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 for the 2022/23 academic year!

Company: BDO

Locations: Your University Campus

Role: Brand Ambassador

Salary: £10 an hour for 15/20 hours

Universities Accepted: Aston, Birmingham, Bristol, Durham, Essex, Exeter, Glasgow, King’s College London, Lancaster, Leeds, Loughborough, London School of Economics, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Queen Mary, Reading, Sheffield Hallam, Southampton, Strathclyde, Surrey, Teesside, University College London, University of East Anglia and Warwick

Degrees Accepted: Any Degree

Deadline: Locations will close on a rolling basis so we recommend applying as soon as possible

About the company:

– BDO is one of the UK’s largest Accountancy and Business Advisory firms providing advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today’s changing world. 

– Their clients are Britain’s economic engineer-ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy – and the owners and management teams that lead them 

– BDO are award winning in their sector, and work with a variety of clients across multiple sectors including the FTSE 350. 

– They operate from 18 locations across the UK, covering all major business centres. 

– They employ around 7,000 people, all working in an inspiring, challenging and collaborative environment where people are encouraged to be themselves. 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!
– They are part of a wider global network and have representation in 164 countries, with 95,400 people working out of over 1,710 BDO offices worldwide.
– BDO’s core purpose is to help businesses and people succeed. You can be yourself; sharing your ideas and opinions is welcomed, and you will be respected and valued for your contribution. You will be working in an organisation with confidence and purpose.
– From tax to forensic services, BDO offer programmes in a range of exciting business areas. Graduates work towards globally recognised industry qualifications and enjoy excellent support including coaching and mentoring along the way.

What is the role?

– You will be using your fantastic networks and undertaking various activities from social media promotion to society engagement.

– You will be required to organize and run an in-person event which will focus on increasing brand awareness and applications particularly from black heritage communities.

You will also be required to attend events organised by your university or by societies to ensure knowledge of BDO and their opportunities are spread far and wide across campus. 

– You will have creative input by generating marketing ideas around how to promote BDO both on-campus and online.

– You will be responsible for promoting and driving brand awareness.

-You will be integral in representing BDO in the right way, demystifying the accountancy sector and supporting BDO in achieving their diversity aspirations, and encouraging under represented groups to apply to BDO.

Why should you apply?

– Opportunity to represent a global accountancy firm with a fantastic culture where:

1. You’ll be empowered all the way through and able to use your creativity
2. You’ll be able to develop tangible skills
3. You will make a difference
4. Working collaboratively and sharing ideas is encouraged

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

– Chance to network extensively on campus and online.

– A fun and rewarding role where your creativity is valued.

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

– Looks fantastic on your CV!

Who is best suited to the role?

We want to hear from you if….

– You are enthusiastic and enterprising.

– You have fantastic campus connections.

– You are a natural-born networker who loves making new connections.

– You attend one of the following universities: Aston, Birmingham, Bristol, Durham, Essex, Exeter, Glasgow, King’s College London, Lancaster, Leeds, Loughborough, London School of Economics, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Queen Mary, Reading, Sheffield Hallam, Southampton, Strathclyde, Surrey, Teesside, University College London, University of East Anglia and Warwick 

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