Experience

Tormead School, Guildford

• United Kingdom
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Careers

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  Leading the careers provision for Years 7-13 at a top performing independent school. Devising and delivering careers education in the curriculum. Conducting one to one appointments at key decision making points including GCSE and A Level options. Assisting the Head of University Admissions with University and course choice, and UCAS personal statement advice. Coordinating the Oxbridge Support Programme for Year 10 upwards. Working with Sixth Formers to identify suitable post-Tormead options and providing expert advice on requirements. Collaborating with the Alumnae Office to create an exciting career sector events programme. Creation of a work experience programme for Year 11 and Year 12 students. Building relationships with local businesses, parents and alumni to source opportunities for students to experience and learn about the world of work. Show less



Self-employed

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Career Coach and Early Careers Recruitment Specialist

  • Sep 2014 - Present

  Freelance career consultant at top universities including London School of Economics, Kings College London and Queen Mary University of London. Offering remote and in person support to students and graduates. Providing coaching on career choice, CVs and application forms, interviews performance, assessment centre success, skills audits and signposting to resources. Empowering clients to develop and manage their careers. Coaching individuals looking to improve their performance, explore opportunities and overcome issues in a work or personal setting. Supporting recruitment campaigns including CV/application form screening; telephone interviews; competency based interviewing; assessment centre organisation; facilitation and assessing; offers and candidate feedback. Delivering training and workshops within organisations on areas such as career management; job hunting techniques; networking; interview skills; assessment centre preparation; and making the transition from campus to corporate. Show less



Queen Mary University of London

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Freelance Career Consultant

  • Oct 2021 - May 2022

  Working primarily with the School of Business and Management and the School of Economics and Finance, coaching students one to one on employability topics such as career choice, skills auditing, CVs and application forms, interviews, case studies, and assessment centre performance. Working primarily with the School of Business and Management and the School of Economics and Finance, coaching students one to one on employability topics such as career choice, skills auditing, CVs and application forms, interviews, case studies, and assessment centre performance.



King's Business School

• United Arab Emirates
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Career Consultant

  • Oct 2020 - Jul 2021

  Coaching students and graduates one to one on employability topics such as career choice, skills auditing, CVs and application forms, interviews, case studies, and assessment centre performance. Coaching students and graduates one to one on employability topics such as career choice, skills auditing, CVs and application forms, interviews, case studies, and assessment centre performance.



Havas People

• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Associate Recruiter

  • Oct 2016 - Oct 2017

  Providing screening and assessment support for high volume recruitment campaigns such as National Probation Service. Providing screening and assessment support for high volume recruitment campaigns such as National Probation Service.



University of Surrey

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Careers Adviser (Postgraduate & Early Career Researchers)

  • Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

  Coached PhD students and Early Career Researchers on career options and career management. Conducted application and CV reviews and mock interviews. Created, developed and implemented 'CareerSmart' careers management skills programme. Coached PhD students and Early Career Researchers on career options and career management. Conducted application and CV reviews and mock interviews. Created, developed and implemented 'CareerSmart' careers management skills programme.



The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Freelance Careers Consultant

  • Sep 2016 - Dec 2016

  Coached students and graduates one to one on employability topics such as career choice, skills auditing, CVs and application forms, interviews, case studies, and assessment centre performance. Coached students and graduates one to one on employability topics such as career choice, skills auditing, CVs and application forms, interviews, case studies, and assessment centre performance.

• Student Enterprise Marketing & Events (part time)

  • Apr 2015 - Apr 2016

  Devised and executed the social media marketing strategy for the Student Enterprise team across 3 social media platforms. Creating and sourcing marketing content, engaged new users, cultivated an enterprising and entrepreneurial culture, informed users of events and drove traffic to the website. Raised the profile of Student Enterprise among students and colleagues at the University. Successfully sourced 18 new student and graduate business profiles for the website, with the aim of creating an Enterprise community and 'good news' stories for the University. Implemented a new 'Certificate of Enterprise & Entrepreneurship' to reward and recognise students who take part in Student Enterprise activities. Organised the flagship 3-day Enterprise Summer School for 30 participants and guest entrepreneurs, which involved creating and implementing a marketing plan, recruiting attendees, budget management, and delivery of the event logistics on the day. In 2016 all bar 2 places were sold out 2 months before the event due to implementation of a new marketing strategy. Show less



Shell

• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graduate Recruiter (fixed term contract)

  • Aug 2012 - Feb 2013

  Created the campus marketing strategy for my allocated graduate programmes to ensure exposure across key UK and European universities. Managed stakeholder relationships including HR business partners, hiring managers and marketing team to ensure the attraction of high potential graduates suited to business requirements. This included coaching campus ambassador teams on effective campus promotion activity. Attended careers fairs and networking sessions to promote graduate opportunities and represented the company brand effectively. The role also involved screening applications, conducting a high volume of telephone interviews and facilitating at assessment centres. Show less



