School of Nursing and Public Health
Hourly Pay Rate:
£13.45 hourly pay + £1.62 per hour holiday rate
Hours Per Week
1.5
Duration of role:
Short term role
All Locations
Manchester campus (Jobs4Students)
Closing Date:
15 Nov 2026

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.
 

We are looking for two current nursing students, one MSc Nursing student and one BSc Nursing Top-Up student, to join our Unibuddy platform as ambassadors.

Unibuddy is an app designed to support incoming nursing students ahead of starting their course in September. It provides a space where applicants can:

  • Ask questions about student life and study
  • Join online drop-in sessions
  • Begin preparing for their nursing journey

As a Unibuddy Ambassador, you will play a key role in creating a welcoming and supportive environment by sharing your experiences and helping new students feel confident and prepared.

Key Responsibilities

  • Respond to questions from incoming nursing students via the Unibuddy app
  • Provide friendly, accurate, and supportive guidance about student life, placements, and study expectations
  • Participate in occasional online drop-in sessions
  • Share your experiences to help new students transition into nursing study

 What We’re Looking For

  • We currently have two roles available for one MSc Nursing student and one BSc Nursing Top-Up student.
  • Able to spend up to 30 minutes per week replying to offer-holders’ questions on the unibuddy app.
  • Able to attend 2x online drop-in sessions with Nursing offer-holders to discuss student life at Manchester Met – dates will be arranged with you.

 What You’ll Gain

  • Valuable experience in peer support and student engagement
  • Development of communication and facilitation skills
  • Opportunity to enhance your CV with a flexible role that you can undertake from home
  • A chance to make a meaningful difference to incoming students
Date(s): November 2026 - March 2027
Hours of Work: 1.5 hours 

Person Specification

This role is only open to current Manchester Met Students who meet the following requirements:,
 
  • Current student nurse enrolled on the MSc Nursing or BSc Top-Up programme
  • Friendly, approachable, and supportive communication style
  • Reliable and able to commit up to 30 minutes per week plus additional time for online drop-ins
  • Enthusiastic about helping new students settle into university life

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 15th November 2026.
 
Please be aware that roles may close earlier than the stated closing date, where a high number of applications are received. To ensure you have an opportunity to apply, please do so as soon as possible.
    
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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