Meet the team

An introduction from some of the people who will be supporting you to prepare for your future career.

Liam Barr, Employability Manager

Liam Barr outside the Employability Hub.
  • Manages the Employability Team and all of its functions
  • Works on embedding employability into the curriculum and extra curricular initiatives
  • Speaks to students about a wide range of topics, such as company projects, career advice, cover letters and CVs and interview techniques

Sarah Brooks, Academic Lead for Employability

Sarah Brooks.
  • Works closely with academic staff and the Employability Team to ensure module content and employability services are complementary
  • Ensures students feel supported to make good career decisions whilst at university

Maggie Fenn, Careers and Employability Consultant

Maggie Fenn.
  • Supports students to explore career options and get started with career development
  • Uses coaching skills to give impartial information, advice and guidance
  • Offers individual guidance appointments and delivers interactive workshops
  • Supports ongoing curriculum development with academics to embed employability throughout our courses

Marian Derbyshire, Careers and Employability Consultant

Marian Derbyshire wearing a dark red top.
  • Supports students to explore career options and get started with career development
  • Uses coaching skills to give impartial information, advice and guidance
  • Offers individual guidance appointments and delivers interactive workshops
  • Supports ongoing curriculum development with academics to embed employability throughout our courses

Karen Allan, International Careers Adviser

Karen Allan.
  • Offers careers advice and support to international students
  • Delivers a programme of lectures and workshops, covering a range of topics from the UK CV to promoting your skills as an international student/graduate
  • Offers individual guidance appointments and practical support with employment applications

Liz Taylor, Skills Advisor

Liz Taylor delivering a presentation.
  • Supports students to develop valuable skills
  • Runs skill development workshops
  • Encourages students to get involved in societies, such as Enactus or the Investment Society
  • Supports students involved in national business competitions

Kate Fields, Employability Officer

Kate Fields.
  • Provides administration support for company dissertation projects and 60 Hour Projects
  • Provides support for employability events
  • Answers enquiries in the Employability Hub related to 60 Hour Projects
  • Oversees Employability Hub student communications

Miranda Wilson, Employability Assistant

Miranda Wilson.
  • Answers employability related enquiries in the Employability Hub
  • Manages the Employability Team inbox
  • Creates the weekly newsletter - Employability Hub Headlines
  • Supports with events and projects