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Careers Development Team

Gill Clarke Pronouns: She/her BA (Hons) Psychology with Drama and Theatre Studies, PG Diploma in Careers Guidance, BPS Psychometric Testing Level A, ILM Level 5 Coaching and Mentoring, Member of AGCAS.

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Careers Development Manager

Responsibilities

Gill’s role is to lead the Careers Development Team to ensure Careers Network provides excellent careers support to students and graduates. This is delivered through tailored information, advice, guidance and coaching, and other events designed to enhance employability and career potential, student progression, career choices and graduate outcomes.

Gill joined Careers Network in 2002 as a qualified careers adviser with experience at three other universities, including administration, information, training and writing. Working as a Careers Consultant at Loughborough, she has worked with most academic schools and led marketing and website development projects.  Trained in coaching, mentoring and management she moved into her current role as Careers Development Manager in May 2021. She is a member of the Careers Network Management Team with an interest in Careers Network services, resources, communications, marketing, and professional development.

Elaine Beaken Pronouns: She/her Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in HR Management (CIPD), ILM Level 3 Leadership and Management, ILM Level 3 Coaching, and City and Guilds 7306 Teaching qualification.

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Careers Development Co-ordinator

Responsibilities

Elaine co-ordinates and provides day-to-day operational support within the Careers Development Team.  She provides tailored careers coaching for students, graduates and staff of the University, both centrally and in Schools, to enhance student experiences and positive graduate outcomes.

In particular, Elaine supports students from the Wolfson School of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering.

Elaine joined Careers in October 2023, having previously worked for the University for 22 years as Senior HR Officer and Student Admin Manager in the School of Social Sciences and Humanities.

She graduated from De Montfort University in 2004 with a Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in HR Management (CIPD) and holds an ILM Level 3 qualification in Leadership and Management, ILM 3 in Coaching and a City and Guilds 7306 Teaching qualification.

Elaine has a wealth of experience at the University and is passionate about learning and development, demonstrated by undertaking various job shadowing roles including in FM, Campus Living, Security, Careers, and Finance.

Prior to working at the University Elaine also worked in HR within the NHS, and in various other roles in the private sector.

Since March 2019, Elaine has also been supporting students in her additional role as Cayley Warden.  Elaine lives on campus with her family and dog Daisy, and (along with 3 subwardens) provides pastoral support to 330 UG students living in Cayley Hall.  

Helen Jeffery Pronouns: She/her BSc (Hons) Information Technology, PG Dip Human Resources, NLP Coaching and Life Coaching Diplomas, Member of the Association of Coaching, Member of the CIPD, Member of AGCAS.

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Careers Coach

Responsibilities

Helen provides careers advice, careers coaching and interview coaching appointments in person and via Teams and telephone with a particular focus on finalists and graduates from SSEHS. She also researches, creates and delivers careers workshops, presentations, events and skills sessions university-wide and within SSEHS to enhance the employability of our students and graduates.

Helen supports students from the following schools:

  • School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
  • School of Science
  • All Engineering schools

Helen graduated with a BSc in Information Technology. She then worked at IBM in Brussels for a year, before gaining a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management. She has over 15 years of experience gained in private and public sectors, working in Human Resources roles. Her last corporate role was Assistant HR Manager for the College of Business, Law and Social Sciences, at Nottingham Trent University. After this, Helen specialised as a Learning and Development Designer, Facilitator and Assessor for CIPD accredited HR and Learning and Development Programmes. She also qualified as a Coach and provided careers and life coaching to clients.

Monika Kowalczyk Pronouns: She/her BSc (Hons) International Relations, PgDip Human Resources Management, BPS Level A Occupational Testing, Level 3 CIPD, PgDip in Career Guidance, Associate Fellow of Higher Education Academy, PSI Assessment Centre Design and Management Certified Assessor, Member of AGCAS

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Careers Coach

Responsibilities

Monika provides careers advice, careers coaching and interview coaching appointments in person and via Teams and telephone with a particular focus on finalists and graduates. She also researches, creates and delivers careers workshops, presentations, events and skills sessions university-wide and within academic schools to enhance the employability of our students and graduates.

  • School of Design and Creative Arts (SDCA)
  • School of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH)
  • Loughborough Business School (LB)

Monika joined the Careers Network team in September 2023, bringing over 13 years of experience working as a Careers Consultant within higher education in the UK. She has supported students across various courses and schools. Prior to qualifying as a careers professional, she worked in Human Resources in the private sector. She has a particular interest in sustainability.

Rose Lowry Pronouns: She/her BA (hons) Geography, PG Certificate in Career Education, Information and Guidance in HE, Member of AGCAS

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Careers Coach

Responsibilities

Rose provides careers advice, careers coaching and interview coaching appointments in person and via Teams and telephone with a particular focus on finalists and graduates. She also researches, creates and delivers careers workshops, presentations, events and skills sessions university-wide and within academic schools to enhance the employability of our students and graduates.

