We are currently recruiting on-campus postgraduate students studying at the University of Edinburgh. The deadline for applications is Monday 16 September, 23:59. How to applyStep 1: Read the job descriptionStudent Ambassador job descriptionStep 2: Prepare a cover letterThis is the most important part of your application and will be used to make the decision on who we interview for the role.A cover letter is a personal statement (max one side of A4) detailing your skills and experience. It should answer the following questions while referring back to the job description:Why do you want to be a Student Ambassador? What skills and experiences do you have that are relevant, in particular in relation to the essential and desirable criteria, in the job description? You may wish to make use of both our advice and the Careers Service's advice on writing a cover letter to help you.Our cover letter top tipsHow to write your cover letter (Careers Service)Step 3: Prepare a CV / resume (optional)You may want to include a CV or resume with your application. This can help to add a little context to your cover letter but is optional for this position. The cover letter is enough in most cases. Step 4: Submit your applicationYou must submit your application by Monday 16 September, 23:59. We have included some guidance below including sections of the application that you do not need to complete for this role. We recommend using this guidance as you complete the application. If you already have an existing work contract with another department within the University of Edinburgh, you must use your University work email address when applying for this role, not your student UUN email address.Apply to be a postgraduate Student AmbassadorSections of the form and how to complete themContact informationComplete all required fields. When entering your address you should put your term-time address if you know this. If you do not then you should enter your home address and can update this later if you are recruited.Date of birth and National Insurance NumberComplete your date of birth. To work in the UK you have to have a National Insurance Number. If you do not have one, please start the process for information can be found on our Human Resources National Insurance Number webpage. Work preferencesPlease leave this blank, we do not look at this information.Application questionsAnswer all questions.ExperiencePlease do not add experience here. We do not look at this information and will look for this in your cover letter.EducationPlease do not add education here. We do not look at this information.Application documentationYou do not need to include a resume with your application. If you are uploading a cover letter only please upload it in the "upload resume" box. If you are uploading both resume and cover letter please upload them in their respective boxes.Additional documents to support your applicationPlease do not upload any documents here.Licenses and certificatesPlease do not add licenses or certificates here. We do not look at this information.LanguagesPlease do not add languages here. We do not look at this information.Referee detailsPlease leave this blank, we do not look at this information.Diversity informationThis infomation is not used in selection and it is not made available to staff who are recruiting. It is collected to comply with legal equality duties but you are not obliged to provide this information. If you do not want to you can use the "Prefer not to say" or "Information refused" options when answering the questions. E-signaturePlease complete this section then click the 'Submit' button.After you have appliedOnce you submit your application you will be asked to provide documentation to prove your right to work in the UK (including students with British nationality). Further information is available on the University's Right to Work webpages.Application timeline and key datesApplication deadlineThe deadline to complete the application will be Monday 16 September, 23:59.InterviewsInterviews will be held week commencing Monday 14 October. They will be hosted online via MS Teams video call. Interviews will last approximately 30 minutes.You will be asked to submit times you are available for interview when we contact you after you submit your application. Training dayThe in-person training day is tentatively scheduled for Saturday 9 November. It will take place on our city centre campus. All training for this role is paid at the normal rate.If you are unable to attend due to an excusable absence that is discussed with the Student Ambassador Manager prior to the training date, you can watch the training recording. However, we do strongly recommend that you attend live if possible. If you are watching the recording, this as well as the self-directed online component of the additional training must be completed by Friday, 15 November.Additional trainingThere will be additional training that can be completed online however we also offer in-person sessions where staff from our team can support you while you complete this. These will take place on two evenings during the weeks beginning Monday 4 November and Monday 11 November. Need Help?If you have any questions about the position or the application that are not answered on this page please contact the Student Ambassador team: student.ambassadors@ed.ac.uk Employee privacy notice This article was published on 2024-07-22
