I’ve been working as a Lancaster University Student Ambassador through ERS since October. After a straightforward application and subsequent face-to-face interview, I can count myself amongst the group of hard-working individuals that have been chosen to represent the university across a range of different roles. My role as a Student Ambassador involves multiple responsibilities: giving campus tours to large groups of prospective students, parents and visiting high schools and colleges; providing assistance to the university at events and conferences; representing the university at fairs and schools across the country; as well as the occasional odd task, such as posing for prospectus photos.

Through my work as Student Ambassador so far, I have had several opportunities to engage with my peers and develop my employability skills, as well as establish an even deeper connection to my university. One of the benefits of working through ERS is that the working hours are extremely flexible. You are not assigned work but rather you are given the option of working and, if you’re free, you can choose to work. I always make sure that my work doesn’t interfere with my course-work but there really isn’t a conflict, it’s a great way to earn some extra money while you’re at university!