Meet the Careers Hub team

I’m an Education and Employment Adviser supporting 25 schools, including one college and four alternative provisions in South of Nottinghamshire. With 20 years in a Nottingham City secondary school, the last six working as a Career’s Leader. I therefore understand the challenges career leaders face and offer effective solutions. I enjoy being part of a supportive team and helping young people explore opportunities, finding each day rewarding and varied. Fun question: If you could have an office pet, what would it be and why? – It would have to be a dog, loyal, kind and always pleased to see you!

I joined as an Education and Employment Adviser in 2022, with over 10 years’ experience as a Careers Leader and Deputy Head of Sixth Form. I link education and business to support Careers Leaders. Outside of work, I’m a Primary and Secondary School Governor, and coach a girls' football team. As a proud parent, I also enjoy spending time with my family, with a part time job as ‘Dad’s Taxi’ and I am passionate about music. Fun question: What was your childhood dream job? As a child, I dreamt of becoming Spiderman, despite my aversion to spiders.

As an Education and Employment Adviser, I support careers provision in North Derbyshire schools and colleges. With a background in recruitment and stakeholder management, I most recently led the South Yorkshire Careers Hub. I enjoy building relationships, the daily variety, and inspiring the next generation in their career journeys. Fun question: If you could have an office pet, what would it be and why? If I could have an office pet, it would be my own dogs, Norman the English Bulldog and Nellie the French Bulldog. If I’m ever on a Teams call, you’ll almost always hear their snoring… it’s something that has become the soundtrack of my life.

I am an Education and Employment Adviser in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, specialising in supporting SEND schools. My background in project management, and independent businesses has enabled me to effectively design, manage, and evaluate career development programmes to make a positive impact on the lives of young people, particularly in deprived areas or SEND schools. Fun question: If you were a superhero, what superpower would you choose and why?  Wonder Woman – not many female superheroes out there! She was strong and independent, and she looked great in hotpants!

As an Education and Employment Adviser, I support Careers Leaders and Enterprise Advisors to help improve careers provision and achieve the Gatsby Benchmarks and link school learning to real-world opportunities. I enjoy working strategically, to build these relationships to create a positive impact on young people. I have over 17 years’ experience in education, as well as creating my own careers magazine, Decisionz. Fun question: If you were a superhero, what superpower would you choose and why? I would want the magical power to show other people their strengths. To open their eyes to how amazing they are when they can’t see it themselves, so they feel more confident and realise their potential.

I find the most rewarding part of my job is seeing young people with SEND transition to positive, fulfilling destinations after school or college, supported by the employers and providers we work with. Previously, I led the Our Future project, connecting Primary Schools with the world of work and local employers. Additionally, I have also worked in mainstream and special schools supporting students on a 1-2-1 basis. Fun question: What was your childhood dream job? A performer on Broadway (think big!)