Job Description

Department
Edge Hill Students' Union
Location
Ormskirk
Salary
23,912 to 27,682 per annum
Post Type
Full Time
Closing Date
Sunday 15 February 2026
Reference
EHSU39-0126
Please note this vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Edge Hill Student's Union which is a separate entity from Edge Hill University.

About the Students' Union

Edge Hill Students' Union works with students to make their University experience all they want it to be.


Whatever a students needs, situation or background; we empower them through partnership.


We deliver events, empower societies, and support individuals with whatever they need to have a great experience whilst fulfilling their ambitions.


We bring creativity, innovation and freedom to the student community, and work with Edge Hill to bring about our shared goal of enabling every student to be the best version of themselves.

About You

You will be a dynamic, and creative thinker and will take a lead on planning and delivering marketing and communications campaigns for the organisation. You will be responsible for creating and editing content to maintain and implement the Edge Hill SU tone of voice and core narrative across all media and routes to market. A natural self-starter, you'll bring fresh ideas, energy, and initiative to our work, with the confidence to engage and build relationships with students, staff, and the wider community.


You will co-ordinate communications and marketing with for diverse stakeholder groups including our student membership of 16,000 students, student alumni networks, University staff, and key public/community bodies on a local and national scale. You will ensure that our stakeholders are kept well informed of the work of the Union and ensure appropriate segmentation of key messages to these groups.


This role will be responsible for developing and monitoring metrics which demonstrate the effectiveness of the Union's communications approach and forging strong professional partnerships with the goal of providing an excellent student experience.

About the Role

In this role you will be Edge Hill SU's primary content planner, creator and editor. You will undertake primary responsibility for day-to-day public facing communications and digital engagement across the SU and will own the SU's website and established social media networks including TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. The role will be encouraged to break new ground in communications and digital engagement, including the imaginative use of text, image and multimedia, event amplification and dissemination through social media, and will be responsible for driving audience engagement in online and offline media through content creation and knowledge of online engagement trends.


You will have a flair for storytelling and a keen eye for detail, matched with the technical skills to manage communications across a variety of platforms. Above all, you'll be someone who thrives on collaboration, innovation, and using communications to create meaningful impact.


With excellent skills in organisation and time-management, you will pro-actively ensure smooth delivery of the Union's programme of communications.

How to Apply

To view the full recruitment pack and to apply for the role, please click the following link: https://www.edgehillsu.org.uk/main-menu/union-info/work-with-us