Rose supports students from the following schools:

  • School of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH)
  • Loughborough Business School
  • School of Design and Creative Arts (SDCA)

Rose joined Careers Network in 2023 having previously worked at the University of Leicester as a Careers Consultant supporting students from all disciplines and year groups and co-ordinating the central provision. Rose holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Career Education, Information and Guidance in HE as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Geography.

Joss Moffatt Pronouns: She/her BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences, PG Certificate in Career Education, Information and Guidance in HE, Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Member of AGCAS

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Careers Coach

Responsibilities

Joss provides careers advice, careers coaching and interview coaching appointments in person and via Teams and telephone with a particular focus on finalists and graduates. She also researches, creates and delivers careers workshops, presentations, events and skills sessions university-wide and within academic schools to enhance the employability of our students and graduates.

Joss supports students from the following schools:

  • Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering (ABCE)
  • Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Materials Engineering (ACME)
  • Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering (MEME)
  • School of Science (SoS)
  • School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences (SSEHS) 

Joss joined the Careers Network team in September 2007 to work on employability projects, including the Employer Mentoring Scheme, Loughborough Employability Award and Workshadow Scheme. Joss came from an industry background, having spent a number of years as a manager in an IT and consulting company where she had responsibility for both graduate and experienced recruitment.  She also managed the career development of employees. Joss has a Postgraduate Certificate in Career Education, Information and Guidance in Higher Education, and also has Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy.

Tracy Salsbury Pronouns: She/her BA Business Studies, PG Certificate in Career Education, Information and Guidance in HE, Member of AGCAS

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Careers Coach

Responsibilities

Tracy provides careers advice, careers coaching and interview coaching appointments in person and via Teams and telephone with a particular focus on finalists and graduates from the School of Science. She also researches, creates and delivers careers workshops, presentations, events and skills sessions university-wide and within the School of Science to enhance the employability of our students and graduates.

Tracy supports students from the following schools:

  • School of Science (SoS)
  • School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences (SSEHS)
  • Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering (ABCE)
  • Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Materials Engineering (ACME)
  • Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering (MEME)

Tracy has worked for Careers Network since 2009 in a variety of roles covering Careers Information and Projects, Employability and Work Experience initiatives, and as a Placement Officer. She has achieved a Postgraduate Certificate in Career Education, Information and Guidance in Higher Education from the University of Warwick. She previously worked in coordination and administration roles in HE Research, scientific and computing business settings, as well as in primary education SEN support. Tracy is experienced in information and advice, coaching, presentation and workshop delivery; both in person and virtually, student communication, employer liaison, events and varied project work including work-shadow and mentoring schemes and employability skills development programmes.

Poonam Sharma Pronouns: She/her BA Hons Travel and Tourism Management

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Careers Coach (International/Postgraduate)

Responsibilities

Poonam Provides careers advice, careers coaching and interview coaching appointments in person and via Teams and telephone with a particular focus on supporting finalists and graduates from Loughborough Business School.

She researches, creates, and delivers careers workshops, presentations, events, and skills sessions university-wide and within academic schools to enhance the employability of our students and graduates. 

She also has a remit for co-ordinating and leading on support for international and postgraduate students.

Poonam Joined the Careers Network team in July 2023, having previously worked at Nottingham Trent University specialising in supporting postgraduate and international students to secure job opportunities.   This was delivered through a professional and tailored approach to students in order to optimise success, through CV advice, interview coaching, industry knowledge, and guidance on career opportunities and recruitment practices.  

For many years Poonam has also worked as a recruiter for several industries and has experience in leading and managing full-lifecycle recruitment through innovative research-oriented niche sourcing channels, which has given her the ability to understand the recruitment market within the UK and Internationally.  

 

Sally Western Pronouns: She/her BSc (Hons) Physiology and Pharmacology, MBA, Accredited Life Coach, Postgraduate Diploma in Career Education, Information and Guidance in HE, BPS Psychometric Testing Level A, Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Member of AGCAS

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Careers Coach

Responsibilities

Sally provides careers advice, careers coaching and interview coaching appointments in person and via Teams and telephone with a particular focus on finalists and graduates. She also researches, creates and delivers careers workshops, presentations, events and skills sessions university-wide and within academic schools to enhance the employability of our students and graduates.

Sally supports students from the following schools:

  • Loughborough Business School (LB)
  • School of Design and Creative Arts (SDCA)
  • School of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH)

Sally joined the Careers Network team in August 2002 and has supported many departments and projects over the years. Sally’s qualifications include the Postgraduate Diploma in Career Education, Information and Guidance in Higher Education (CEIGHE) and a Coaching Qualification from the Coaching Academy. She’s also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) with a Dual Honours BSc in Physiology and Pharmacology, Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) and a Happiness Coaching qualification. Prior to working at Loughborough, Sally was a Human Resources Manager at United Biscuits and Xerox and an Assistant Manager for Finance and Personnel at Marks and Spencer.