1. Making it up as you go along Stuart Johnson BSc Biological Sciences, 1995
2. What I do Student Development (www.le.ac.uk/studentdevelopment) careers, internships, volunteering, academic skills etc. 35 people in the team My role (Acting Head of Student Development) people management strategic planning financial planning fixing stuff
3. What it’s like Working at a university there are lots of non-academic roles a stimulating place to work opportunities to work on interesting projects good working environment a good work-life balance is a realistic possibility :/
4. How I got here BSc Biological Sciences (Animal Physiology) 1995 Internship with UCCF Training and Development Officer with local NHS Trust Training and Development Officer NHS Purchasing Agency Learning Coordinator with NHSU Programme Manager with NHSU Academic skills developer at UoL Deputy Head of Student Development at UoL Acting Head of Student Development at UoL
5. Tips Use contacts Be proactive Show enthusiasm Grab T&D opportunities Work hard Show integrity Build networks