Job Description

Help create a Students' Union where students and staff can Belong, Be Heard and Thrive!

As our Union Operations & Admin Co-ordinator, you'll be the friendly face and steady heartbeat of JMSU. From welcoming students at reception to helping them find the support they need, you'll make every interaction feel positive, accessible, and engaging.

Behind the scenes, you'll keep our operations running smoothly - supporting day-to-day processes, ensuring our spaces remain welcoming, accessible and safe and, guiding our brilliant team of part-time student staff. With a focus on excellence, you'll recruit, develop, and support them, empowering our students to grow in confidence, build new skills, and deliver exceptional service across JMSU in a positive, inclusive environment.

You'll bring strong administrative experience, excellent organisation, and a keen eye for compliance. If you're proactive, people-focused, and energised by the buzz of a student-led environment, this is your opportunity to make a real impact at the heart of JMSU.

For an informal chat about the role please email s.latham@ljmu.ac.uk

To find out more about this role, working for JMSU and to apply, please visit the 'work for us' section of our website

Salary:

26,689 - 29,460 per annum (New hires will start on the first pay point)

Hours:

Annualised based on a 35-hour working week

Workstyle:

Flexibility and Hybrid working (according to role needs)

Contract:

Fixed Term until 30 January 2028

Location:

Student Life Building, Copperas Hill, Liverpool City Centre

Closing Date:

12 noon Wednesday 7 January 2026

Interview Date:

Wednesday 28 January 2026 or Thursday 29 January 2027

About JMSU

It's our job is to make sure students get the most out of their University experience. We put our students at the heart of everything we do - whether it's empowering the student voice, planning events, helping to develop campaigns, providing them with opportunities to make friends and learn something new, and everything in between.

I IIf you're on the lookout for a role in a friendly, hard-working environment which offers bucketloads of autonomy, support and fun, we want to hear from you.

Taking Action on Inclusion

At JMSU, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We're proud to be a welcoming, friendly and inclusive team and want all our people to feel safe and confident to be themselves and feel they belong.

We are also not scared to admit this is a work in progress! We know the importance that students see themselves reflected by our staff team and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from Ethnically Diverse candidates who are under-represented within our core staff team and operate a Guaranteed Interview where the minimum essential criteria are met.

You can read more about this and our commitment to Equality Diversity and Inclusion on the 'work for us' section of our website.

Don't meet every single requirement?

If you are excited about this but there are criteria you don't match exactly, please don't be put off applying. It may not be a deal breaker - just make sure you get across why you think you're right for it and how the gaps may be approached. Even if not right for this role, you might be perfect for another.

We have some great staff benefits

Location, Location, Location:

We're right in the centre of Liverpool and surrounded by everything the City has to offer

Commuting made easy:

Our main office is a few minutes walk from both Lime Street and Liverpool Central train stations

Office goals:

Our modern, open-plan office offers good space, staff chat and city views

Hybrid Working:

Enjoy the best of both worlds - mix up your working week between the office and your home space

Annual leave aplenty:

Make the most of 32 days of annual leave (plus public holidays) and enjoy regular time off

'Tis the season to be off work:

We're closed for Winter break, so you can take a rest or enjoy some seasonal activities

Flexibility:

We offer a range of flexible working options for when life gets in the way of working 9-5, Monday to Friday, and are happy to consider any specific needs

Every day is a school day:

There's plenty of learning and development opportunities to explore and help you grow, and we have access to all LJMU staff development

Carer perks:

We offer enhanced parental leave and pay options, including grandparents leave, shared parental leave, adoption leave, maternity and paternity leave, paid emergency time off for carers and paid Carer's Leave

Paid Volunteer Leave:

Support your cause with 3 days of paid leave for volunteering

Get active for less:

All staff can make the most of reduced LJMU gym membership, which includes classes too

Discounts aren't just for students:

Save extra pennies with access to student discount schemes including Student Beans, Unidaysand others

Wellbeing covered:

We offer an Employee Assistance Programme, a Voluntary Healthcare Scheme, Individual wellbeing plans and a day one sick pay scheme to help take the extra stress out your life

Nest Pension Scheme:

We will contribute 6%

Cycle to Work

Scheme; good for sustainability, your pocket and your healthy lifestyle goals!
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 21 months

Pay: 26,689.00-29,460.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Flexitime Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym Sick pay Store discount Transport links
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Liverpool L3