Education Liaison Assistant

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

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an Education Liaison Assistant to join the Student Recruitment Education Liaison Department. The postholder’s main role will be to promote the University and attract high quality students to undergraduate courses through liaison with schools, colleges and careers services. The postholder will work in a range of targeted schools and colleges regionally and across the UK, delivering presentations, attending careers fairs and enhancing relationships in order to increase applications from these institutions. The postholder will be a self-starter, able to work independently, including away from the office as significant travel is required.

Regular travel across the UK will be a significant part of the role. The post would be suitable for a graduate or someone looking for a career change. Evening and Weekend work will be required.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, please contact: Chris Mullen, Education Liaison Manager at mullenc@edgehill.ac.uk. 

About You

As Education Liaison Assistant you will have:

• Experience studying in Higher Education
• A Degree or equivalent professional qualification
• Experience creating bespoke and engaging activities for school & college groups
• Excellent presentation skills and a creative approach 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• Excellent administrative and IT Skills 

It is important to note that the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure for you from the Disclosure and Barring Service and that this will form part of the conditions of offer of employment. 

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 35 days annual leave per annum (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days) 
• Free foreign language evening classes 
• 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 as 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. 

Advert information