Experience

BPP University

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Chair

  • Sep 2019 - Present

  Non-executive chair of the BPP University board of directors, the largest alternative higher education provider in the United Kingdom specialising in law, business and health training. Non-executive chair of the BPP University board of directors, the largest alternative higher education provider in the United Kingdom specialising in law, business and health training.



Goldsmiths, University of London

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Council Member

  • Sep 2018 - Present

  A member of the governing body for Goldsmiths, University of London helping to set and oversee strategy and performance for the university. Chair of the Governance and Nominations committee and have previously served a 3 year term on the Audit and Risk committee. Also served on the Warden search committee which lead the recruitment process for the new Warden (the head of the university) in 2019. A member of the governing body for Goldsmiths, University of London helping to set and oversee strategy and performance for the university. Chair of the Governance and Nominations committee and have previously served a 3 year term on the Audit and Risk committee. Also served on the Warden search committee which lead the recruitment process for the new Warden (the head of the university) in 2019.



Advance HE

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Associate Director Governance

  • Jul 2014 - Present

  Overseeing a national programme of training and support for over 750 governors and other board members across universities and higher education institutions in the UK each year. Leading board effectiveness reviews and evaluations at a range of UK universities and HE providers. Overseeing a national programme of training and support for over 750 governors and other board members across universities and higher education institutions in the UK each year. Leading board effectiveness reviews and evaluations at a range of UK universities and HE providers.



IDP Connect UK & Ireland

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Policy and Engagement

  • Sep 2015 - Present

  Responsible for building partnerships between IDP Connect and the wider higher education sector, sharing trends and insight across a global suite of websites (22 sites, over 80 million annual users) to inform and support education providers. Responsible for building partnerships between IDP Connect and the wider higher education sector, sharing trends and insight across a global suite of websites (22 sites, over 80 million annual users) to inform and support education providers.



Aaron Ross Porter Consultancy Ltd.

• Director

  • Jul 2011 - Present

  Higher education consultancy working with institutions and sector bodies looking a range of issues in the HE sector from improving the student experience, research, improving learning and teaching, induction and employability. Higher education consultancy working with institutions and sector bodies looking a range of issues in the HE sector from improving the student experience, research, improving learning and teaching, induction and employability.



Surrey County Cricket Club

• United Kingdom
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Match Control Room

  • 2004 - Present

  Supporting the event control room on major match days (England internationals and Surrey T20 games) at the Oval cricket ground (home of Surrey County Cricket Club). Supporting the event control room on major match days (England internationals and Surrey T20 games) at the Oval cricket ground (home of Surrey County Cricket Club).



The National Centre for Universities and Business (NCUB)

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of External Affairs

  • Sep 2013 - Oct 2016

  Oversee NCUB's engagement with external stakeholders, direct media and press engagement and lead on parliamentary and public affairs. Oversee NCUB's engagement with external stakeholders, direct media and press engagement and lead on parliamentary and public affairs.



National Union of Students (UK)

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • Jul 2010 - Jun 2011

  Responsible for leading representation and campaigns for the 7 million students in further and higher education across the UK.President & Chair of Trustees, NUSBoard, NUS Services LtdBoard, University & College Admission Services (UCAS)Board, Higher Education Academy (HEA)Observer to Board, Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE)Co-Chair, Beer/Porter Student Charters GroupMember, HEFCE Online Learning Task ForceMember, Burgess Implementation Steering GroupMember, External Examiners' Review Group

• Vice-President, HE

  • Jun 2008 - Jun 2010

  Elected to represent and lead campaigns for all students in UK higher education.Additional roles include::Board Member, National Union of Students (NUS)Non-Executive Board Director, Office of the Independent Adjudicator (OIA)Board Member, European Students' Union (ESU)Board Observer, UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA)Academic Council, Higher Education AcademyNational Student Survey (NSS) Steering GroupHEFCE Online Learning TaskforceBurgess Implementation Steering Group



University of Leicester Students' Union

• Academic Affairs Officer

  • Jul 2007 - Jun 2008

  The principal representative to the University, responsible for leading academic representation for students at the University of Leicester.

• Vice-President (Finance & Services)

  • Jul 2006 - Jun 2007

  Elected executive sabbatical officer and trustee of the Students' Union responsible for overseeing the commercial activity, student activities, media and volunteering of the Union.