PlayStation Career Pathways Summer School Ambassador

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£12.60 hourly pay + £1.51 per hour holiday pay

One off role

Manchester campus (Jobs4Students)

22 Jun 2025

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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.

The Faculty Outreach team are seeking to recruit 2 students studying at the School of Digital Arts (SODA) to take part in the PlayStation Career Pathways Program Non-residential Summer School. It would be preferable if you are currently a recipient of the PlayStation Career Pathways Program Scholarship. If you are, please state this in your application.

The PlayStation Career Pathways Program Non-residential Summer School is aimed at individuals from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds who are currently studying in Year 12 or equivalent at a college or school and have an interest in studying the digital arts.  

The successful candidates will be expected to share their experience of studying at SODA and the PlayStation Career Pathways Program Scholarship (if applicable) with the students during an introductory session, be on hand to answer any questions during a Q&A session, interact with the students during the workshops and attend the ‘Show and Tell’ session.

You will be expected to provide a positive and informative perspective on all aspects of studying here at Manchester Met and being a part of the Manchester Met University community.

Responsibilities

Network with the students across the 3 days
Take part in a Q&A session and share experience of studying at SODA and the PlayStation Career Pathways Program Scholarship (if applicable)
Answer questions about university as you interact with the students across the 3 days. You can direct complex questions to Outreach and teaching staff.
Assist the academic lead during the workshops – by participating and assisting visiting students where necessary.

You will receive a full briefing to ensure you are able to guide students successfully and confidently around the campus and support the workshop activity.

Dates: Tuesday 15 July until Thursday 17 July

Hours of Work: 10:00am-3:00pm

Details of briefing/training: 1 hour (Thursday 10 July, 10:00am – 11:00am)

Person Specification

This role is only open to current Manchester Met Students who meet the following requirements -

To be a successful, you will need to be enthusiastic, reliable and enjoy working as part of a team. You must explain in your application form how you meet the following requirements of this role:

Outgoing and confident.
Good with young people.
Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to engage with staff and visitors.
Ability to undertake any role with a positive and professional manner.
Evidence of a responsible attitude and the ability to show initiative.
Able to contribute and work effectively in a team.
A positive attitude to university life.

Essential

Studying at SODA
General knowledge of Information and Guidance (IAG) and able to share own experiences.
Confident when working with groups.

Desirable

Passionate about helping young people discover higher education opportunities and options available.

How to Apply

Please apply via the Apply button, completing the form on the next page.

The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on Sunday 22nd June 2025

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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