Are you looking for a part-time job, volunteering or work experience to help develop your skills, gain experience, enhance your CV and to earn some money to supplement your studies?
The Careers in Sport and Beyond event is your chance to explore a wide range of opportunities that fit around your degree or support your next steps after graduation. You’ll also be able to speak with teams from across Edge Hill University who can help you develop your employability skills, gain experience, and learn about available scholarships.
Students from any programme or level of study are welcome to attend. Join us in the HUB to meet organisations from a variety of sectors offering placements, volunteering roles, part‑time work, employment opportunities, and graduate roles. There will also be talks throughout the day focusing on postgraduate study, teaching and the ‘Start-up Hub’ for those who want to start their own business.
Here’s a quick breakdown to help you make the most of it:
Event structure
- Presentations from 9:30am to 2pm.
- Careers fair will be open from 11am to 2pm.
- The careers fair will open from 10:30am to 11:00am for attendees who prefer a quieter environment to speak with employers.
What you will find at the fair
- Employers and organisations from various sectors offering flexible roles that fit around your studies.
- Opportunities for all students, regardless of programme or level.
- Networking chances to connect with recruiters and organisations from a variety of industries.
How to get started
- Research the organisations that are attending to find out more about what they do and what roles they have to offer.
- Update your CV and ensure that you include all your current education, volunteering and any activities that you may be involved in outside of university.
- Visit the Careers page at Edge Hill University to book your appointment if you would like advice about attending the fair and what to expect.
Why should I attend?
- Find out about opportunities that interest you.
- Speak to the employers about the roles available for you to apply for.
- Ask employers anything and get advice on how to apply for their roles.
- Speak to the Student Life Team about their Free Interview Clothing scheme which is available for you to access.
- Get advice from the Careers team during the event. Importantly offering tips on what to ask employers, which employers you should meet and much more.
Free LinkedIn headshot photography
Come and have your photograph taken for your LinkedIn Profile. The Careers Team will also be available for advice about setting up a LinkedIn account or to update your profile so that you stand out to potential recruiters.
Please note that the Media Production Team will be available between 11:00am-12:30pm for LinkedIn Headshot Photography.
Who is going to be there on the day?
The following organisations attending this event will have part-time jobs, volunteering and work experience opportunities that you can apply for to fit around your studies.
- Aramark (Catering Partner of Everton Football Club)
- CCUSA (Summer Camps)
- Civil Service Fast Stream
- Edstart Sports Coaching
- Emerald Cultural Institute
- Endeavour Learning Trust
- Get into Teaching
- Greenbank Sports Academy
- HM Forces – Army Engagement Team
- Junior Park Run
- Kings Camps
- Kings Trust
- Learn Active North West
- LFC Foundation
- Race Timing Solutions
- Royal Airforce (RAF)
- Teacher Active
- The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust – Physiotherapy and Accute Inpatient Team
- United Through Sport
- Wigan Athletic Community Trust
(Please note that exhibitors may be subject to change on the day).
You will also be able to visit the following stands staffed by our Edge Hill University Teams for advice and guidance:
- EHU Careers, Employability and Experience
- EHU Scholarships and Interview Clothes
- EHU Sports
- EHU Start Up Programme
- EHU LinkedIn Photography Stand
Presentations Throughout the Day
| Presentation | Time and location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Sport & Physical Activity Department Postgraduate Talks | 9:30-10:30am, Wilson Building Room W1 | Find out more about postgraduate courses within the department, including: – MSc Sports Therapy – MSc Applied Sport & Exercise – MSc Physical Literacy – MSc Sport Business Management – MA Sport, Education and Mental Health |
| Progressing to Postgraduate Study at EHU | 11:15–11:45am, Main Building Room M38 | Hear from the EHU Postgraduate Recruitment Team about courses, fees, the application process, and support schemes for undergraduate students. |
| Equivalence Discussion | 1–1:30pm, Main Building Room M35 | Meet the Equivalency Team to learn about gaining additional qualifications required for postgraduate study, including test dates, costs, and how to apply. |
| Civil Service Fast Stream Summer Internship and Graduate Programme | 1-2pm, Main Building Room M35 | Come and meet the Civil Service Team who will give an overview of the Civil Service Fast Stream Internship and Graduate Programme. You will be able to meet Graduates on the current programme and have the chance to ask questions about the recruitment process and what it is like to be on the programme. Book your place here. For more information please visit: Fast Stream | Civil Service Careers. |
| Start‑Up Programme | 1–1:30pm, Wilson Building Room W1 | Learn more about self‑employment, setting up your own business, and the Student Start‑Up Programme. For more information about the EHU Start-up programme visit: Start-Up Hub – Edge Hill University. |
Any questions?
You can find out more about this event by following the link below, or contacting the Employer Engagement Team at [email protected]