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 going 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 evidence how they meet each of the essential criteria in their application. Essential and desirable criteria can be found in the Person Specification in the Job Description.

We have compiled some top tips for applying to the central 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. Please see further guidance on AI usage below. 

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 AI could be utilised in your application: 

• Brainstorm ideas 

• Help with structure 

• Check grammar and readability 

AI should not be used: 

• To write full answers on your behalf 

• To 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. 

It is also worth ensuring you are familiar with the university's generative AI policy. Generative AI must always be referenced and acknowledged when submitting work. 

https://www.lboro.ac.uk/students/handbook/assessments/assessment-information/generative-ai/   

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 all candidates will be contacted by email on Friday 23 October 2026 to inform them of the outcome of their application. 
 

Successful candidates at stage 1 will be invited to a stage 2 (in person) assessment centre.  

The 2026 Assessment Centre dates are:  
Tuesday 3 November  
Wednesday 4 November 

Please note that attendance at the assessment centre is a mandatory component of the recruitment process. 

Successful applicants following stage two will be required to attend two in-person compulsory training sessions to become a central student ambassador. The 2026 training will take place during the week commencing 7th December and week commencing 14th December. 

For further details about the role, and to support your application, please ensure you have read and refer to the job description and person specification.