Arts & Humanities Ambassador Recruitment 2026/2027

Job description

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.

The Humanities, Languages and Social Science, Manchester Fashion Institute, School of Digital Art and School of Art Departments need you to work events throughout the 2026-2027 academic year including Open and Visit Days.

You will be required to provide information to prospective students including the benefits of higher education and address the key selling points of Manchester Met.

Duties:

• Represent your course and subject area at upcoming recruitment events.
• Support academics during recruitment events such as answering questions prospective students and guests may have, assisting with presentations and facility demonstrations.
• Approaching visitors to offer assistance (e.g. providing directions) and answer questions.
• Act as a tour guide giving visitors an informative overview of the university campuses and telling them about student life.
• Supporting the marketing team with set up and break down of materials for events (e.g. putting up, collapsing or moving pull-up banners)

Dates: September 2026 - June 2027

Hours of Work: Ad Hoc

Dress code: Branded T-shirts provided on day of the event

Person Specification

This role is only open to current Manchester Met Students who meet the following requirements -

• Previously recruited Arts & Humanities Subject Support Ambassadors & students currently studying in the School of Digital Art (SODA), Manchester Fashion Institute (MFI), or School of Art
• Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to engage with staff, prospective students and teachers.
• Able to be a positive role model to young people.
• Responsible attitude and the ability to show initiative.
• Able to contribute and work effectively as part of a team or independently.
• A commitment to providing excellent customer service and a professional approach, at all times.
• A positive perspective on HE, educational experiences more broadly, and the University

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 1 November 2026.

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.