Job Description

Department
Student Services - Student Life
Location
Ormskirk/Manchester
Salary
28,778 to 31,236 per annum
Permanent
Post Type
Full Time
Closing Date
Tuesday 12 August 2025
Reference
EHA1131-0725



We're here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, passionate and creative team supporting the development and delivery of bespoke event programmes for our varied student groups, e.g. Residential, International, or students studying off campus. Our aim is to create a vibrant and inclusive campus for all Edge Hill University students. You will be responsible for managing and promoting events via our purpose-built University 'What's on" portal whilst also managing student staff and working collaboratively with colleagues across campus to provide a warm welcome and high-quality student experience.


This role is based at the Ormskirk campus with monthly visits required to St James', Manchester.


For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Danielle Barnes, Student Life Manager, at danielle.barnes@edgehill.ac.uk

About You

As a Student Life Events Officer, you will have:

Previous experience of delivering events Excellent customer service experience Excellent communication skills Administrative experience Excellent IT Skills Experience of supporting a team Enthusiasm and a friendly and approachable manner The ability to build relationships quickly

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

A minimum of 36 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days) Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more. Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment. Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 17.8%

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we've been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.


Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you've ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff. Because for us education isn't about how much you take in. It's about what you take out into the world.


Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885,Edge Hill University is "A great success story... an institution that improves and impresses year after year" - Times Higher Education.