The Student Ambassador scheme is an excellent way to earn while you learn, gain valuable work experience, develop new skills and build your future network. 

The Student Ambassador scheme offers a wide range of opportunities that fit around your studies.

Get involved with a variety of events such as open days, higher education fairs in local schools and colleges, campus tours, enrolment and more!

What does a Student Ambassador do? 

Student Ambassadors assist with short- and long-term projects and one-off events by offering support, encouragement and advice to prospective and current students, their families and supporters.

Some activities that Student Ambassadors get involved, include the following: 

  • open days, applicant visit days and information evenings 
  • deliver talks about your course and student life 
  • campus visits and taster days 
  • campus tours 
  • support visits from local schools and colleges 
  • share your unique student experience 
  • supporting during Arrivals and enrolment 
  • supporting with projects and initiatives 

Successful Students will be able to work in the activities mentioned above, although it does not mean that you are guaranteed to work in every activity.

What to expect as a Student Ambassador

Student Ambassadors are vital to the functions of the university. You are a positive representation of the University of Westminster and are expected to use your unique experiences to provide support and guidance to prospective and current students. It is expected that all Student Ambassadors are effective in their role, to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner to all.

Your actions and attitude will reflect on the University of Westminster's reputation. Don't worry if you don't know everything, we encourage questions to be effective in your role! Training will be provided before you commence as a Student Ambassador.

As a Student Ambassador, don’t forget:

To take pride: When you step up to the role of representing your course and the University of Westminster, you will realise the importance and reach you have. 

To challenge yourself: You'll be exercising your skills in public speaking, information retention, and personal interaction. This is a safe space, with real responsibilities and consequences. 

That fear is normal: Means you care. Remember your first day? Were you feeling scared or anxious? Prospective students will be feeling the same way. Reassure them! Be the person you would have liked to meet on your first day. 

To feel the excitement: You'll meet a wide range of people, make contacts, be involved in events, and travel. Make the best out of your time. 

A rewarding experience: Fast-track your professional development as you gain new experiences, skills and accomplishments. These will prove useful for your future endeavours in the world of work, from applications to interviews. 

Why become a Student Ambassador?

  • Experience - develop key employability and interpersonal skills and knowledge
  • Confidence - tackle new experiences and overcome challenges
  • Flexibility - fit your work around your studies!
  • Training - we'll support you through training opportunities to help you be effective in your role
  • Network - build a professional network across the university and identify work references for future employment
  • Inspire - support prospective students in their goals of going to university
  • Recognition - utilise your ambassador experience as part of your application to the Westminster Employability Award
  • Earn while you learn - get paid for your time!

Hear from Student Ambassadors about why they joined the Student Ambassador scheme.

How to become a Student Ambassador 

Applications are now closed and will re-open in September 2024. If you are interested in becoming a Student Ambassador, you can put a note on your calendar and keep checking this site.

This scheme is only available to undergraduate and postgraduate students. If you have any doubts or need to contact us, email us at [email protected].

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