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
- 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 and Futures First Module Leader
- Developed the Career Development Plan, used within the Futures First module, to help students navigate their options
- Ensures students feel supported to make good career decisions whilst at university
- Works closely with academic staff and the Employability Team to ensure module content and employability services are complementary
Marian Derbyshire, Careers and Employability Consultant
- 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
Maggie Fenn, Careers and Employability Consultant
- 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
Stefan Rankine, Placements Officer
- Supports students interested in year-long placements or short-time internships
- Provides tailored advice for those seeking a year-long placement
- Keeps in touch with students currently on their placement to ensure they're getting everything they want from the experience
Ruixuan (Lily) Shi, Employability Support Officer
- Ensures students gain the knowledge, experience and support they need
- Supports students interested in a year-long placement
- Answers employability related enquiries in the Employability Hub
Kate Fields, Employability Officer
- Provides administration support for internships
- Provides support for employability events
- Answers enquiries in the Employability Hub related to 60 Hour Projects
- Oversees Employability Hub student communications
Karen Allan, International Careers Adviser
- 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
- 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
Miranda Wilson, Employability Assistant
- 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