Welcome Week Events Intern
We are looking for an organised and student-focused Welcome Week Events Intern to work within our Student Engagement Team, supporting the planning and delivery of Welcome Week events and activities to ensure a smooth and engaging experience for new students.
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: £12.71 per hour
- Contract: This is a fixed-term contract available between April 2026 - September 2026 for 24 weeks.
- Hours: 8 hours per week within agreed days and times, with the possibility of additional hours during Welcome Week.
- 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 research and planning of Welcome Week events using data, previous reports and surveys.
- Coordinate Welcome Week activities with, and act as the point of contact for, university departments and student groups.
- Help coordinate event logistics, including liaising with external vendors and university departments.
- Support preparations for Welcome Week by setting up event spaces, arranging equipment, and assembling materials such as welcome packs with event supplies.
- Support post-event activities, including gathering feedback from attendees and participating in a debrief meeting to assess success and areas for improvement.
These responsibilities are not exclusive, but an overview of the type of tasks you may do in this role.
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: 11:59pm on Sunday 22 February 2026.
Eligibility: You should be a registered student and have the right to work in the UK. You must also be able to work in Edinburgh, although some home-working may be possible.
Interviews will preferably be held in-person at Merchiston Campus on the week commencing 2 March 2026.