Richard Skerrett Email & Phone Number

Witley Court

I am greatly enjoying working part-time at the lovely Witley Court encouraging visitors to join English Heritage and giving them a warm welcome to this fantastic site. I have also been working part-time for the National Trust at Croft Castle, a delightful rural NT property in Herefordshire, and this has been very rewarding. At both sites it has been so encouraging to see people enjoying the outdoors during the pandemic and I believe that such opportunities have contributed greatly to the… Show more I am greatly enjoying working part-time at the lovely Witley Court encouraging visitors to join English Heritage and giving them a warm welcome to this fantastic site. I have also been working part-time for the National Trust at Croft Castle, a delightful rural NT property in Herefordshire, and this has been very rewarding. At both sites it has been so encouraging to see people enjoying the outdoors during the pandemic and I believe that such opportunities have contributed greatly to the mental health of the nation. Show less

Croft Castle

The Firs Elgar’S Birthplace

Croft Castle

Hanbury Hall Worcestershire

Part-time work in visitor reception engaging with the visiting public, enhancing their experience and marketing the National Trust's membership services

Witley Court, Worcestershire

Part-time work recruiting new members for English Heritage

Cheltenham

I was a senior member of a small policy unit providing education insight and policy guidance to support the business of UCAS as a major provider of education applications services. I had specific responsibilities for liaison with key policy stakeholders (including government and its agencies) in Scotland and Northern Ireland and with the College HE sector UK-wide. I also had extensive experience of policy engagement with the HE and pre-HE sectors in England and Wales, and have earlier headed up… Show more I was a senior member of a small policy unit providing education insight and policy guidance to support the business of UCAS as a major provider of education applications services. I had specific responsibilities for liaison with key policy stakeholders (including government and its agencies) in Scotland and Northern Ireland and with the College HE sector UK-wide. I also had extensive experience of policy engagement with the HE and pre-HE sectors in England and Wales, and have earlier headed up UCAS' work with awarding organisations, regulators and providers. I was instrumental in setting up and later chairing the UCAS/DCSF Curriculum Development Group and the UCAS Scottish Curriculum and Qualifications Group.I have served on many external groups including the 14-19 Alliance, the OCR Qualifications Committee, the WJEC English Advisory Group, the Scottish Government Learner Journey Sub-Group, the Engineering Professors' Council Maths Group, advisory groups for the Engineering, Construction and Languages Diplomas, QCA/QCDA groups, the HE Better Regulation Group and many others. Show less

Cheltenham

I was responsible for supporting UCAS member universities and colleges in the North West, North East and Yorkshire and Humberside at policy, strategic and operational levels.

Cheltenham

During this period I undertook a series of varied roles within UCAS including:Project and Training Manager - developing and delivering staff development activities for schools, colleges, guidance staff and HEApplicant Support Officer - developing applicant support systems and publications Institution Support Facilitator - supporting schools, colleges and HEIsCurriculum and Development Officer and Liaison and Development Officer - responsibility for UCAS' interaction with… Show more During this period I undertook a series of varied roles within UCAS including:Project and Training Manager - developing and delivering staff development activities for schools, colleges, guidance staff and HEApplicant Support Officer - developing applicant support systems and publications Institution Support Facilitator - supporting schools, colleges and HEIsCurriculum and Development Officer and Liaison and Development Officer - responsibility for UCAS' interaction with curriculum and qualifications Show less

Cheltenham

I was responsible for a large team of staff delivering a high quality service to university applicants, the public and the university sector, and supporting key customers. I was integrally involved in the development of the UK HE admissions service and the modernisation of its processes.

Norwich

At UEA I was trained in most aspects of university administration, and undertook a number of faculty administrative roles, servicing the Schools of English and American Studies and Social Studies, and setting up the new School of Law and the innovative School of Development Studies. My duties included recruitment and admissions to both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, staffing, budgeting, servicing boards, administering examinations, student support and timetabling.

Harlow

I received comprehensive training in all aspects of educational publishing.

Master Of Arts (Ma), English

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