Education Liaison Assistant

Edge Hill University; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave per annum, pro‑r

Discounted membership to onsite sport/

Staff benefits scheme

Employee assistance programme

Development programmes

Beautiful on-campus working environm

Automatic enrolment into Local Gover n

Job summary

Edge Hill University is seeking an Education Liaison Assistant to join the Student Recruitment team. You will travel regionally, delivering presentations and information sessions to inspire students about higher education options and guide them toward Edge Hill University.

You will develop partnerships with schools and colleges beyond the North West, representing the University at events across the UK and providing tailored guidance to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and confident communicator.
• Strong ability to build rapport with diverse audiences.
• Highly organised with attention to detail.
• Flexible approach with willingness to travel across the North West and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging presentations, workshops and information sessions to inspire higher education options.
• Represent the University at careers fairs, exhibitions and recruitment events regionally and across the UK.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with schools and colleges beyond the North West.
• Support and coordinate programmes of activity to raise awareness of Edge Hill University and encourage applications.

Job description

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 our Student Recruitment team. In this role you'll work closely with schools and colleges, delivering engaging presentations, workshops and information sessions that inspire students to explore their higher education options and generate interest in Edge Hill University. Representing the University at careers fairs, exhibitions and recruitment events regionally and across the UK, you'll provide tailored advice and guidance to a wide range of audiences.

A key part of the role will be developing and strengthening relationships with schools and colleges beyond the North West, working with key contacts to create impactful programmes of activity that raise awareness of Edge Hill University and encourage applications.

This an ideal role for someone who enjoys a varied role, travel and building meaningful partnerships.

This is a role where you can see the direct impact of your work on the University's success. You'll benefit from comprehensive training, ongoing professional development opportunities and clear progression pathways within the team and wider department.

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process if a suitable redeployee is identified.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, please contact Thomas Heyes, Education Liaison Manager: [e-mail]

About You

As Education Liaison Assistant you will be an enthusiastic and confident communicator who enjoys engaging with people from a variety of backgrounds. Whether you're presenting to a large group of students, speaking with teachers and advisers, or representing the University at a busy event, you will have a strong ability to build rapport and deliver information in an engaging and approachable way.

You'll be highly organised, able to manage competing priorities and work independently while maintaining excellent attention to detail.

A flexible approach is essential, as you'll regularly travel across the North West and further afield, with occasional evening and weekend work.

Most importantly, you'll be motivated by the opportunity to make a real difference to students' futures, helping them navigate their higher education choices while acting as an ambassador for Edge Hill University.

Please note that as part of this role, we will be required to an obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check including a check of the Children’s barred list, prior to your appointment.

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.

• A minimum of 35 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

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.