Becoming a Student Ambassador at the University of Westminster is a unique opportunity to represent the university, welcome new students, and gain valuable career skills. While starting or continuing to build your personal brand in a professional setting.
What does a Student Ambassador do?
As a Student Ambassador, your responsibilities are diverse, offering you the chance to participate in a variety of paid activities:
- Event and operational support: Help at Open Days, student fairs, ad-hoc administrative and creative roles, and other university-led events.
- Campus tours: Lead campus tours, highlighting university facilities and student life.
- Student life presentations: Give talks about your course and university experiences.
- Peer mentoring: Guide new students through their university transition, offering support during orientation.
- Marketing and outreach: Represent the university at external events like school visits and higher education fairs, and promotional materials.
Why become a Student Ambassador?
The Student Ambassador Programme offers a wide range of benefits that extend beyond the immediate rewards of the role:
- Skills development: Develop public speaking, communication, leadership, event, and time management skills to boost your employability.
- Networking opportunities: Build connections with staff, industry professionals, and peers, opening doors to different opportunities.
- Flexible working hours: Choose shifts that fit your academic schedule, balancing work and study easily.
- Financial and recognition rewards: Earn competitive pay with opportunities for added responsibilities as you gain experience.
- Personal growth: Gain confidence and resilience, tackle new challenges, contributing to your own personal development.
How to become a Student Ambassador
If you're interested in joining the Student Ambassador Programme, follow these steps:
- Check eligibility: Ensure you are a current undergraduate or postgraduate student at the University of Westminster.
- Selection criteria: The evaluation of candidates focuses on how well they reflect the university's values and their enthusiasm for joining the Programme.
- Group interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to group interviews assessing motivation, proactivity, empathy, communication, professionalism, and alignment with university values.
- Training: Selected candidates receive training on the Programme structure, university knowledge, and other skills needed to prepare you for the role.
Apply to become a student ambassador
Applications for the Student Ambassador Programme open at various points during the academic year. Updates will be shared around campus, on our LinkedIn page, and on this site once applications are open again.
Keep an eye out for more information and upcoming opportunities to get involved!
What our ambassadors say
“The Ambassador Programme supported my professional growth in so many ways. It pushed me out of my comfort zone and helped me become more confident in my abilities. I even had the chance to work on creative projects with the team, which strengthened the skills I want to pursue in my career.” – Kendall Remington
“My piece of advice to a new ambassador would be that it takes time for some people to become confident in front of strangers, but Westminster is a topic you are an expert in. The Ambassadors’ Programme is the best place to build up your confidence and communication skills.” - Antoni Fernandez Canyelles
“Working with other ambassadors has helped me improve my teamwork and leadership skills. I’ve also learned how to stay organised, plan events and handle challenges calmly. Overall, the experience has helped me feel more capable, more proactive and more confident in myself.” – Ibrahim Ali
“A standout part of my ambassador journey has been seeing the direct impact of my support on students, especially when someone tells me that my guidance helped them make an informed decision about joining the University.” – Vahnika Batchu
FAQs
Do you have a question about the Student Ambassador programme? Find the answer on our FAQs page.
Contact us
For further details about the Student Ambassador Programme or if you have any questions about the application process, please contact us at [email protected].
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