At a Glance
- Tasks: Promote HUSU events, gather student feedback, and create engaging content.
- Company: Hull University Students’ Union, a vibrant community for students.
- Benefits: Earn £12.71 per hour, enjoy discounts, and gain valuable experience.
- Other info: Flexible hours, fun environment, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Be the face of HUSU, connect with peers, and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Must be a current student at Hull, with video creation skills.
The predicted salary is between 12.71 - 12.71 £ per hour.
The Mascot & Student Content Ambassador is a student role designed to help promote HUSU events and activities while gathering real‑time feedback from students in video form.
A little bit about us: Hull University Students’ Union is a registered charity, with a large trading subsidiary. Our vision, mission, and values are set out below.
Vision: For every student to feel seen, heard, valued, and empowered.
Mission: HUSU exists to champion student priorities helping you succeed in your studies and beyond. As your Students’ Union, we represent your voice to the University of Hull and to other representative bodies, making sure your academic interests and wellbeing are supported.
We offer loads of opportunities to get involved, from societies and sports to events, campaigns, and student‑led change. Whether you are here to meet new people, make a difference, or just enjoy your time at university, we are here to support your journey and help build a community where everyone feels they belong.
About the Role: The role supports the Marketing and Communications team by acting as a bridge between HUSU and the wider student body, helping ensure student communication stays relevant and is reflected in future planning. It requires you at times to represent HUSU by dressing up as our mascot Percy, supporting brand visibility, atmosphere, and student engagement at key events. This role offers students practical experience in marketing, communications, research, and engagement, while giving HUSU direct insight into student preferences, experiences, and expectations.
Responsibilities:
- Work as a member of HUSU’s Marketing Team, supporting the promotion of HUSU events through peer‑to‑peer content creation.
- Encourage student participation by sharing clear, relatable information.
- Build and maintain relationships with HUSU key stakeholders, in particular students/members.
- Promote activities and events to students through face‑to‑face and digital engagement, including Freshers, Elections, volunteer and rep recruitment, sports, societies, events, and awards nominations (list not exhaustive).
- Support President and student‑led campaigns with promotion.
- Provide tours of the Students’ Union and answer queries from students and prospective students.
- Carry out data entry and collate feedback from surveys, focus groups, and other evaluation techniques.
- Always ensure confidentiality in the handling and dissemination of information and data, and in embedding and implementing GDPR across the workload.
- Carry out all duties in line with HUSU’s policies and in line with the organisation’s values and strategic aims.
- Ensure the Health and Safety policy and procedures are always followed.
- Carry out any other duties as may be required from time to time under the overall scope of the role.
About You:
- Currently studying at the University of Hull.
- Completed at least one year at the University of Hull.
- Experience of video creation through Instagram reels or other channels.
- Confident in speaking with other students or groups.
- Care about improving the student experience.
- Reliable, friendly, and approachable.
- Can work collaboratively with others.
- Must be able to wear a mascot suit and interact well with an audience.
- Knowledge of Hull University Students' Union and our services.
- Flexibility to work some evenings and/or weekends.
Discount in our SPAR shop, Wetherspoon Sanctuary, and The Asylum plus opportunity for free tickets to events.
We are committed to ensuring our workforce accurately reflects the diversity of the world we live in. We positively encourage applications from all individuals irrespective of gender, age, home country, ethnic background, sexuality, religious beliefs, or disability. All candidates will be treated equally and all appointments made on merit.
If you require any further information or wish to discuss this role please email HUSU-HR@hull.ac.uk or telephone 01482 466323. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applicants.
End date - Tuesday 1st September 2026.
Mascot & Student Content Creator Ambassador (Percy Ambassador) (Zero Hour Contract) employer: Hull University Students' Union
Hull University Students’ Union is an excellent employer for students seeking meaningful work that enhances their university experience. With a vibrant work culture that encourages creativity and collaboration, this role offers unique opportunities for personal growth and skill development in marketing, all while being part of a supportive community on campus. The flexible hours allow you to balance your studies with hands-on experience, making it an ideal position for those looking to make a positive impact at the university.
Contact Details:
Hull University Students' Union Recruitment Team
