Alan Walsh

Job Title & Department/School
HR Adviser, HR Services

Year started at the University
2018

Responses to questions regarding the Network:

When did you join the REACH staff network?
2018

What is your favourite thing about the REACH staff network?

Being part of the Network has given me the space to openly discuss racial issues with like-minded people and an opportunity to influence race equality within the university.  I am an active member of the REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage) Staff Network group, being the Celebration Lead for the Group. I have organised and hosted events for students, staff, family and the local community, notably Chinese/Lunar New Year, Eid, Diwali, and the Windrush anniversary. I also contributed to the Race Equality Charter submission to achieve funding for future REACH Staff Network events.

Why should people join the REACH staff network:

Being a member of the REACH Staff Network has empowered me as a person; and I look forward to participating in the next steps of the Network’s journey. Committed to challenging racism and discrimination, we seek to have a positive impact in achieving meaningful equality, diversity and inclusion within the University and across the wider Loughborough community.

Regarding your role at the University:

What is your favourite thing about your role?

As a HR Officer, I am responsible for the recruitment and selection of academic staff. I really enjoy my role, which calls for working closely with line managers, candidates, and departmental colleagues. 

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself?

I have two Guinea Pigs called Aston and Chestnut.