Description Post title PG Research Ambassador College/Division Student Services School/Department University Doctoral School Full time/Part time Part time – roughly 8 hours per week Duration of the Post 23/03/2026 – 19/06/2026 Grade 2 Hourly rate £13.06 per hour plus holiday entitlement Number of positions available 4 Closing Date 10/03/2026 at 23:55 Please note that this vacancy may be taken down early depending on the number of applications received. We advise you to submit your application promptly. Our offer to you At the University of Birmingham, Worklink is the dedicated student employment service which helps students to find flexible, well paid part-time roles that fit around your studies. Each year, the University invests more than £2.5 million to employ 3,000 of our own students in a wide range of roles, supporting our student community into part-time work. Roles available via Worklink include a range of positions, including administrative roles, support staff such as cleaners or baristas, research roles and many more. Jobs through Worklink help you to gain work experience, develop skills relevant for your future career, and improve your soft and hard skills in a professional setting. Enhance your CV and get valuable experience ready for graduate roles and feel connected to your university and local community. Our jobs are flexible and can be scheduled around your academic commitments, so you can focus on your studies first. Our team are passionate about supporting students into work. Worklink are based in a central location on campus which is easily accessible for students and can also be contacted online. Find out more about working through Worklink here or via the student intranet. Job summary The PG Research Ambassador roles offer a great opportunity to get involved in two major events in the PGR calendar: the Three Minute Thesis Finals and the PG Research Festival. As part of the University Doctoral School (UDS) team, you will help us prepare for these activities and support their smooth delivery on the day. PG Research Ambassadors will work alongside UDS staff on a range of tasks, from helping with event materials, welcoming visitors, and supporting fellow PGRs taking part. This role is ideal for PGRs who enjoy meeting new people, getting involved in the research community, and helping create positive and engaging experiences for others. It’s also an excellent opportunity to develop valuable skills in communication, teamwork and event delivery. Main duties Help the University Doctoral School with planning and delivering the Three Minute Thesis finals and the expanded PGR Festival Provide extra support to the team by assisting with a variety of communication, admin and on the day tasks Help prepare event materials, including putting together presentations for keynote speakers and talks Support the Festival’s Research Poster Competition by reviewing submitted posters and helping shortlist entries Assist with setting up and packing down event spaces, including putting up signage, arranging poster boards and helping with catering areas Welcome attendees, answer questions and act as a friendly, knowledgeable point of contact throughout the Festival Guide guests around the event spaces and help ensure everyone has a smooth and positive experience Promote the Festival through positive peer to peer engagement within the PGR community Additional ad-hoc tasks related to the preparations and delivery of the events, as appropriate Required knowledge, skills, qualifications & experience Registered as a postgraduate researcher (PhD or MRes student) at the University up to and including 16 th June (PGR Festival date) Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills with a commitment to high quality customer service Excellent organisational and time management skills Experience of working effectively as part of a team Ability to use initiative, exercise good judgement, and work flexibly Experience supporting and/or delivering large events Ability to always represent the University positively and professionally Confident engaging with diverse groups of participants in an inclusive manner Further details Candidates will need to confirm availability for: Interviews on Tuesday 17th, Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th March Support the 3MT Finals on Wednesday 25th March PG Research Festival set up and delivery on Monday 15th-Tuesday 16th June For any informal queries, please contact Nadira Abdun (n.abdun.1@bham.ac.uk) The University of Birmingham restricts all students to working up to 20 hours per week during term time for a maximum of 13 consecutive weeks. If your application is successful and your course does not follow the usual academic term timetable (e.g. PGT, PGR or PhD student), you and your supervisor must formally agree vacation periods if this role exceeds 20 hours per week. In addition to this, please be aware if you are an international student you will be required to apply to the Registry for the appropriate authorised absence. You are only eligible to apply to this role if you are a current University of Birmingham student. If you are not a University of Birmingham student your application will not be considered. To work you will need to carry out a right to work check. These checks will need to be completed prior to work commencing. Regarding the use of AI in applications, we review hundreds of applications and shortlist candidates based on their unique perspective, motivations and potential. Cover letters generated through, or edited by, AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT or CoPilot) are easy to identify. They produce generic answers and will not score highly enough to progress. You may use AI tools for research, but all written content in your application must be your own work. Authenticity and originality are key to standing out in this process. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we’re unable to contact all applicants individually. You can check the progress of your application by logging into the Worklink jobs portal using the same email address you used to apply. If you haven’t heard back within six weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. Our Shared Values Ambitious We are confident in the University of Birmingham and project this globally. We are focused on our goals, are clear about our strengths, and pursue our own direction. We are bold and take intelligent risks. Innovative We enjoy being the first to do things. Inspired by our Birmingham heritage, we are resourceful, creative, grounded, and practical, and seek to make a real and positive difference to the world around us. Open We welcome colleagues, collaborators, and students from across the world to work and study with us. We are committed to academic freedom, freedom of speech, and equality of opportunity for all. We expect everyone to act with sensitivity, respect, and fairness. Collaborative The major challenges facing our city, nation, and the world cannot be solved if we act alone. We enhance our research and education by pursuing creative partnerships within and beyond the University. Responsible We operate with transparency, trust, and respect. We value our role as an anchor institution for Birmingham. We strive to be an excellent employer, to reduce inequalities in access to education, and to place sustainability at the heart of our work.