Experience

Oxford Brookes University

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• ​Head of Operations (Marketing, Recruitment and Engagement)

  • Aug 2018 - Present

• Acting Head of Development & Alumni Engagement & ​Head of Operations (Marketing & Communications)

  • Apr 2020 - Present

• Head of Operations, Oxford Brookes International

  • Jan 2016 - Apr 2020

  -Lead and manage the OBI Exec support function to support delivery of Oxford Brookes International Mission and Strategy. -actively manage the operation' functions, administration processes (co-ordinating and implementing process reviews and developing new initiatives) and provide financial and HR advice and support to the OBI Exec Team. -Working with the Director OBI and Academic Director, ensuring that there are effective administrative, financial and standard operating procedure in place to support the smooth running of Oxford Brookes International. In order to achieve value for money and high quality services. -Overall responsibility for the services delivered by the Student Support & Programme Co-ordinators, Executive Office Administrator, Finance Officer and International Travel Coordinator,

• Operations Manager, Oxford Brookes International

  • Feb 2015 - Jan 2016

  Overall responsibility for delivering a range of projects within OBI, and the wider university, with a strong focus on the Internationalisation strategy and the delivery of related programmes. Project Management responsibilities include agreeing the scope, objectives and timescales of the project, managing the delivery and ensuring project documentation is submitted, published and stored as appropriate. Also responsible for managing the day to day workload of the PA/Project Assistant; the university Santander scheme, OBI scholarships, sponsored student schemes and other related awards.

• Head of UK Recruitment and WP

  • Mar 2015 - Sep 2015

  Overall responsible for:Providing leadership that effectively co-ordinates activities and conversion events.Leading as Project Manager of the Student CRM project in developing and implementing the new CRM system.Line-management of the Enquiries and Open Day Events Officer and Enquiry Officer

• Project Officer, Oxford Brookes International

  • Oct 2012 - Feb 2015

  Overall responsibilities: To support complex University wide projects activities and lead on managing the overall portfolio of programmes generated by the Internationalisation Strategy. Managing projects related to OBI including: agreeing the project and assembling the relevant working group. Manage international scholarship schemes. Working with key stakeholders both within and outside the University. Develop and manage other specific awards, including but not limited to, the Staff Development Award, Student Project Grant Award, Partnership Award, International Exchanges Award and the SME Internship Scheme

• Project Manager (PESE Project 06 Grading & Assessment)

  • Sep 2013 - Sep 2014

  Responsibilities: To provide project management support to the P06 Grading and Assessment Project.To assist the Academic Registrar and other project strand Leads by undertaking the project management activity and delivery of expected outcomes associated with the P06 Grading and Assessment project.To maintain the P06 element of the documentation hub which will contain all necessary shared documentation associated with the project. This can include various project impact logs, work breakdown structures, timelines project briefs, and timelines.Responsible for producing progress reports including a project evaluation review on completion.Writing a Business Case for the HEARImplementing a reporting tool on for Grade Point Average (GPA)

• PA to Assistant Director of Oxford Brookes International & Partnerships Team Admin Assistant,

  • Apr 2011 - Oct 2012

  Responsibilities:Provided personal assistant and administrative support:Supported projects related to partnership and recruitmentResearch, write and edit articles, memos and reports on behalf of the department.Manage the Santander funding schemes.Organisation of recruitment and promotional trips, and official visits including:Co-ordinating the required itineraries and organised travel arrangements.



Artpoint Trust (Public art agency for the South East)

• Oxford, United Kingdom

• Project Manager,

  • Mar 2009 - Apr 2011

  Responsibilities: Responsible for ensuring the project is completed, carry out final reviews, providing reports as required and reconsider the assignment at a timely point in the future to ensure the objectives are continued to be met and the outcome is effective. Maintaining client relationship and communication during the project life cycle. Creative consultant, working with a wide range of people including developers, planning committees, children, and young people. Organising the application process for the artists’ briefs and project applications. Working on tendering processes for clients and submitting paperwork of tenders. Organising events such as professional executive dinners, exhibitions and workshops.