Student Ambassador; ACES

Job Details

UE02: £24,547 per annum pro rata

USG / Student Recruitment and Admissions

Guaranteed

Hours:

40 hours across duration of contract

Fixed term: 31 July 2027

As Student Ambassador for ACES Edinburgh, you will support ACES in engaging under‑represented and disadvantaged young people interested in studying art, design, or architecture  will assist in delivering a range of events from portfolio preparation to talks, both online and in‑person.

• Support the ACES Portfolio Preparation Programme on Fridays 13:00‑18:00 from 11 September 2026 to 22 January 2027.
• Help plan and run portfolio preparation and other student engagement events.
• Assist participants and staff to achieve the programme’s goals.

• Current full‑time, matriculated student in the School of Design or ESALA at Edinburgh College of Art for the 2026‑27 academic year.
• Understanding of and empathy for students targeted by widening participation programmes.
• Excellent interpersonal, flexibility and time‑management skills.
• Team‑player who supports colleagues and participants.
• Availability to work Fridays 13:00‑18:00 between 11 September 2026 and 22 January 2027.

• Good salary/pay rates.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and broaden experience.
• Variety every day.

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award, is a member of the Race Equality Charter, and a Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champion. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, particularly from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds and those supported by ACES.

Please include the following documents:

• CV
• Cover letter

Additional requirements:

• Right to work in the UK.
• PVG check required.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 8 July 2026 at 11:59pm UK time.

Interviews will be held on Monday 20 July 2026 in Edinburgh.