Recruitment and Admissions
Hourly Pay Rate:
£12.00 hourly pay + £1.44 per hour holiday pay
Hours Per Week
0
Duration of role:
Annual recruitment
All Locations
On Campus
Closing Date:
17 Nov 2024

Job Description

The current opportunity is available for current Manchester Met students, to apply you must be based in the UK for the duration of the role.
 
Overview 

The Recruitment and Admissions (R&A) team are currently seeking to recruit proactive, organised, professional, and enthusiastic students currently studying an undergraduate course at Manchester Met to become Student Ambassadors. 

Successful applicants will assist in the delivery of the University’s core recruitment and widening participation strategies. Successful candidates will be required to provide information to prospective students including the benefits of higher education and address the key selling points of Manchester Met.  

The Student Ambassador roles are casual, offering flexibility when working around study commitments. Work opportunities are more frequent during school semesters.  

Student Ambassadors 

Student Ambassadors are mostly required for front of house duties at university recruitment events, such as Open Days and Visit Days. Most of the recruitment events are on Wednesdays and Saturdays, therefore you will typically need to be available on these days. The role could also include assisting with office duties such as supporting with the Clearing process in the month of August.  

Duties 

Student Ambassadors will primarily: 
  • Represent the University at recruitment events, such as Open Days and Visit Days.
  • Support the set-up of recruitment events such as preparing and dismantling exhibition areas.
  • Act as a tour guide giving visitors an informative overview of the university campuses and telling them about student life.

Person Specification

This role is only open to current undergraduate Manchester Met Students who meet the following requirements:
  • Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to engage with staff, prospective students, parents/guardians and teachers.
  • Able to be a positive role model to young people.
  • Responsible attitude and the ability to show initiative and be pro-active.
  • Able to contribute and work effectively as part of a team or independently.
  • A commitment to providing excellent customer service and a professional approach, at all times.
  • Reliable, punctual, organised and conscientious.
  • A positive perspective on Higher Education, educational experiences more broadly, and the University.
  • Able to work flexibly to ensure smooth delivery of events.
  • Willing to complete mandatory training before commencing work if needed.

How to Apply

Please apply via the Apply button, completing the form on the next page. The application process consists of an initial written application form. Success at this stage will result in an invite to demonstrate your skills through our assessment centre which will include a series of activities.  
 
A CV is not required for, and will not be considered as a part of, this application.
 
The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on Sunday 17 November 2024.
 
The assessment centre will be conducted on campus, and successful applicants will be invited to select a date and time between 2nd December – 11th December once applications have closed. 

Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. 

We are committed to providing accessible and inclusive recruitment. If you require or would benefit from support or reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in work, please contact us by e-mailing [email protected]. This information will only be used and shared with those who require it to implement any change(s) and only at the point this is required.

If you have any queries, or need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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