2026


6 Months


50 hours across project


Casual

Pay


£13.45


£1.96

Description

Role
We are seeking two enthusiastic Student Sustainability Ambassadors to support the delivery of the Student-led Circular Innovation Hub, funded through the Student Success Innovation Fund. The project aims to empower students to develop sustainability leadership, employability and project management skills while promoting circular living and social innovation across the University community. Working closely with academic staff, the Centre for GESD and the Environment and Sustainability Team, successful applicants will help co-design, promote, facilitate and evaluate sustainability-focused activities, including the UON Social Innovation Challenge and the Waterside Circular Living Lab.

 

What You Will Gain

• Sustainability leadership experience.

• Project management and facilitation skills.

• Experience working with academic and professional services teams.

• Enhanced employability and networking opportunities.

• Opportunity to contribute to a University-wide sustainability initiative with real-world impact. 

The University of Northampton is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from students from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from students who are passionate about sustainability, innovation, social impact and creating positive change within the University community.

Duties and responsibilities
Key Responsibilities

• Attend project induction and ambassador development activities.
• Participate in training relating to sustainability, circular economy principles, social innovation, facilitation and project management.
• Support the co-design of project activities and student engagement initiatives.
• Promote the UON Social Innovation Challenge and recruit participants.
• Facilitate student challenge competition activities and development sessions.
• Support implementation of the Waterside Circular Living Lab.
• Collect participant feedback and assist with reflective activities.
• Contribute to project evaluation, dissemination and reporting.
• Act as a positive role model for sustainability and student engagement across the University.

Skills and experience

Essential Criteria

• Current University of Northampton Undergraduate or Postgraduate studenty.

• Strong interest in sustainability, social innovation and student engagement.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of students and staff.

• Reliable, organised and able to manage competing priorities.

• Willingness to participate in training and reflective development activities.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of student leadership, volunteering or ambassador roles.

• Experience organising events, workshops or student activities.

• Interest in sustainability, environmental issues, circular economy or civic engagement.

• Experience using social media or digital platforms for promotion and engagement.

Location
Waterside Campus

Additional information
Closing Date: Friday 6th November, 5:00 pm

 
For informal enquiries, please contact:
Dr Deniz Meric - Senior Lecturer in Strategic Management and International Business, Faculty of Business and Law, University of Northampton
Email: deniz.meric@northampton.ac.uk

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