by Sarah Marten Katharine Reedy works as a Learning and Teaching Librarian in the Academic and Student Services department at the Open University, based in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. The Open University is well-known as the UK’s leading provider of distance learning courses in Higher Education. The…>
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Head of Wine Department
by Sarah Marten Chris Foss heads the Wine Department at Plumpton College in East Sussex, which offers degree courses in Wine Business, Viticulture (vine growing) and Oenology (winemaking). The College is located just outside Lewes, in the beautiful setting of the South Downs, and boasts it’s very own 16…>
College Principal
About you What is your background? Teaching – Political Science/International Relations; Research – International Terrorism and College administration. In total, I spent 7 years in research, 3 years teaching, and 3 years of College management as a principal. What initially attracted you to your job? I consider teaching a…>
Lecturer
About you What is your background? I started as a Primary School teacher. Then I became an Education Officer until I took up my post as a Lecturer. What initially attracted you to your job? Initially, it was because I loved to teach children, but I found wanted to…>
Music & Academic Services Librarian
About you? What is your background? BA(Hons) and MA by research in Music; didn’t complete PhD; Postgraduate Diploma in Librarianship. Currently halfway through another PhD the hard way – in my spare time. Have worked in two university libraries and one public library before present post. What initially attracted…>
Graduate School Skills Manager
About you? What is your background? PhD in Information Science Loughborough University Research Associate, Loughborough University BA (Hons) Durham University What initially attracted you to your job? Working in Higher Education – stimulating environment Training and working with PhD students. Define your job? Manage and run a skills training…>
Working In Theatre and Performing Arts
Finding work in the theatre and performing arts sector can seem impossibly competitive, so much so that many potential actors give up their dreams before even trying. This article will offer some concrete advice on the best ways to maximise your chances of working in theatre. Why work in the…>
Independent Planning Advisor
About you? What is your background? Planning and Transportation for Coventry City Council in March 2007, During my career I was President of the Planning Officers Society, served on several Government working parties and chaired many national and regional planning bodies. Over the last 3 years I was also…>
Contract Researcher
About you? What is your background? Former classroom teacher, Masters and PhD at Cambridge, 4 years spent as a contact researcher. What initially attracted you to your job? I have never been attracted to being a contract researcher! I am killing time before a lectureship and it gives me…>
Project Officer / Enterprise Co-ordinator
About you? What is your background? I studied at Coventry University from 2000 – 2006 completing a Ba(Hons) in Human Geography before completing a PhD looking at the Socio-economic Implications of Organic Vegetable Production in Leicestershire and Oxfordshire. I applied for the Project officer job in the last few…>