GTI Recruiting Solutions

• United Kingdom
• Software Development

• Project Manager (Graduate Recruitment)

  • Sep 2011 - Mar 2012

  Managed the graduate marketing strategy and selection process for large international FMCG client across 8 European countries. Programmes included global management, technical and commercial roles. Balancing the differing demands of regions and overall project requirements was very important and required a high level of stakeholder management. Agreed, revisited and reviewed strategy, timescales and outcomes to meet hiring targets. Weekly MI data analysis and production of detailed campaign process reports for each country was a crucial part of this role, and results presented at conference calls with the client. Managed the marketing campaign and budget, and promoted opportunities at 32 target universities across Europe. Designed, organised and facilitated large 60 candidate, 40 assessor assessment centres and bespoke ‘VIP’ events in UK, Belgium and Germany. This included reviewing assessment centre materials and designing new fit for purpose exercise in line with competency framework. The candidate experience was very important, with a focus on a referral system and suitable keep warm process. Key point of contact from initial interest through to offer. The role included representing the client at careers fairs, designing and delivery of workshops to raise brand awareness, high volume candidate screening and moving through the selection process promptly. Line management responsibility for two Marketing Assistants. Show less



RBS International

• Jersey
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Resourcing Consultant

  • Jul 2010 - Aug 2011

  Managed high volume attraction and selection of 200 interns and graduates across UK and Europe. Devised and delivered the campus marketing strategy for programmes and attended careers fairs and workshops to promote the employer brand. Developed and implemented a bespoke strategy for the Finance and Risk programmes. The role included a high volume of candidate pre-selection including running and assessing at assessment centres and conducted feedback calls with unsuccessful candidates. Managed the ten week Summer Internship of 100 interns over 4 programmes, which involved allocating interns to projects in line with business requirements; reviewing, designing and implementing a new induction programme in line with learning objectives and changing business requirements. Liaised with training providers to identify suitable workshops, organised networking events and managed the budget for the Summer Internship. Delivered training and provided advice on performance appraisal system to line managers as part of Summer Internship and delivered feedback and hiring decisions during interns’ exit interviews. Took on additional responsible for Finance Graduate Programme consisting of 63 graduates for 3 months. Managed two placement rotations and liaised with business coaches prior to conducting performance management reviews. Conducted weekly update calls with business sponsor and graduates. Line management responsibility for Junior Recruiter and Administrator was part of the role, which included objective setting and performance appraisal. Show less



The Careers Group University of London

• Careers Consultant

  • Aug 2007 - Jul 2010

  Career development coach for students and graduates. Created personal development plans and agreed employment strategies to enable informed career decisions and management of their future career path. Provided a career development consultancy service to fee paying clients, including employers and career changers. Worked with allocated departments, agreed employability strategies,and developed and delivered interactive workshop on CVs, applications, interviews, assessment centres and career management skills. Developed an 11 week assessed Career Management module, which included sessions on employability, theories of career development, job analysis and practical assignments to encourage contact with potential employers. Coordinated a Government sponsored graduate internship scheme, which involved cold calling businesses to source vacancies and ran I training for candidates to prepare them for their roles. The role included conducting competency based mock interviews for a range of roles and employment sectors and providing feedback on performance. Extensive event organising was also a key part of this role, including a 2 day Starting Your Own Business and 1 day Careers in Arts Administration course for fee paying delegates. Sourced professionals and entrepreneurs as speakers, facilitated on the day and kept within budget. Show less



University of Leeds

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Career Consultant (fixed term contract)

  • Aug 2006 - Jul 2007

  The main part of this role involved creating, teaching and reviewing embedded Career Development modules within departments, which involved marking large volumes of assessments to tight deadlines and organising employer led sessions. Organised and co-ordinated a large 2 day graduate employability event, which included negotiating sponsorship from a key legal employer and managing a budget. Provided careers coaching to students and graduates, which involved regular research and contact with employers to keep up to date with the graduate market place. Show less



The Robert Gordon University

• United Kingdom
• E-Learning Providers

• Careers Adviser

  • Aug 2005 - Jul 2006

  Provided careers coaching and information to students and graduates, conducted individual careers guidance interviews, mock interviews and provided feedback. Developed and delivered talks, lectures, workshops and career development programmes; and contacted alumni to collate Destinations of Leavers of Higher Education (DLHE) data, which included analysing and producing reports. Provided careers coaching and information to students and graduates, conducted individual careers guidance interviews, mock interviews and provided feedback. Developed and delivered talks, lectures, workshops and career development programmes; and contacted alumni to collate Destinations of Leavers of Higher Education (DLHE) data, which included analysing and producing reports.