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Student Ambassador Scheme

Be inspirational.  Be a Student Ambassador.

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About Us

The University of Kent has a well established Student Ambassador Scheme, having recruited Ambassadors for more than 20 years.

Undergraduate and postgraduate students are employed as Student Ambassadors to undertake a wide range of paid opportunities across the University. This includes supporting Open Days and Offer Holder Days at the Canterbury and Medway campuses, delivering activities in local schools and colleges, and supporting academic schools with marketing campaigns, to name just a few.  

Student Ambassadors represent the University of Kent by sharing their knowledge, experiences and enthusiasm, helping to inspire prospective students to consider higher education and the University of Kent.  

Before commencing work, Student Ambassadors must complete a comprehensive suite of training, including safeguarding, data protection and GDPR, and health and safety. Ambassadors must also complete an enhanced DBS check (criminal record check) and are provided with a Student Ambassador T-shirt and lanyard.  

There are also opportunities for further training and progression within the scheme. Ambassadors manage their own diaries and apply for work opportunities that fit around their studies and other commitments, making the scheme a flexible form of employment.

The Ambassador Scheme is more than just employment. It is a diverse and welcoming community that provides students with valuable employability skills, experience and opportunities to enhance both their student experience and future career prospects.  

"I think that's what being an ambassador means to me. It's about inspiration."

Student ambassador

Working with Schools and Colleges

Many ambassador opportunities involve working with school and FE college students, both on campus and off campus.

Some of this work will involve showcasing and promoting the University of Kent to prospective applicants.  

At other times, ambassador work will involve attainment and aspiration raising, presenting the idea of university to those who have the potential, but may not have considered higher education as an option.  This is our outreach & widening participation work at the University of Kent. 

Our schools & colleges work
Outreach & WP

Open Days and Offer Holder Days

Ambassadors are integral to the success of our Open Days and Offer Holder Days.  Student Ambassadors may be required to provide signposting or registration support, or provide tours of the facilities available within their academic school.  These exciting events provide Ambassadors with the opportunity to speak to applicants or prospective applicants, showcasing the best of what the University of Kent and student life at Kent has to offer.

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Subject Specific Work

As a Student Ambassador, there may be opportunities available to work for your academic school.  As well as supporting your subject area on Open Days and Offer Holder Days, there may also be opportunities to work on subject-specific events and conferences for school and college students.  These activities are designed to give students a taste of what it could be like to study a particular subject area at University.

Ambassadors may also be used to support marketing and social media campaigns for their academic school, calling prospective students and taking part in video interviews to be published on their school website.