Outreach Ambassador
Passionate about promoting higher education, motivated by making a difference and confident in your communication skills? Then we want to hear from you!
We recruit a team of recent Newcastle University graduates each year to represent the Newcastle student experience. They help encourage young people from a wide range of backgrounds to consider higher education.
Our team delivers activities in the form of workshops, presentations and interactive sessions. We do this in secondary schools and colleges, as well as online and on campus.
We are recruiting seven positions. The role offers you the opportunity to:
- travel across the UK
- organise on-campus events
- create activities for young people
- gain confidence at public speaking
- contribute towards widening participation at the University
- develop your professional skills, experience and network
What does the role entail?
As an Outreach Ambassador, you hold the potential to make a real difference in a young person’s life and inspire their choices. Last year's team delivered 700+ activities to over 125,000 students in more than 400 schools.
The role involves working across the country. You will need to be comfortable driving long distances and working away.
Activities that you would be responsible for include:
- deliver presentations, workshops and other educational content in schools and colleges across the UK
- create and develop engaging content, such as videos, reels, posts and blogs
- promote the university at higher education fairs and exhibitions
- host virtual presentations and workshops
- support on-campus events such as school visits, Open Days and Summer Schools
To discover more about the activities that Outreach Ambassadors get involved in, take a look at the following resources:
As an Outreach Ambassador you’d be supporting us to deliver on Newcastle University's Access and Participation Plan. This plan aims to increase the number of UCAS applications received from students who are currently under-represented at our university.
As such, we are especially keen to receive job applications from a diverse candidate pool including PARTNERS students and other under-represented groups.
Pay, hours and benefits
Salary: £26,942
Annual leave: 32 days holiday, plus bank holidays and 4 Christmas closure days.
Working hours: 37 hours per week. Regular evening and weekend work is required for travelling or attending events. Flexi-time and TOIL (Time Off In Lieu) can be accrued during the week and for weekend travel. Overtime is paid for any event work carried out on a Saturday and Sunday.
Office location: Your office will be based in the King's Gate, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 7RU.
Travel: All travel and accommodation is booked and paid for. Meal expenditure is reimbursed.
Staff benefits: Find out more about the benefits of working for Newcastle University.
Skills and attributes
You will have excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills. You will have the ability to deliver exciting presentations and activities to a range of audiences.
We need real team-players who are keen to get stuck into a challenge and can use their initiative to manage their time.
You will be resilient to cope with significant periods of travel and remote working, which are demanding aspects of the role.
Job description and person specification
Download the full Outreach Ambassador job description and person specification below.
Due to the nature of the role, you must:
- Hold a valid UK driving licence. We will check this at the interview.
- Have graduated from a Newcastle University undergraduate degree in 2024, or about to graduate from a Newcastle University undergraduate degree in 2025.
Training and development
You'll receive a comprehensive induction throughout August.
You'll develop the skills and knowledge needed for the role. This will include presentation skills workshops and sessions that give an overview of your aims and objectives for the year ahead.
It's not all hard work, as we throw in a few team-building activities. There will also be plenty of opportunities to develop your skills through termly personal development workshops and sessions with our Careers Service.
From September onwards, you will begin delivering Outreach sessions in schools and on-campus.
The Application Process
Information Event - 15:00, Wednesday 12 March 2025, Lindisfarne Room, Hadrian Building
- Attend to find out more about the role and speak to the current team.
Deadline - 23:59, Sunday 16 March 2025
- apply online via our vacancies website.
- attach a cover letter explaining how you meet the job criteria.
Invite to Interview - Wednesday 19 March 2025
- if you are shortlisted for the role, you will be invited to an assessment centre which will include a presentation, group task and individual interview.
Interviews - Wednesday 26 - Friday 28 March 2025
- you will be invited to one of these three dates.
Outcomes - Week beginning 7 April 2025
- we'll aim to let you know if have been successful by this week.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this opportunity open to international student graduates? |
The post is open to any graduate from an undergraduate course, due to graduate in summer 2025 or has already graduated in 2024. The post is open to international students. Please note: one of the specifications of the role is a knowledge of the UK school/college system. This will be assessed at application stage and interview. |
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Is the role 9-5, Monday to Friday? |
The role is a full-time position. Typical office hours are 9am-5pm, however hours are flexible and you will be expected to undertake evening and weekend work, in line with travel arrangements and event delivery. |
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Can I have a second job as well? |
As per the above, the post is full-time. It is a demanding role and owing to the flexible nature of working hours, we would not recommend a second job is undertaken at the same time. |
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What are the employee benefits included in this role? |
This webpage gives a comprehensive overview of the benefits of working at Newcastle University. With regard to this role specifically, it's a fantastic opportunity to develop your professional skills in your first post-graduate full-time employment. It's also a great opportunity to travel the UK while working for Newcastle University. |
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I am a PG student, I will be graduating this year, can apply for this position? |
Yes, provided you graduated from a Newcastle University undergraduate degree in 2024. This is because we require Outreach Ambassadors who are relatable to prospective students, with recent first-hand experience of completing an undergraduate degree at Newcastle University. |
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Do I need a driving licence for the role? |
Yes, you must hold a valid UK driving licence to undertake the role. This will be checked at interview. This is because the role involves significant travel across the UK. We prioritise public transport where possible. However, travel is often required to isolated areas of the country that are either difficult to reach by public transport and/or driving is a more viable alternative. There are also Health & Safety requirements for some of our events, which require staff who can drive. |
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What kind of travel does the role involve and where to? |
Outreach Ambassador Team covers outreach delivery across the UK. As such, in the role you may travel across England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Isle of Wight and Isle of Man. Travel plans vary according to the most appropriate logistics for each individual trip. Trips often include a mix of hire cars, rail, buses, local underground/Metro and taxis. |
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When will applicants find out whether they are successful? |
If you are invited to interview, you will find out on Wednesday 19 March 2025. Interview outcomes will be distributed during week commencing 7 April 2025. |
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Can I become an Outreach Ambassador in my own field? |
We will aim to align staff roles and responsibilities with their degree programmes. However, this will not always be possible, as it depends upon the nature of the applications received and roles & responsibilities available. Regardless of your roles and responsibilities, you will have subject-specialists and experienced staff to support you in carrying out your role. |