About JMSU
Meet the Staff Team
The JMSU Staff Team is the engine behind the day-to-day running of the Students' Union. Working closely with elected student officers and the wider student community, we bring expertise, consistency and support to everything we do.
From delivering events and campaigns to providing essential student services and behind-the-scenes admin, our staff make sure JMSU stays impactful, inclusive and student-focused. Together, we help bring the Union's mission to life, supporting all LJMU students to belong, be heard and thrive.
2 people
Senior Leadership Team
What we do
The Senior Leadership Team (SLT) delivers the Union's strategic plan, manages operations, and makes sure we are financially sustainable and student-focused.
4 people
Content & Engagement
Trudy Lewis (She/Her)
Content & Engagement Manager
Florence Boken-Donoghue (She/Her)
Events & Engagement Coordinator
Elly Haimes (She/Her)
Content Marketing Coordinator
Erik Fera (He/Him)
Digital Marketing & Communication Coordinator
What we do
The team drives engagement through events, campaigns and communication channels, from Welcome Week to awareness campaigns. They make sure students are informed, connected and represented across digital and print.
6 people
Student Voice & Support
Bea Hyde (She/Her)
Voice & Support Manager
Emma E. Ashman (She/Her)
Democracy & Liberation Coordinator
Dan Allen (He/Him)
Student Voice & Campaigns Coordinator
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Martha Maynard (She/Her)
Insight & Belonging Coordinator
Lauren Wright (She/Her)
Academic Communities & Representation Coordinator
Rosie McDonald (She/Her)
Student Advisor
What we do
The team makes sure your feedback shapes decisions at every level of university life. They support student reps, run campaigns and drive change in education and equality. They also offer free, confidential advice on academic appeals, misconduct issues and personal challenges that may affect your studies.
5 people
Student Opportunities & Development
Jen Ratcliffe (She/Her)
Opportunities & Development Manager
Alastair Grills (He/Him)
Volunteering & Community Coordinator
Tom Rigby (He/Him)
Societies Coordinator
Ciaran Williams (He/Him)
Sports & Events Coordinator
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Charlotte Hyland (She/Her)
Senior Sports & Student Groups Coordinator
What we do
This team supports your growth outside the classroom through sports, societies, volunteering, leadership training and employability support. They help you explore your passions, connect with others and build confidence for life after university.
4 people
Organisational Development
Alex Crowther (She/Her)
Finance Manager
Sally Cloherty (She/Her)
People & Culture Manager
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Vicky Savage (She/Her)
Finance & HR Coordinator
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Tamara Smith (She/Her)
Union Operations & Admin Coordinator
What we do
This team focuses on people and culture, administration and finance to make sure JMSU runs effectively.
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