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Become a Student Ambassador

Join our team of Student Ambassadors. Discover more about this varied, fun and flexible role on this page.

Two Student Ambassadors stood by Open Day signage on campus

You might have met some of our Student Ambassadors at an Open Day, campus tour, or virtually at one of our online events.

Student Ambassador talking to prospective students on campus tour

Working within the Student Recruitment and Widening Participation team, Student Ambassadors are the face of York St John University. We believe the best people to share their experiences of York St John are current students. An Ambassador's role is to showcase all that York St John has to offer to prospective students and visitors to the University. 

Shifts are varied and there are frequent opportunities to work for other departments across the University, such as Marketing, Student Support and Admissions. Work you might complete includes: 

  • Delivering campus tours
  • Supporting large-scale campus events such as Open Days
  • Supporting school visits on campus with learners from year 6 to post 16
  • Residential summer schools
  • Supporting outreach events for underrepresented groups such as mature learners and care experienced pupils
  • Mentoring
  • Administrative work

How to apply

Express your interest: Monday 1 September to Monday 15 September 2025
Applications open
: Monday 15 September 2025
Applications close: Thursday 2 October 2025 at 11.59pm

We will be collecting expressions of interest in the role between 1 and 15 September 2025. During this period, you can add your name and email address to a short form, and we will contact you as soon as the vacancy goes live.

The full application form will be available from Monday 15 September 2025. The deadline to apply is 11.59pm on Thursday 2 October 2025.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a written application. If your application is successful, you will be invited to attend a group interview.

Following this, successful candidates will be required to complete mandatory training and undergo the necessary background checks before beginning work.

If you have any questions about the process, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions document below or contact us at studentambassadors@yorksj.ac.uk.

Download: Student Ambassador FAQs (PDF, 1.3 MB)

What we are looking for

We want our Ambassadors to be independent, confident and strong communicators.

You must be a current York St John student who is passionate about studying at York St John and possess a willingness to support others. You can apply in any year of your course.

How the job works

The Student Ambassador role is flexible and should fit around your studies. You sign up to shifts that you can work. There are always a number of shifts available.

Student Ambassadors are paid £12.83 per hour plus holiday pay at £1.55 per hour. A uniform is provided.