WCAN Campus Ambassadors and Creators
2026 Cohort
Opportunity to represent WCAN and drive access to top career opportunities across your university and school
WCAN is recruiting a small group of campus ambassadors and creators across UK schools and universities to support the rollout of our 2026 events and programmes.
You will help drive applications, represent WCAN within your network, and create content that connects students to real career opportunities across law, finance, consulting and technology.
Who is this for?
WCAN Ambassador roles are open to:
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University students
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Recent graduates
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School or sixth-form students
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Teachers or trainee teachers
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Individuals passionate about widening access for Black girls and young women
CAMPUS AMBASSADORS
& CREATORS
WHAT DO CAMPUS AMBASSADORS DO?
Campus Ambassadors support WCAN activity within their university by:
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Sharing WCAN opportunities, events and programmes with students
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Promoting key campaigns such as WCAN40 Rising Stars and early-career initiatives
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Acting as a point of contact between WCAN and relevant student groups or services
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Feeding back insight on student needs and engagement on campussreCrea
WHAT DO CREATORS DO?
What you’ll do:
• Promote WCAN events and opportunities across your university or school
• Create simple content (TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn)
• Encourage peers to apply and attend
• Represent WCAN within your network and communities
This role is designed to be manageable alongside studies.
TIME COMMITMENT
2 - 5 hours a month, fixed term for one academic year
WHAT DO YOU GAIN?
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Formal recognition as a WCAN Campus Ambassador
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WCAN Creators get a paid stipend for their extra activity
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Leadership and community engagement experience
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Priority access to WCAN events and opportunities
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A role you can confidently reference on CVs and LinkedIn
SCHOOL AMBASSADORS
& CREATORS
WHAT DO SCHOOL AMBASSADORS DO?
Schools Ambassadors help connect WCAN with secondary schools, sixth forms and colleges by:
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Sharing WCAN opportunities with students, parents or staff where appropriate
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Supporting awareness of pathways into careers, apprenticeships and higher education
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Acting as a local WCAN contact within a school or college setting
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Helping WCAN understand the needs of Black girls earlier in the pipeline
WHAT DO CREATORS DO?
What you’ll do:
• Promote WCAN events and opportunities across your university or school
• Create simple content (TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn)
• Encourage peers to apply and attend
• Represent WCAN within your network and communities
This role is intentionally light-touch.
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TIME COMMITMENT
4 hours a month, more aligned to key WCAN campaigns
WHAT DO YOU GAIN?
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Recognition as a WCAN Schools Ambassador
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WCAN Creators get a paid stipend for their extra activity
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Access to resources and opportunities to share with students
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Connection to a national network focused on educational and career access
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Meaningful involvement without excessive workload