Experienced Placements and Work based Learning Manager within Royal Holloway University's Careers Service, dedicated to delivering impactful work-based learning programs that support positive graduate outcomes, NSS and TEF success. Spearheads a range of initiatives, including the Summer Skills Placement Programme targeting students with employability barriers, the NUE Award-nominated Open Minds Scheme, and the Santander-funded Employability Scheme. Coordinates the new RHMentor Programme pilot… Show more Experienced Placements and Work based Learning Manager within Royal Holloway University's Careers Service, dedicated to delivering impactful work-based learning programs that support positive graduate outcomes, NSS and TEF success. Spearheads a range of initiatives, including the Summer Skills Placement Programme targeting students with employability barriers, the NUE Award-nominated Open Minds Scheme, and the Santander-funded Employability Scheme. Coordinates the new RHMentor Programme pilot and oversees the Placements Hardship Fund application and delivery processes.Responsible for planning and executing workshops, networking events, and student career development activities. Proactively generates and establishes stakeholder relationships through effective pitching and onboarding. Builds and maintains strategic partnerships with academic departments and national/local employers. Ensures compliance with the latest legislative developments related to placements and internships.Leads the evaluation and review process, monitoring participation rates, and gathering feedback from students and employers to assess program effectiveness and impact on graduate destinations. Serves as the institutional expert on work-based learning, advising academic departments, professional services, and the Student Union on best practices.Leads and manages the Placement team, fostering a culture of continuous quality improvement and innovation. Handles recruitment, induction, training, and performance appraisal of staff while managing monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets effectively. Show less

Senior Placements Officer with a focus on planning, organising, and delivering impactful programs in collaboration with Academic Departments and Professional Services. Spearheaded the award-winning Micro-placements Scheme and served as the lead for the Santander Employability Scheme, previously known as the Santander Universities Internship Scheme, and piloted the Open Minds Scheme. Managed budgeting and financial control across multiple stakeholders, including the college, Alumni, SMEs, and… Show more Senior Placements Officer with a focus on planning, organising, and delivering impactful programs in collaboration with Academic Departments and Professional Services. Spearheaded the award-winning Micro-placements Scheme and served as the lead for the Santander Employability Scheme, previously known as the Santander Universities Internship Scheme, and piloted the Open Minds Scheme. Managed budgeting and financial control across multiple stakeholders, including the college, Alumni, SMEs, and Santander. Ensured compliance with internal and external regulations while implementing processes to enhance efficiency. Demonstrated strong planning and organisational skills, successfully juggling multiple projects to meet targets and deadlines. Built and nurtured strategic internal and external networks to enrich work-based learning provisions and stayed abreast of relevant legislation. Supported excellent customer service delivery and utilised strong communication, analytical, and computer literacy skills, including proficiency in MS Office, Moodle, and Target Connect. Actively contributed to AGCAS through the Placements and Work Related Learning Task Group. Show less