Lloyd Williams Email & Phone Number

Newport, Newport, United Kingdom

Bristol

Leadership role with a focus on putting employability and enterprise at the heart of Learning and Teaching in Higher Education:Manage a team of Senior Careers and Enterprise Consultants who provide high level input to the curriculum design, development and delivery across the University of West of EnglandMember of Senior Leadership teams that strategically influence the service direction of Careers and Enterprise, as well as Learning, Careers and Inclusion at UWEOperationally drive forward the vision and agenda of careers and enterprise in the curriculum through a team of 70 highly professional staff that cover all aspects of a modern day service that includes coaching, consultancy, placements, digital platforms, employer engagement, volunteering, inclusion, globalisation as just some of its key outputs.Builder of strong relationships across the academic and professional services through consulting and representation on senior projects and governance committeesEarly outputs have included the evolution of an employability strategy, professional pathways/staff development and the build of a post covid offer that works towards the UWE 2030 vision

South Wales

Managing the development of employability and enterprise across the University of South Wales with specific responsibility for:Bespoke Career Coaching Services with strong systems and protocolsLearning and Teaching enhancements, curriculum development and deliveryGraduate Support, regional recruitment and considered outcomesEnterprise features, enhancements and tracking

Newport

Operational management of careers services across Newport campuses within University of South WalesLead team of careers staff in the development and delivery of the Grad Edge Employability Award at University of South Wales(Project) Manage careers staff in the implementation of the University of South Wales Skills and Employability Action Plan - employer facing strategy and student facing resource developmentDeliver inter and extra curricular workshops and events to range of University of South Wales students and graduates

Tredegar - Cuv

Outputs include:- recognition through Higher Education Academy as good practice approach to PDP (Future Directions Publication)- acknowledgement by students as to career changes made as a result of module engagement (Higher Education Seminar dissemination May 2013)Curriculum Development and Delivery of an accredited personal development module for undergraduate learners in community and work based settings

Newport

Outputs include: -Academically approved/endorsed career programmes- Increased Internship Projects and Opportunities across University- Improved % Employment Indicator Destinations Statistics- Broader number of Networking Events- Matrix Accreditation-Larger range of communication channels with students and graduatesTeam Leadership responsibilities include staff management, strategic planning and innovative initiatives to deliver a Matrix approved Higher Education Careers Service Delivery commitments include 1-1/group interventions with students and graduates, development of employability programmes, and graduate attributes both embedded and co curriculumNetworking focus include internal partnership building and external employer liaison

- Ran training workshops for teachers to enhance PSE programmes- Designed and Developed and provided consultancy on Careers Education Quality Award - Researched and developed resources around Labour Market Information, Work Experience and Job Hunting-Created lesson plans for teachers and incorporated web exercises and technology around subjects such as option choices

One to One Careers counselling conducted with students, graduates and staff, negotiating, challenging and action planning. Inspiring workshops run for students and graduates to help them overcome issues in sourcing, and applying for jobs.

Delivered One to One Career Advice sessions at a number of venues across Bristol, including community centres, or in the workplace.

Managed a sales team delivering a corporate travel service.

Focussed on great team working, adhering to a business plan and client centred selling to achieve targets.

Developed a strong client focus, listening, communication and general administration skills.

Prepared, Organised and Delivered Seminars in Law to undergraduates on Business Degrees.