This week we are launching an initiative exclusive to our learners!

We want to build stronger connections with our learner community and work with members to raise awareness of our member benefits – supporting the future of our profession from day one. 

At the heart of this initiative we want to recruit learner ambassadors on all RCOT accredited courses in the UK.

Learner ambassadors will play a crucial role in advocating for RCOT membership among learners. They will work closely with our membership team and other relevant stakeholders to develop and implement strategies to increase student membership and promote our member benefits.  

Don't wait too long, our first stage of recruitment is open and we willl be recruiting on an ongoing basis until all positions are filled.

We value the diversity of our 36,000+ strong membership and we strongly encourage applications from all sections of the learner community, especially those from under-represented groups.  

If you're interested you'll need to complete this form.

Learners – find out more about this exciting career opportunity below

What you'll be doing

As a learner ambassador, you'll be at the forefront of championing RCOT's mission to raise the profile of membership among fellow learners. You'll do this through:

• Events and activities – you'll share webinars, interactive workshops and Q&A sessions hosted by RCOT on everything from CPD support to careers in research and innovation!  
• Feedback and growth – your insights are invaluable. By gathering feedback from learners, you'll help us tailor our offerings to meet their needs, ensuring that RCOT remains the professional home for occupational therapy students.
• Bridge building – forging strong alliances with OT societies and student groups, creating a vibrant network of like-minded individuals who are passionate about occupational therapy. 
• Promoting RCOT membership – you'll be the beacon of RCOT enthusiasm, sharing our message (and your exclusive discount code!) loud and clear with learners everywhere.

Why become a learner ambassador? 

As well as having the opportunity to work closely with your professional body and support your peers, as an ambassador you'll get complimentary RCOT membership whilst you're representing RCOT.

If you're accepted you'll receive:

• a learner ambassador pack
• 10% discount code to share with peers
• complimentary RCOT membership while in post
• resources and merchandise
• a digital RCOT ambassador badge for your CV
• access to our exclusive ambassador online community
• non-clinical CPD experience 

You'll be supported by our member engagement team throughout who will:

• support you with all planned activities
• provide regular updates and check ins
• help you gain invaluable work experience and develop new skills to support your progress to practice.

What you'll need to be a learner ambassador

To take up this exciting opportunity you'll need to be:

• currently enrolled on a RCOT accredited occupational therapy course 
• passionate about promoting the field of occupational therapy and enhancing the profession's visibility and impact
• a strong communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse audiences 
• creative in delivering engagement initiatives
• proficient in using social media platforms for promotional purposes
• work independently and collaboratively in a remote/virtual environment 
• committed to upholding RCOT's values and mission

Equity, diversity, and belonging is the golden thread through everything we do, and we are all responsible. The post holder will be expected to champion equity, diversity and belonging where everyone they come across is welcomed, celebrated, supported, recognised and valued. 

Interested in this fantastic career development opportunity?  

If you're interested, you should complete this form.

There are only a limited number of positions available and the deadline may be brought forward if we fill all our positions.

Equity, Diversity & Belonging 

As a membership organisation, a professional body, and an employer, RCOT is committed to leading innovative change to promote equity and social justice and build a sense of belonging for all our staff, members, and the populations we serve. Our ambition is to have a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We don’t only embrace diversity, we celebrate it, nurture it and support our staff in realising their true potential. We are passionate about creating an environment free from discrimination and harassment where people can be their authentic self and recognise that each of us is unique. Therefore, our definition of diversity goes beyond those defined in equality legislation and we will afford the same standards and principles to those with lived experiences.

For any questions about the programme, please contact yourviews@rcot.co.uk