Join Our Recruitment and Admissions Team as our Student Ambassador Scheme AssistantAt Manchester Metropolitan University, our Recruitment and Admissions team plays a vital role in guiding prospective students from their first enquiry all the way through to enrolment. We're proud to support a wide range of audiences — from applicants and their families to university staff, and external partners — by providing clear, helpful advice, and a welcoming experience.
Each year, we connect with around 100,000 potential students through our recruitment campaigns, host 40,000 visitors both on campus and online, and run over 800 off-campus events. We also manage more than 80,000 applications annually, ensuring every applicant receives timely and supportive communication. At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to offering high-quality information and guidance, helping students make confident, informed decisions about their future.
This fixed-term role (until 31 July 2026) sits within our Undergraduate Student Recruitment Team. You'll play a key part in organising and delivering events like open days and applicant visit days. A big focus of your role will be coordinating our Student Ambassador Scheme, which includes around 500 current students who help bring our events to life. You'll lead on recruiting new student ambassadors, manage the day-to-day running of the scheme, and support the wider team with event logistics and planning.
We're looking for someone who: Communicates clearly and confidently with a wide range of people
Can manage their time well and stay organised in a busy environment
Has a good understanding of university application processes, UK 14–19 qualifications, and student finance
Brings strong administrative skills, experience in event coordination, and is comfortable using Microsoft Office tools and complex databases. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, people-focused environment and want to help shape the journey of future students, we'd love to hear from you.
Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.
Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.
Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy.
This vacancy is expected to attract a high volume of applications. Therefore, under the Disability Confident Scheme, only disabled people who apply under the scheme and best meet the essential criteria will be offered an interview.
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