As a committee, we are always looking for new ways to develop and deliver fantastic training and events for our members.
Likewise, if you are an education professional, related organisation or are not a member but work in an HEI, get in touch with any suggestions or requests. We’ll be happy to talk to you about the work we do to support HE progression across the region and any future opportunities to collaborate.
Group Chair
Ellie Lloyd Davies, Student Recruitment Manager, Manchester Metropolitan University
Email: E.Lloyd.Davies@mmu.ac.uk
Ellie has been a member of HELOA throughout her time in Student Recruitment at Manchester Met, having previously worked at UCLan. Ellie took up the role of Chair in January 2023 after previously being one of the Vice-Chairs for Training and Partnerships since 2020. As chair, Ellie is responsible for representing the region at the HELOA UK Committee meetings and supporting the regional Vice-Chairs.
Group Vice-Chair, Training & Partnerships
Alex Whitham, Marketing and Recruitment Officer, University of Manchester
Email: alexandra.whitham@
Alex has been a member of HELOA throughout her time in Student Recruitment at University of Manchester, having previously worked at Edge Hill University. Alex is one of the Vice Chairs Training and Partnerships for the North West and Northern Ireland Group, and alongside Emma, organises training and development activities for other members of HELOA as well as developing relationships with external partners for meetings and training sessions. If you have any requests or ideas for potential training or partnerships opportunities feel free to contact the team.
Group Vice-Chair, Training & Partnerships
Emma Deeks, Future U Senior Outreach Officer, University of Central Lancashire
Email: edeeks@uclan.ac.uk
Emma has been a member of HELOA throughout her time working in Higher Education. Emma is one of the Vice Chairs Training and Partnerships for the North West and Northern Ireland Group, and alongside Alex, organises training and development activities for other members of HELOA as well as developing relationships with external partners for meetings and training sessions. If you have any requests or ideas for potential training or partnerships opportunities feel free to contact the team.
Group Vice-Chair, Membership and Communications
Niamh Gallagher, Education Liaison Officer, Edge Hill University
Email: gallaghn@edgehill.ac.uk
Having only joined HELOA in August 2021 with her role at Edge Hill, Niamh’s excited to take her background in student support and teaching, to aid her, with the responsibility of organising and reporting the group meetings, elections and providing support to other North West and Northern Ireland Committee members.