Outreach Events and Schools Liaison Assistant

Reference
1112209

Branch
Liverpool John Moores University

Start date
01/09/2026

Duration
Other - See Job

Hours and days
35hrs per week. Full time, 12 months fixed term.

Dress code
Smart Casual

Rate of pay
£12.83

Holiday rate
£1.55

Role
*Ringfenced to LJMU Students who are looking for a sandwich placement during academic year 2026/27 Only*

Duties and responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of on and off campus based visits for high school and college students within LJMU’s network of schools and colleges.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of campus based school visits for students within LJMU’s network of schools and colleges.
• Respond to email enquiries using the MS Dynamics CRM system. Also use CRM to update and maintain accurate customer records to enable promotional activities such as mailouts/newsletters etc.
• Promote LJMU at school and college based HE Fairs, Careers Conventions and information evenings both regionally and nationally.
• Deliver presentations and workshops to potential students throughout LJMU’s network of schools and colleges.
• Represent LJMU at community events organised by the outreach team.
• Represent LJMU at UCAS and other Higher Education Conventions, both locally and nationally.
• Help co-ordinate and supervise a group of student advocates to assist with outreach activity.
• Assist the Schools & Colleges Account Managers in their research and development of resources for a range of presentations and activities appropriate for the target audience.
• Supporting Account Managers with the co-ordination and administration of large-scale events such as Summer Schools.
• Manage the outreach team’s social media channels promoting the team’s activity. Platforms including LinkedIn, Instagram and continuously monitor and update the Outreach webpage.
• Support Account Managers in making preparations for on campus and off campus events, including making relevant bookings and organising necessary stock and promotional collateral.

 

Other duties

 

• Represent the team at internal and external meetings or conferences as deemed necessary by the outreach manager.
• To support the wider team during the busy mid-August Clearing period .
• Any other duties commensurate with the grade as deemed appropriate by your line manager.
• Commitment to LJMU’s values and regulations, including equal opportunities policy, the AUA (Association of University Administrators) Statement of Values and AUA CPD Framework.
• Liverpool John Moores University recognises and is aware of its Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities, the post holder is required to minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role and actively contribute to the delivery of LJMU’s Environment and Sustainability Policy. 
• The post-holder’s mandatory Health and Safety responsibilities, which have been agreed by the University’s Strategic Management Team, are contained in Section 2 of the University’s Safety Management Code of Practice MCP1 Organisation for the Implementation of the Health and Safety Policy.

Skills and experience

High standard of presentation skills

Ability to communicate effectively with prospective students

Professional approach

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work flexibly and long hours (including evening work), including work away from home during peak periods

Attention to detail and ability to use own initiative

Exceptional organisational skills

Enthusiasm, commitment, and a positive attitude

Knowledge of and ability to use MS Office for administrative purposes

Suitability to work with children – DBS clearance

Excellent IT and Social Media skills

Have a Driving Licence

Location
hybrid working, but mainly based in Exchange Station, Tithebarn Street, Liverpool

Additional information
*Ringfenced to LJMU Students who are looking for a sandwich placement during academic year 2026/27 Only*

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