Professional Services

I lead our Recruitment & Admissions team: we oversee the marketing and attraction for prospective students, alongside the recruitment process and onboarding of new students.

I have over 15 years experience in student recruitment, ranging from university attraction, to high-volume corporate recruitment, to highly targeted technical recruitment for an innovative, fast-paced tech SME. The role at the Institute seemed like a perfect opportunity to draw upon my varied experience and contribute to a pioneering institution which made higher education accessible, with employability at the core of its programme.

I strive to provide an excellent candidate experience, throughout the applicant journey, from enquiry and application to the day they join. I'm particularly passionate about ensuring our recruitment processes are fair and inclusive for all. 

I lead a team of multi-skilled engineering professionals to deliver workplace modules through impactful and meaningful work placements that develop skills and confidence as undergraduates transition from student to professional. Alongside this my team creates and delivers initiatives that develop and enhance the workplace experience supporting the application of academic learning on real projects and facilitating access to experts across the business.

I have over 20 years industry experience in mechanical engineering, product design and project management, delivering engineering solutions across Dyson projects including structural solutions for The Dyson BallTM , and separation systems technology across chord free products.

Participating in an industrial placement year during my studies, I completed my degree thinking that I had learnt more in my one year in industry then the four other years of taught content, on reflection, this was down to the experience of applying knowledge and seeing tangible outputs of my work. From my experiences, the application of knowledge is vital to becoming a successful engineer so I know first-hand how impactful the Institute’s approach to workplace learning is.

Throughout my career I have always found gratification in mentoring and coaching others, I really value seeing others have those lightbulb moments. When I was looking for a new challenge at Dyson; mentoring, coaching, and learning were a big driver in my decision to transition to the Dyson Institute in 2021.

I joined the Dyson Institute in March 2022 and I oversee both project management and operations.

Before joining the Institute, I spent 13 years in higher education, where I successfully delivered multiple European-funded projects. This experience led me to the University of Bristol's Faculty of Engineering, where I headed the Student Industrial Liaison Office. In this role, I developed industry partnerships and spearheaded the faculty's year in industry scheme, taking it from concept to successful implementation.

The concept of the Institute excites me immensely. Breaking down barriers to accessing education while opening doors for young people to engage with world-leading engineers and cutting-edge technology is simply remarkable. When I joined the Institute, I was inspired to think about how I could leverage my skills and experience to contribute to such a transformative place.

The Institute's unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence, with students at its heart, continues to inspire me and the way that I can continue to contribute to its success.

I am the Student Support Manager, and to oversee the student support services including disability support, safeguarding, mental health and wellbeing, Sexual Violence Liaison Officers and the student support team. 

I started my career for a research company, before transitioning into academia as a Registered University Teacher for the University of Plymouth. There, I lectured in Animal Science, specialising in Anatomy, Physiology, Behaviour, and Qualitative and Quantitative Methods. After five years, I moved into the Further Education (FE) sector, joining the management team of an Arts and Science department. In this role, I managed the student journey from a pastoral and intervention perspective and developed specialist academies to support students in accessing competitive universities and courses, including Oxbridge and Medicine.

Since joining in June 2021, I have managed the student support provision at the Dyson Institute. I serve as the Designated Safeguarding Lead and mental health lead, overseeing a team of student support advisors. Each team member is a qualified coach, bringing a wealth of expertise and diverse interests to enhance our services.