Language Ambassadors - Student Outreach Event

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 Outreach Team is looking for organised, professional and enthusiastic students to work as Student Ambassadors at an upcoming on-campus outreach event. In this role, you will help create a welcoming and positive experience for visiting college students and tutors.

Duties will include:
- Welcoming visitors and assisting with registration on arrival
- Supporting late arrivals by directing them to the correct event sessions
- Providing general information and assistance throughout the day
- Supporting tutors during breakout sessions
- Sharing your experiences of studying at Manchester Met and living in Manchester

You will provide helpful information to pupils studying languages in secondary education, sharing insights into your degree programme, the Faculty of Arts & Humanities, Manchester Met, and your own experiences of studying languages at university.

This is a great opportunity to develop your communication, teamwork and customer service skills while representing Manchester Met and inspiring prospective students.

Date: Wednesday 23 September 2026
Hours: 9:00am to 3:00pm (35-minute lunch break)
Briefing: A briefing for the event will be provided either online before the event or on the morning of the event.

Person Specification

Applicants must:

• Be a current Year 3 Manchester Met student studying within the BALLT programme (Languages, Linguistics and TESOL)
• Have strong verbal communication skills and be confident engaging with pupils and teachers of foreign languages
• Be able to act as a positive ambassador for your course, the Languages programme, and Manchester Met
• Work effectively with the Language Outreach Coordinator and wider event delivery team
• Demonstrate a positive attitude towards studying languages in higher education and at Manchester Met
• Be reliable, professional and punctual
• Be comfortable sharing your experiences of studying at Manchester Met and living in Manchester

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 13th September.

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.

If you have any queries, or need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.