- Contributing to the development of strategy and policy to support the wider institution to develop and grow placements, internships, research, volunteering and leadership programmes- Leading the delivery of a significant, institution-wide programme of exciting and sustainable opportunities that align with the University strategies, ensuring that opportunities are developed in collaboration with our students- Leading the strategic implementation of work placement policy, standards and… Show more - Contributing to the development of strategy and policy to support the wider institution to develop and grow placements, internships, research, volunteering and leadership programmes- Leading the delivery of a significant, institution-wide programme of exciting and sustainable opportunities that align with the University strategies, ensuring that opportunities are developed in collaboration with our students- Leading the strategic implementation of work placement policy, standards and risk management including developing training and support for colleagues across the institution- Managing Erasmus + and Turing funding streams for work based learning overseas mobility programmes - Developing proposals to increase the availability and range of student opportunities, including the piloting of new flexible models of delivery- Providing leadership and line management to a large team of staff supporting and delivering student placements, including setting objectives, undertaking staff development reviews and providing coaching and supporting them through change- Developing and maintaining excellent professional working relations with colleagues including Deans, Pro Deans and Heads of Service, academics and Leeds University Union stakeholders- Developing innovative partnerships across education and business to support work placements, internships, study, volunteering, leadership and research opportunities- Representing the University at conferences, exhibitions, training and professional association meetings Show less

- Supporting and guiding students in their Halls of Residences- Building, maintaining and promoting a community in which the residents can pursue their studies in a conducive, supportive environment- Leading, developing and co-ordinating a team of 4 Residence Life Assistants- Maintaining discipline and when necessary carrying out disciplinary action in accordance with the procedures laid down by the University- Liaising with range of University support services to support… Show more - Supporting and guiding students in their Halls of Residences- Building, maintaining and promoting a community in which the residents can pursue their studies in a conducive, supportive environment- Leading, developing and co-ordinating a team of 4 Residence Life Assistants- Maintaining discipline and when necessary carrying out disciplinary action in accordance with the procedures laid down by the University- Liaising with range of University support services to support residents Show less

- Building on and further developing University of Leeds reputation through initiating and leading our engagement with graduate employers locally, nationally and internationally;- Developing strategies for the marketing and promotion of activities delivered by the service;- Leading on employer engagement and business development projects- Leading a team responsible for employer engagement and organising a variety of events such as Careers Fairs, Skills Workshops, Networking events… Show more - Building on and further developing University of Leeds reputation through initiating and leading our engagement with graduate employers locally, nationally and internationally;- Developing strategies for the marketing and promotion of activities delivered by the service;- Leading on employer engagement and business development projects- Leading a team responsible for employer engagement and organising a variety of events such as Careers Fairs, Skills Workshops, Networking events and other regional employer led activities- Proactively build and develop partnerships with a range of new and existing organisations advising on a range of engagement opportunities- Developing relationships with a number of stakeholders across campus including the Advancement Team, Faculty Employability Teams, NEXUS, and the Student Union;- Representing the University at conferences, exhibitions, training and professional association meetings- Leading business development strategy, setting priorities for industry engagement;- Budgetary responsibility with an ability to allocate resources and generate income across a number of activities- Managing Erasmus+ mobility programme for work based mobilities including related IT, budgetary and compliance elements- Creatively and efficiently identifying new sustainable opportunities for institutional employer and organisational engagement Show less

- Acting as lead for the University in relation to international employability for students and graduates- Raising the profile of the University, students and graduates with UK and international employers across a full range of sectors- Researching and initiating specific global employer relationships in targeted countries and regions to enhance support for the student experience in relation to employability- Developing materials and activities to support students studying in Leeds… Show more - Acting as lead for the University in relation to international employability for students and graduates- Raising the profile of the University, students and graduates with UK and international employers across a full range of sectors- Researching and initiating specific global employer relationships in targeted countries and regions to enhance support for the student experience in relation to employability- Developing materials and activities to support students studying in Leeds to gain graduate employment- Organising a range of UK, overseas and virtual events- Developing relationships with UK and international alumni- Providing management information and analysis into student outcomes and global outcomes for students Show less

- Strategic and operational responsibility for the management, development and delivery of the student mobility programme at the University of Essex- Responsible for admissions processes related to incoming exchange and study abroad students, their induction and welcome to University of Essex- Managing Erasmus + mobility programme including related IT, budgetary and compliance elements- Leading and motivating a team of 4 advisors- Development and delivery of new international… Show more - Strategic and operational responsibility for the management, development and delivery of the student mobility programme at the University of Essex- Responsible for admissions processes related to incoming exchange and study abroad students, their induction and welcome to University of Essex- Managing Erasmus + mobility programme including related IT, budgetary and compliance elements- Leading and motivating a team of 4 advisors- Development and delivery of new international programmes including work placement and industry experience programs, volunteering abroad programs and short-term international study programs- Overseeing all aspects of the extra- and co-curricular work and volunteer abroad processes, due diligence checks, agreement negotiation and annual reviews- Co-ordination and development of marketing and promotional activities, systems and processes Show less

- Assessing applications for prestigious Chevening Scholarship with focus on Indonesia- Liaison with academic experts and head office- Recommending best applicants for further assessment

- Assessing applications for prestigious Chevening Scholarship with focus on ASEAN region- Liaison with regional experts and head office- Recommending best applicants for further assessment

- Assessing applications for prestigious Chevening Scholarship with focus on South-East Asian and Oceania countries- Liaison with academic experts and head office- Recommending best applicants for further assessment

- face to face interpretation at diverse sites and for various organizations- translation of professional documents- liaison with clients and professionals

- Focus on student experience, wellbeing and retention- Provision of specialised international, welfare and pastoral student advice- Project management, organizing & delivering educational events and activities- Managing SU Buddies, student to student mentoring scheme- E&D and Excellence in Diversity awards- Developing and strengthening partnerships with variety of agencies, NGOs, charities- Developing training for volunteers and officers SU Buddies (online), Connect… Show more - Focus on student experience, wellbeing and retention- Provision of specialised international, welfare and pastoral student advice- Project management, organizing & delivering educational events and activities- Managing SU Buddies, student to student mentoring scheme- E&D and Excellence in Diversity awards- Developing and strengthening partnerships with variety of agencies, NGOs, charities- Developing training for volunteers and officers SU Buddies (online), Connect, other volunteers, officers (September)- Recipient of over £15 000 to run 2 educational trips to European Parliament- Leading and coordinating staff and volunteers for variety of projects and events- Representing USSU at various meetings University, City Council, National Union of Students etc.- In 2011 I took a GAP/Sabbatical year to volunteer in Australia and to travel in Asia Show less

- Organizing student registration events for up to 3500 students- Training and co-ordinating registration support staff- Registering new and existing students- Billing/updating/reimbursing fees and bursaries- Liaising with Student Finance and agencies to ensure fees and bursaries were paid/reimbursed- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders

- Internship in a luxury hotel establishment- Preparing settings for various events throughout the hotel and convention centre- Serving drinks and cocktails while maintaining the highest customer service- Training new team members- Attending various customer service workshops and courses including participation on the professional management development program

- Supervising and leading a team of 8 university students- Developing a project related to natural educational trails promotion and marketing- Project planning, its coordination and market research

- University internship in a luxury hotel establishment- Preparing settings for various events throughout the hotel and convention centre- Serving drinks and cocktails while maintaining the highest customer service- Training new team members- Attending various customer service workshops and courses including participation on the professional management development program