ER International Student Ambassador

We are now recruiting for our International Student Ambassadors for 2026-17 and are inviting students from the following regions to apply for a position:

• East Asia
  - China/Japan/Taiwan/South Korea (UG & PG)
• South Asia
  - India/Pakistan/Bangladesh/Nepal (UG & PG)
• Middle East
  - Saudi/Kuwait/Qatar (UG & PG)
• South-East Asia
  - Malaysia/Thailand/Indonesia/Singapore (UG & PG)
• Africa
  - Kenya/Ghana/Nigeria (PG)
• Europe
  - Spain/Portugal (UG)
• North America - USA/Canada (UG)
• South America
  - Any (UG & PG)

This role requires the sharing of experience from a relative international student perspective. Please do not apply unless you are from one of these countries/regions listed above.

ER International Student Ambassador 26/17

£12.71 basic rate plus £1.53 holiday pay (£14.24 per hour)

External Relations (ER)

International Recruitment & Events Coordinator

14th November 2026

30th September 2027

1-1 interviews will be held on Thursday 29th & Friday 30th October.

You will be based on campus, with optional opportunities to travel across the UK to support various student recruitment events, as part of the wider ER Student Ambassador community.

Thursday 22nd October 2026

As an International Student Ambassador, you will have the exciting opportunity to represent our institution, engage with prospective overseas students, and be a vital part of our student ambassador community. Your responsibilities will include sharing your personal experiences and journeys to studying at Lancaster with offer holders, via a range of platforms. If successfully appointed as an International Student Ambassador, you will also automatically join our wider ER Student Ambassador community.

This will give you access to further shift opportunities on campus and beyond, such as leading campus tours, participating in student recruitment events, and providing valuable insights to prospective students and guests. This role is perfect for enthusiastic and motivated students who are passionate about Lancaster University and eager to inspire others. If you’re looking to enhance your communication, teamwork and leadership skills, build meaningful connections, and leave a positive lasting impact on others.

You will be joining the External Relations (ER) Events team, who lead activities such as the Open Days, Offer Holder Events, International Student Arrivals, Campus Tours and online outreach activities. There are also opportunities to work with other departments across the University on an ad-hoc basis.

Full training in all aspects of the role will be provided.

• Represent Lancaster University to the highest possible standard, engage with prospective students, and be a vital part of our campus community.
• Share positive experiences and enthusiasm for Higher Education and Lancaster University, specifically in your communications with international offer holders, applicants and visitors, and at events and activities throughout the year.
• Act as an Ambassador for the University, promoting its ethos, opportunities and services and enhancing its reputation at events.
• Answer any questions that offer holders and visitors may have professionally and positively and share personal experiences of life in Lancaster.
• Have good knowledge of Lancaster University and be able to share this knowledge with offer holders, applicants and visitors.
• Communicate and engage with offer holders and applicants via a range of platforms, including email, Teams, Unibuddy and social media.
• Support the International Recruitment and Marketing teams by providing key market insights and the creation of region-specific content/marketing materials.
• Support the wider…