Working and earning at university

Student Ambassadors play a vital role in representing ARU and supporting prospective and current students across a wide range of activities. Whether assisting with Admissions, Residential Services, Faculty events, Digital Student Ambassador campaigns or outreach activities, Ambassadors help bring the ARU experience to life by sharing their authentic student perspective.

As an Ambassador, you'll:

• represent ARU at events, open days, applicant activities and community engagement opportunities
• share your experiences of studying at ARU and answer questions from prospective and current students
• support applicants throughout their journey to university, helping them feel informed, confident and excited about joining ARU
• provide campus and accommodation tours, including showing visitors around ARU's accommodation and explaining what student life is like
• assist Faculties with student engagement activities, welcome events, workshops and recruitment initiatives
• create engaging digital content, including videos, blogs, social media posts and student testimonials, helping bring the ARU student experience to life through authentic, student-led storytelling
• share your real experiences to help prospective students understand what it's really like to study and live at ARU
• support event registration, visitor management and general event delivery

Why become a Student Ambassador?

• Gain valuable work experience across customer service, events, communications, marketing and student recruitment.
• Develop transferable skills including communication, teamwork, leadership, presentation and digital content creation.
• Build confidence by engaging with prospective students, parents, schools and university staff.
• Earn money in a flexible, part-time role that fits around your studies.
• Expand your professional network.
• Enhance your CV with experience that is highly valued by graduate employers.
• Make a real difference by helping future students make informed decisions about their university journey.

Catering Assistants play a key role in supporting ARU's campus catering services, helping to create a welcoming and positive experience for students, staff and visitors.

As a Catering Assistant, you'll:

• serve food and drinks to customers in our campus cafés, restaurants and catering outlets
• provide excellent customer service and create a friendly, welcoming environment
• support the setup, delivery and clear down of events, conferences and hospitality functions
• assist with food preparation, stock replenishment and maintaining clean, safe working areas

Why become a Catering Assistant?

• Gain valuable customer service, teamwork and hospitality experience to enhance your CV.
• Develop transferable skills including communication, organisation and problem-solving.
• Work flexibly around your studies in a part-time, paid role.
• Meet new people and become part of a friendly, supportive team.

Demonstrators play an important role in supporting teaching and learning across the University. Working alongside academic staff, they help students develop practical skills, apply theoretical knowledge, and gain confidence through hands-on learning activities, workshops, tutorials and laboratory sessions.

As a Demonstrator, you'll:

• demonstrate the use of practical equipment, techniques, processes and procedures to students
• assist with the preparation, setup and supervision of practical classes, laboratories, workshops and teaching activities
• provide guidance and support to students undertaking practical exercises, experiments and learning activities
• answer student questions and help reinforce understanding of key concepts covered during sessions
• help ensure equipment and teaching materials are prepared and fully functional before sessions begin
• maintain student attendance records and report any concerns or issues to the course organiser or supervisor
• promote a safe learning environment by following health and safety procedures and raising any concerns appropriately
• contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages student participation and success

Why become a Demonstrator?

• Gain valuable teaching, mentoring and leadership experience to strengthen your CV.
• Develop transferable skills in communication, organisation, teamwork and problem-solving.
• Build confidence by supporting and guiding fellow students.
• Work closely with academic staff and enhance your professional network.
• Deepen your understanding of your subject area through practical application.
• Earn money in a flexible, part-time role that fits around your studies.
• Make a meaningful contribution to the student learning experience at ARU.

These roles support the smooth operation of ARU accommodation throughout the year, helping to create a safe, welcoming and positive living environment for students. Opportunities may include Summer Crew, Reserve Residential Assistants and House Hunters, with duties ranging from preparing accommodation for arrivals to supporting students living on campus.

As part of the team you may:

• help prepare student accommodation for arrivals by carrying out tasks such as cleaning, making and stripping beds, hanging curtains, conducting room checks and preparing communal areas
• assist with deliveries, moving furniture and setting up accommodation to ensure rooms are ready for occupation
• support Housing Management Officers with a range of operational activities during the busy summer turnaround period
• provide a welcoming first impression for students arriving in ARU accommodation
• respond to student enquiries and offer support with issues such as lockouts, maintenance concerns and general accommodation queries
• help promote the safety, security and wellbeing of residents and residential buildings
• act as a first responder to incidents within accommodation, including fire alarm activations and emergency situations
• undertake fire marshal responsibilities and support emergency evacuations where required
• provide out-of-hours, on-call support to residents as part of a wider residential support network

Why join the team?

• Gain valuable experience in customer service, operations, facilities management and student support.
• Develop transferable skills including communication, problem-solving, decision-making and conflict resolution.
• Build confidence by supporting students and responding to a variety of real-life situations.
• Work as part of a friendly and supportive team that helps students feel at home at ARU.
• Enhance your CV with experience that demonstrates responsibility, professionalism and leadership.
• Earn money in a flexible role while making a positive difference to the student experience.

Sport Activators play a key role in helping students and staff get active, have fun and feel part of the ARU community. Working as part of Team ARU's sport participation programme, you'll organise and deliver inclusive sport and physical activity sessions that encourage people of all abilities to get involved. You don't need to be an elite athlete or a member of a sports club. We're looking for enthusiastic students who enjoy sport, physical activity and motivating others to take part.

As a Sport Activator, you'll:

• plan and deliver regular sport and physical activity sessions that are engaging, inclusive and enjoyable for participants
• create a welcoming environment that encourages students and staff of all abilities to get involved
• act as an ambassador for Team ARU, promoting sport and wellbeing opportunities across the University
• support the promotion of activities through social media, events and other marketing channels
• monitor participation levels, gather feedback from attendees and provide regular updates and recommendations to help improve the sport and physical activity programme
• work closely with the Sport Participation Manager and wider Team ARU colleagues to enhance the student experience
• maintain a safe, positive and inclusive environment for all participants

Why become a Sport Activator?

• Gain valuable experience working within a sport, health and wellbeing environment.
• Develop transferable skills including leadership, communication, event delivery and teamwork.
• Build confidence by leading activities and engaging with a wide range of participants.
• Enhance your CV with experience that demonstrates initiative, organisation and responsibility.
• Earn money in a flexible, part-time role that fits around your studies.
• Help create a more active, connected and inclusive ARU community.

Careers Ambassadors are a specialist role, working closely with ARU’s Employability Service.

As a Careers Ambassador, you'll:

• promote and support employability events and initiatives
• share your experiences to inspire other students
• help peers access resources and prepare for their future careers
• create content for ARU Employability social media channels.

Why become an Ambassador?

• Gain valuable work experience and skills for your CV.
• Make a difference by helping other students succeed.
• Influence ARU’s employability offering and have your say.
• Earn money in a flexible, part-time role.

We generally advertise for Activators in the summer, but vacancies can appear throughout the year. To apply, register with ARU Temps and check for openings.