About the University

Edge Hill University is an ambitious institution, based on an attractive, award-winning 160- acre campus in Lancashire, close to Liverpool and Manchester. Recognised by Green Flag as one of the UK’s best green spaces for 14 successive years (2025), our campus provides a stunning workplace environment.

The University aspires to combine excellent research of reach and significance with a world-class student experience. Edge Hill University was named Modern University of the Year in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022 and shortlisted for the overall UK University of the Year award. With this award the University was called ‘one of the shining stars of the modern university sector.’ The award has come closely after Edge Hill was awarded University of the Year in the Educate North Awards 2020/21.

Living/Working in Lancashire

Our vibrant campus is within walking distance of the market town of Ormskirk and a short train ride away from the lively cities of Liverpool and Manchester. The town of Ormskirk offers a relaxed atmosphere with various options for eating out as well as bars, pubs and plenty of shops, historical landmarks and green spaces to explore.

Our campus is home to a thriving community of professionals who organise a variety of staff networks and groups such as; LGBTQ+, Sustainability, Caring for Carers, Menopause Café, Parent Networks, Book Club, and Choir groups, who meet regularly to bring staff together in a friendly, supportive environment to listen and provide information and advice.

Rewards/Benefits

• A minimum of 38 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)
• Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and as health & wellbeing resources.
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 17.8%
• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment
• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.