About the Role

A Grounds Maintenance Operative you will play a practical, visible role in keeping Edge Hill University’s award-winning campus welcoming, safe and looking its best throughout the year. Working within Facilities Management, you will maintain the University’s grounds, gardens, landscaped areas and external sports facilities to consistently high standards.
Your work will be varied and hands-on. You will carry out planting, pruning, hedge trimming, grass cutting, weeding and seasonal maintenance, alongside litter picking, jet washing and general external cleaning. You will safely use equipment such as pedestrian and ride-on mowers, strimmers and hedge trimmers, with appropriate training provided. You will also support winter gritting and snow clearance, event preparation, driving duties and, when required, sports-ground maintenance.

This is a campus-based role where your work will make a direct difference to the daily experience of students, colleagues and visitors.

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to redeployment, this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process if a suitable redeployee is identified.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: Neil Toner, Grounds Manager at tonern@edgehill.ac.uk. 

About You

As Grounds Maintenance Operative you will be comfortable undertaking practical, physically active work outdoors in all weather conditions and will take pride in completing tasks safely and to a high standard. You will be able to follow work schedules, respond to instructions and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
 
You will bring a strong commitment to health and safety, excellent customer care and respectful communication. You should be willing to learn how to use grounds-maintenance machinery safely and complete routine administration, including safety checks and daily work logs, using IT or mobile devices.
 
Experience of horticulture, grounds maintenance, landscaping, machinery operation or a similar practical environment would be valuable. Most importantly, you will be reliable, adaptable and motivated to help maintain a clean, attractive and inclusive campus environment.

Rewards & Benefits

• A minimum of 35 days annual leave per annum, (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.

Closing Date: 05 Nov 2026

Department: Support

Salary: £24,699 per annum
Permanent

As a Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality fitness, personal training and exercise referral services to students, staff and community members.

You will supervise the fitness suite, deliver member inductions and provide professional guidance to ensure customers use the facilities safely, effectively and confidently. You will design and deliver personalised training programmes, provide one-to-one coaching and support members to achieve their individual health and fitness goals.

You will contribute to member engagement, retention and the promotion of Edge Hill Sport’s services, as well as supporting the continued development of its fitness, health and wellbeing provision.

The role will also involve working collaboratively with colleagues across the University to support wider health, wellbeing and physical activity initiatives, while ensuring high standards of customer service, health and safety and operational delivery are maintained.

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: Sam Smith Fitness Manager at Smithsam@edgehill.ac.uk

About You

You will be a Level 3 qualified fitness professional with relevant experience in personal training, fitness instruction and/or exercise referral. You will have a sound knowledge of exercise, health and wellbeing and the ability to provide appropriate, tailored advice to a diverse range of customers.

You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish effective professional relationships and deliver a high standard of customer service. You will be organised, self-motivated and able to work independently, managing your workload effectively and responding positively to the demands of a busy environment.

You will demonstrate a commitment to promoting health, wellbeing and physical activity and have the enthusiasm and professionalism to contribute to the continued development and success of Edge Hill Sport.

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, 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.

Closing Date: 04 Nov 2026

Department: Support

Salary: £24,215 to £25,804

About the Role

A Grounds Maintenance Operative you will play a practical, visible role in keeping Edge Hill University’s award-winning campus welcoming, safe and looking its best throughout the year. Working within Facilities Management, you will maintain the University’s grounds, gardens, landscaped areas and external sports facilities to consistently high standards.
Your work will be varied and hands-on. You will carry out planting, pruning, hedge trimming, grass cutting, weeding and seasonal maintenance, alongside litter picking, jet washing and general external cleaning. You will safely use equipment such as pedestrian and ride-on mowers, strimmers and hedge trimmers, with appropriate training provided. You will also support winter gritting and snow clearance, event preparation, driving duties and, when required, sports-ground maintenance.
This is a campus-based role where your work will make a direct difference to the daily experience of students, colleagues and visitors.

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to redeployment, 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: Neil Toner, Grounds Manager at tonern@edgehill.ac.uk. 

About You

As Grounds Maintenance Operative you will be comfortable undertaking practical, physically active work outdoors in all weather conditions and will take pride in completing tasks safely and to a high standard. You will be able to follow work schedules, respond to instructions and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
You will bring a strong commitment to health and safety, excellent customer care and respectful communication. You should be willing to learn how to use grounds-maintenance machinery safely and complete routine administration, including safety checks and daily work logs, using IT or mobile devices.
Experience of horticulture, grounds maintenance, landscaping, machinery operation or a similar practical environment would be valuable. Most importantly, you will be reliable, adaptable and motivated to help maintain a clean, attractive and inclusive campus environment.

Rewards & Benefits

• 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.

Closing Date: 27 Oct 2026

Department: Support

Salary: £24,699 per annum pro rata
Permanent

As Soft Services Operations Manager, you will play a vital leadership role within the Facilities Management team, overseeing the day-to-day delivery of cleaning, portering, waste management and warehouse services across the University.

You will lead and develop the Soft Services team, ensuring services are well organised, customer-focused and aligned with the University’s FM Vision. You will be responsible for managing staffing resources, service standards, performance, budgets and operational planning, ensuring the team has the resources, training and support needed to succeed.

A key part of the role will be ensuring high standards of health and safety, compliance and assurance across Soft Services. This will include overseeing risk assessments, COSHH requirements, contractor and contract management, audits and the implementation of relevant policies, procedures and legislation.

You will also support the effective recruitment, induction, training and development of staff, while working closely with colleagues across Facilities Management and the wider University to ensure a responsive and high-quality service that supports the student and wider Edge Hill community.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced operational leader to make a real impact on the campus experience and contribute to the continued development of our Soft Services provision.

The role requires you to work five days out of seven, including weekends where required.

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: Jo Swarbrick, Soft Services Manager at Jo.Swarbrick@edgehill.ac.uk

About You

We are looking for an experienced and motivated operational manager who can lead a diverse team and deliver high-quality services within a busy and customer-focused environment.

You will have strong leadership and people-management skills, with the ability to set clear expectations, manage performance and support colleagues to develop and succeed. You will be confident in organising staffing resources, managing competing priorities and ensuring operational services are delivered effectively.

You will have a good understanding of health and safety, risk management and compliance, with the ability to ensure appropriate standards and procedures are consistently maintained. Experience of managing contractors, budgets, service standards and performance measures would also be highly desirable.

You will be a strong communicator and collaborative team player, able to build positive relationships with colleagues, contractors and customers across the University. Most importantly, you will be committed to delivering excellent customer care and ensuring that Soft Services contribute positively to an outstanding campus experience.

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 38 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.

Closing Date: 30 Oct 2026

Department: Support

Salary: £35,608 to £38,784 per annum
Permanent