We are looking for an organised and customer-focused Events Assistant to work within our Student Engagement Team to support the planning and running of our events programme.
Who are we?
Edinburgh Napier Students’ Association (that’s ‘ENSA’ to our friends) exists to enable students to make the most of their university experience. We do this by representing, supporting, and developing Edinburgh Napier students to be successful in their studies; to try out new things; to engage in, and contribute to, university life; to be healthy and happy; to bring about positive change; and to have fun.
About the post
- Pay: £15.707 per hour (including holiday pay).
- Contract: This is a fixed-term temporary contract, from August 2026 to April 2027.
- Hours: 8 hours per week during term time.
- Location: You will be based at ENSA’s main office on the Merchiston Campus, with occasional travel to the Sighthill and Craiglockhart campuses, and off-site for events.
- Reports to: Head of Events & Campaigns.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the coordination and execution of various events hosted by ENSA, including but not limited to Welcome Week events, socials, support events, cultural celebrations, and the ENSA Awards Ball.
- Assist with preparations for events, such as setting up event spaces, arranging equipment, and putting together supplies.
- Assist with assembling and distributing event-related items, such as event supplies or care packages for students.
- Support ENSA staff during events, including ticket scanning and directing participants.
- Support with post-event activities, such as gathering feedback from attendees, compiling event reports, and participating in debrief meetings to evaluate event success and areas for improvement.
These responsibilities are not exclusive, and some tasks may change depending on the season.
Get full details here: Job Description and Person Spec
Applications
Download and fill in the application form and send it to HR@napierstudents.com. You may also submit a CV; however, please note that CVs will not be accepted without an application form.
Closing Date: 1st June 2026 at 12pm (noon).
Eligibility: You should be a registered student at Edinburgh Napier University and have the right to work in the UK. You must also be able to work in Edinburgh.
Interviews: will be held in-person at Merchiston Campus on the weeks commencing 8/15 June 2026.