Application Guide

To apply for the Student Ambassador role, you will be asked to complete an application form which combines simple questions, asking for information about you, your education and experience, and more open-ended questions with word limits, requiring you to evidence a particular experience, skill or competency.

• The application must be completed in one sitting, as your progress cannot be saved.
• To avoid losing your work, we strongly recommend drafting your answers in a separate program (such as Microsoft Word, Google Docs or Notepad) first. Once you are satisfied with your responses, copy and paste them into the application form. This will help prevent your session from timing out and ensure your answers are not lost.
• Certain fields are marked with a red asterisk *, these are mandatory fields, and information must be entered for the form to be fully completed and activate the ‘next’ button and progress onto the next page.
• Before you submit your application, you can review your application by clicking the ‘previous’ button and go through each of the sections.

In the application form you will be asked to complete the following sections: 

Personal Information*
Eligibility to Work in the UK*
Education Details*
Equity and Diversity*
Supporting Information*
*Mandatory field

Applicants will be asked to answer the questions included in the job advert and evidence how they meet each of the essential (and desirable) criteria in their application. Essential and desirable criteria can be found in the Person Specification in the job description.

1. Can you give an example of a time you felt enthusiastic about higher education and proud to study at Loughborough? How did this experience influence your decision to apply to become a student ambassador? (200 words max)
2. Tell us about a time when someone asked you a difficult or unexpected question. How did you respond, and how did you adapt your communication to suit the person or situation? (200 words max)
3. Can you give an example of a time when you worked in a team to achieve a goal? What was your role, and how did you contribute to the outcome? (200 words max)
4. Being a student ambassador involves balancing different commitments. Can you describe a time when you had to manage multiple tasks or deadlines? How did you stay organised and ensure everything was completed on time? (200 words max)
5. Can you give an example of a skill or experience not already mentioned that shows how you meet the desirable criteria in the person specification? (200 words max)

Tips on applying to the Student Ambassador Role and Completing the online application Form.

• Research the role you are applying for so you can tailor the information and evidence you provide.
• Read the Student Ambassador Job Description and Person Specification.
• Read the instructions and questions carefully, making sure you understand exactly what we are looking for.
• Select powerful and relevant examples from all areas of your experience and consider using the STAR technique for the longer competency-based questions.
  • The STAR method involves describing a Situation, the Task involved, the Action taken and the Result or outcome.
• Ensure you are using personal and relevant evidence and experience.
• AI can be a helpful tool for drafting application materials, but it should not be solely relied upon to generate them. While AI can assist with grammar, spelling, and suggesting phrasing, it's crucial to personalise the content, especially the supporting statements / questions, to reflect your unique skills, experiences, and motivations.

You’re not alone in preparing your application. There is a lot of support available from Loughborough University to help you submit a strong and confident application.

You can find more advice and resources through the Loughborough Careers Network, including guidance on application forms, CVs, interviews, and assessment centers.

You can also drop into a Careers Hub or book an appointment with an adviser for personalised feedback on your application and next steps.

AI can be a helpful tool for drafting application materials, but it should not be solely relied upon to generate them. While AI can assist with grammar, spelling, and suggesting phrasing, it's crucial to personalise the content, especially the supporting statements / questions, to reflect your unique skills, experiences, and motivations.

How to use AI in your application:

• Brainstorm ideas
• Help with structure
• Check grammar and readability

AI should not be used to:

• Write full answers on your behalf
• Produce generic or formulaic responses
• Instead of your own personal voice and authentic experiences

Submissions that appear generic, formulaic, or AI-generated without clear personalisation may be removed from consideration.

 Once we have received your application you will automatically receive an email confirming your application has been submitted.

If you have not received this within 24 hours, then please contact the ambassador team by email.

Short-listing will take place following the closing date, and you will be contacted by email on the 22^nd of October 2025 to let you know the outcome of your application.

For more details about the role, please refer to the job description and person specification.