Student Ambassador
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Position Overview & Specifications
Central Marketing & Student Recruitment
Location:
Ambleside, Carlisle, Lancaster or London
Starting Salary:
£9.50
Post Type:
Hourly Paid
Contract Type:
Fixed Term - Ends 31/08/2023
Release Date:
Thursday 19 January 2023
Closing Date:
23.59 hours BST on Friday 31 March 2023
Reference:
XX082722-R
Working within the Marketing and Recruitment Department, as a* Student Ambassador *you will support across a diverse range of student recruitment activity, building and growing your skillset alongside your studies. Drawing upon your first-hand experience and knowledge, your support is integral in enhancing the promotion of the University to both prospective students and their influencers. You will work with a wide range of individuals and groups, offering opportunities to strengthen your communication skills with both learners, influencers and stakeholders.
We are looking for individuals who are willing to learn and develop within the role, building skills around teamwork, organisation and customer service. Throughout the role you will be supported to develop professionalism, technical knowledge and key skills such as working independently.
The role is completely flexible allowing you to choose the shifts that fit around your academic studies. We welcome applications from current students as well as those having completed their degree (or equivalent) in the last year.
Due to the nature of the software in use and staff support required, the role is an on-site role with limited ability to work from home.
Informal enquiries: Jen Perkins | Outreach Officer | studentambassadors@cumbria.ac.uk | 01228 616333
Job Type: Contract
Salary: £9.50 per hour
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Student Ambassador roles across University of Cumbria's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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