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 will be open from Monday 19 January 2026 at 9am and will close on Sunday 1 February 2026 at 11.45PM.
Click the button below to start your application.
FAQs
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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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