Helen Jeffery

Careers Coach

 

BSc (Hons) Information Technology, PG Diploma in Human Resources, NLP Coaching and Life Coaching Diplomas, Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), Organisational Member of the Association for Coaching (OMAC), Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), Member of the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (AGCAS).

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. 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 has a strong interest in designing and creating interactive, online learning. She has developed two Loughborough University courses – Excel in Employer Selection Processes and Plan your Career Journey (both available in LEARN). In recognition of her work in this area she received a 'Highly Commended' in the 2024 Teaching Best Practice Awards.

Helen supports students from the following schools:

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

After graduating, Helen worked at IBM in Brussels for a year, before qualifying 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.

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