Do you have fantastic networks within your university? Are you outgoing, ambitious and creative? Do you want to gain first-hand exposure to a career in accountancy, while earning some extra money to support your studies next year?    

BDO is looking for enthusiastic and well-connected students with a real aptitude for networking to be their Campus Brand Ambassadors and host an in-person event on campus for the 2024/25 academic year!   

Company: BDO

Locations: Your university campus

Role: Brand Ambassador

Salary: National living wage

Training dates: mid-September

Universities Accepted: University of Nottingham, Durham University, University College London (UCL), University of Birmingham, University of Exeter, University of Bristol, Queen Mary University of London, University of Southampton, Newcastle University, Heriot Watt University, Loughborough University, Coventry University, University of Leeds, Birmingham City, University of Manchester, King’s College London, University of Surrey, University of York, University of East Anglia (UEA), University of Glasgow, University of Reading, University of Strathclyde, Nottingham Trent University, University of Essex, University of Sheffield, University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University, The University of Edinburgh, University of Sussex, Aston University, Anglia Ruskin University, Manchester Metropolitan University, University of Suffolk, University of Warwick, University of Brighton, University of Portsmouth, De Montfort University, University of Leicester, University of Bath, Cardiff University

Degrees Accepted: Any degree

Deadline: Locations will close on a rolling basis, so apply now to avoid disappointment.

About the company   

• BDO is one of the UK’s largest Accountancy and Business Advisory firms providing tax, audit, assurance, and business outsourcing to a wide range of sectors of the economy. 

• Their success is powered by their people, which is why they’re always finding new ways to invest in their employees. Across 18 offices in the UK, with over 7,000 unique minds they continue to come together to help companies across a wide range of sectors achieve their ambitions. 

• BDO is distinctive and they want to preserve and build on the strengths of their culture and the characteristics that make them both successful and different. Their Unifying Culture encourages individuals to be themselves, inspired, challenged, collaborative and ultimately successful. You are provided with the opportunities you need to develop your skills and experience, grow your career and work with others who will help you succeed!  

What’s the role?   

As a BDO brand ambassador, you’ll get an insight into BDO and play a key role in our on-campus activities and engagement with students.  

You will be integral in representing BDO in the right way, demystifying the accountancy sector and supporting BDO in creating a more diverse workforce, by encouraging underrepresented groups to apply to BDO.    

This is a highly creative role, so we are looking forward to hearing your promotional ideas for the campaign!  

What to expect from the role:  

• Organise and host an in-person event at your university campus with a social mobility focus, alongside a team member from BDO.  

• Be responsible for promotional activities such as lecture shout outs, social media promotion, society collaboration, face-to-face networking, and wider promotion at your university such as working with the careers department and other academic departments. 

• Attend events organised by your university or by societies to ensure knowledge of BDO and their opportunities are spread far and wide across campus, thus increasing brand awareness.    

• Utilise social media to drive engagement to BDO’s Instagram page, including but not limited to hosting an Instagram takeover on their @lifeatbdo Instagram page and creating engaging video content to headhunt ideal candidates.  

Most importantly, you will receive regular support and feedback every step of the way and will work closely with one of BDO’s Early Careers Advisors throughout the season.  

Why should you apply?   

Opportunity to represent a global accountancy firm with a fantastic culture where you will make a difference.  

• You’ll be empowered all the way through and able to use your creativity and work collaboratively.  

• Have chance to network extensively on campus and online.   

• Be part of a fun and rewarding role where your creativity is valued.   

• Impart your invaluable knowledge on those looking for a career in accounting.    

• Earn a salary while working flexibly and managing your own time.   

And don’t forget, this looks fantastic on your CV and may aid future applications!  

Who is best suited to this role?  

We want to hear from you if….   

• You have strong organisation skills. 
• You are a clear and confident communicator. 
• You can meet deadlines and manage your time efficiently.  
• You are enthusiastic and enterprising.   
• You have fantastic campus connections.   
• You feel confident in presenting/hosting an in-person event. 
• You are a natural-born networker who loves making new connections.   
• You attend one of the following universities: University of Nottingham, Durham University, University College London (UCL), University of Birmingham, University of Exeter, University of Bristol, Queen Mary University of London, University of Southampton, Newcastle University, Heriot Watt University, Loughborough University, Coventry University, University of Leeds, Birmingham City, University of Manchester, King’s College London, University of Surrey, University of York, University of East Anglia (UEA), University of Glasgow, University of Reading, University of Strathclyde, Nottingham Trent University, University of Essex, University of Sheffield, University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University, The University of Edinburgh, University of Sussex, Aston University, Anglia Ruskin University, Manchester Metropolitan University, University of Suffolk, University of Warwick, University of Brighton, University of Portsmouth, De Montfort University, University of Leicester, University of Bath, Cardiff University

You must have the full right to work in the UK – this is a self-employed role so unfortunately those with students VISAs cannot apply. 

It only takes 30 seconds to apply, Sanctuary Graduates will support you throughout the full application process. We look forward to receiving your application!