Digital Education Student Ambassador

£13.87 hourly

Job Description/Duties

Do you care about student learning experiences? Would you like to help shape online and digitally supported education at Leeds? 

Digital Education is recruiting a team of Student Ambassadors for the 2026/27 academic year. This flexible, part-time role is open to undergraduate, taught postgraduate and PhD students from all faculties. 

As a Student Ambassador, you will help us design and improve digital education with and for students. You will share student insight, take part in focus groups and user testing and review student-facing guidance.   You will also support co-design activities, and help make digital learning resources more inclusive and easier to use. 

You do not need to be a digital expert. We are looking for students who are curious, thoughtful and interested in how education can be improved through student voice, inclusive design and practical feedback. 

Who can apply? 
UG, taught PG and PhD students 

Location 
On campus and online 

Hours 
Flexible, part-time 

Start 
September 2026 

What you’ll help with 

  • Bring the student voice into digital education projects, discussions and decision-making. 

  • Take part in focus groups, listening activities, and feedback sessions about digital learning platforms and subjects such as assessment, accessibility and student learning experiences. 

  • User test online resources, guidance, websites and learning tools before they are shared more widely with students. 

  • Work with staff to co-design online learning resources, helping make language, layouts and student journeys clearer. 

  • Review student-facing content, including FAQs, guidance and short resources, with a focus on tone, clarity, accessibility and relevance. 

  • Support rapid feedback activities such as short surveys, usability testing and quick insight exercises for live projects. 

  • Create or contribute to student-facing outputs such as blogs, videos, quotes, case studies or event content  linked to digital education initiatives. 

What you’ll gain 

  • Experience contributing to real University projects that improve student learning experiences. 

  • Opportunities to build confidence in communication, collaboration, feedback and project work. 

  • A chance to develop skills in user testing, co-design, student engagement, content review and inclusive practice. 

  • Insight into how digital education resources, services and student support are designed and improved at Leeds. 

What we’re looking for 

  • An interest in student education, digital learning or improving student experiences. 

  • A willingness to share honest, constructive feedback from a student perspective. 

  • The confidence to contribute ideas in meetings, workshops or feedback activities. 

  • Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt your approach to different audiences. 

  • The ability to work well with others and value different perspectives. 

  • Good organisation skills and the ability to balance tasks alongside your studies. 

It would also be helpful if you have experience of 

  • Taking part in student voice activities, focus groups, committees or University meetings. 

  • Reviewing learning materials, websites, guidance or online resources. 

  • Creating communications or engagement content, such as social media posts, blogs, videos or case studies. 

  • Studying in a fully  online or hybrid learning environment. 

Where, when and pay 

Location 

On campus and online 

Working pattern 

Flexible, part-time 

Start date 

September 2026, for the 2026/27 academic year 

Pay 

 13.87 per hour

How to apply 

To apply, please submit: 

  1. A relevant CV, uploaded to your profile on the job site. 

  1. Answers the questions below. 

Application questions 

  1. What appeals to you about this role, and why have you chosen to apply? 

  1. What skills or experiences from your studies, voluntary work or paid work would help you succeed in this role? 

  1. What do you hope to gain from the role? 

  1. How could this role support your future career plans? 

Please note: You do not need to submit a cover letter. Applications without a CV and answers to the questions will not be considered. 

Questions and next steps 

If you have any issues with your application, please contact joblink@luu.ac.uk. 

If you haven’t heard back within 30 days of your application, please assume your application has not been successful.