Role 1 About the role - Education Outreach Fellow 

Are you enthusiastic about engaging young people in Higher Education? Are you passionate about your programme of study? Would you like to inspire young people and help prepare them for university by sharing your interests, knowledge and research skills? 
 
As part of the University’s Educational Engagement department, we work with young learners aged 11-19 on inspirational, fun and interactive activities to raise awareness of, and aspirations towards, higher education. As an Education Outreach Fellow (EOF), you will work as part of a highly motivated, professional team supporting our school liaison work with young people and their teachers by delivering a range of progression and enhancement activities both face-to-face and online. 
 
Please read the detailed individual job descriptions below for your faculty:
 
Arts and Humanities job description
Environment, Social Sciences and Business job description
STEM job description

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply please follow this link to complete an application form:

Education Outreach Fellow Application Form 2026/27 – Fill in form

Role 2 About the role - Research and Study Skills - Education Outreach Fellow

Are you enthusiastic about engaging young people in Higher Education? Are you passionate about your programme of study? Would you like to inspire young people and help prepare them for university by sharing your interests, knowledge and research skills? 
 
 As part of the University’s Educational Engagement department, we work with young learners aged 11-19 on inspirational, fun and interactive activities to raise awareness of, and aspirations towards, higher education. As an Education Outreach Fellow (EOF), you will work as part of a highly motivated, professional team supporting our school liaison work with young people and their teachers by delivering a range of progression and enhancement activities both face-to-face and online. 

Please read the detailed job description below:

Research and Study Skills EOF job description

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply please follow this link to complete an application form:

Research and Study Skills - Education Outreach Fellow Application Form 26/27 – Fill in form

Closing Date: 11 Oct 2026

Section: Administrative and Clerical Support

Salary: £18.65 per hour

Please note evening/weekend work may be required

Are you reliable, confident and passionate about your programme of study? Do you have an interest in working with young people to share your subject knowledge and enthusiasm for higher education? 

The University of Leeds is committed to widening access to higher education and in supporting a diverse student population succeed in their studies and future careers. We believe that students with the potential to benefit from university should have an equal opportunity to do so regardless of their background. 

The Educational Engagement Team works with students aged 11-19 on inspirational, fun and interactive outreach activities to raise awareness of, and aspirations towards higher education. Our events and projects are designed to give students a greater insight into higher education, making university-level study accessible and desirable to school and college students from groups who are under-represented at university. The Student Success Team works with current students to support them to thrive during their time at Leeds and beyond. Our events and projects are designed to improve students’ sense of belonging, connect students with opportunities across the university, and remove barriers to student success.

As an Educational Engagement Student Ambassador, you will work as part of a highly motivated, professional team to deliver presentations and facilitate workshops about: the benefits of higher education; your degree specialism; and your experience of studying at the University. These events are delivered, either in person at schools/colleges, on campus or online. Further duties include hosting taster events, higher education experience days, campus tours, off campus events with partner organisations and supporting residential events, including summer schools, and campus events with current students, including Welcome activity, stands, workshops, and social events. The role provides an opportunity to develop key sustainability skills, including understanding social impact, inclusive practice and contributing to positive change for students and communities.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact EEworkers@leeds.ac.uk

What does the role entail? 

As a Student Ambassador your main duties will include:

• Developing and delivering face to face presentations introducing young people to university and to your subject area, and supporting current students with academics, belonging, and student finance;
• Creating online presentations, for pre-recorded and live sessions, introducing young people to university and your subject areas, and supporting current students with academics, belonging, and student finance;
• Visiting a range of schools and colleges to inspire young learners, promoting progression to university and encouraging interest in your area of study;
• Supporting on campus and online events for school pupils and teachers interested in learning more about HE and your subject area.
• Chaperoning students and their teachers on taster events, higher education experience days, flagship events, social events, and hosting campus tours.
• Supporting with stands on campus and off campus to raise awareness of Student Success and outreach activity, including at UCAS events and fairs;
• Working in groups with young people and current students exploring all aspects of higher education and your subject specialism
• Supporting on campus residential events, including summer schools
• Sharing and supporting the collection of experiences at the university and feedback on support services through student voice mechanisms, including focus groups, Steering Groups, and Advisory Boards;
• Assisting in the preparation of resources and setting up of events
• Working collaboratively with other Student Ambassadors and the Educational Engagement team;
• For Student Ambassadors working on Lifelong Learning Centre specific events and activities, work will include supporting at open days, selection days, welcome and social events - with a specific focus on mature, part-time and foundation-level learners
• Providing general support for Educational Engagement as appropriate.

You will work alongside Educational Engagement teams to determine the most appropriate content to include in your sessions and the most suitable methods of delivery. 

These duties provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Travel is required as part of the role and other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the grade of the post. 

Additional information

Interviews:

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a face-to-face, interview. These will take place in the weeks commencing 26th October and 6th November 2026. Interview dates will be offered on a first come, first served basis via an online scheduler.    

How to apply:

To Apply please complete the following form:

Student Ambassador - Application Form 2026/27 – Fill in form

Closing Date: 11 Oct 2026

Section: Administrative and Clerical Support

Salary: £13.87 per hour