St Olave's Careers Fair
About the company
Booking for St Olave's Careers Fair on Wednesday, 25 September in the Great Hall, from 2pm -6pm is now CLOSED. Cancellations are no longer possible. Students, some of our visiting professionals still have slots free in their schedules so you can come to the Last Minute Desk in the Great Hall this afternoon, from 2pm, and we will try to squeeze you in.All these professionals have found time in their busy schedules to come and offer you advice and guidance. They are keen to help you and welcome any question you wish to ask. You might have detailed questions about a career you are already interested in. Or you might just be curious about a new and unfamiliar line of work.We hope you enjoy the event!Best wishes from the Parents' AssociationOur team
Hany Maher, telecoms engineer at Ericsson
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Hany Maher, telecoms engineer at Ericsson
As a field service engineer, I work with a wide range of technologies including GSM, UMTS, LTE and 5G. My current job is with Ericsson as a field engineer for Vodafone, however I have previously worked with other international telecommunications firms including Huawei, ZTE and NSN. I started my career after gaining a university degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering.
Mike Ibbott, town planner at tp bennett LLP
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Mike Ibbott, town planner at tp bennett LLP
I am the Director of Town Planning at an architectural practice called tp bennett LLPTown planning is not really about planning towns: it is concerned
with managing how places evolve, controlling new development and planning for
the longer-term. A planner needs to understand the factors and forces
that affect towns and the countryside; only then can s/he know when and how to
intervene. Many planners work in local government, either drawing up plans to
guide future development (policy) or considering and determining planning
applications (development management). Most development needs
planning permission, whether it’s The Shard or a new Amazon warehouse by a
motorway junction. Consultant planners working in the private sector may carry out
studies for policy planners. (eg assessing sites on the edge of towns for
release for housing development), or may help prepare and guide planning applications
through the decision-making process. Planners must turn their hand to many disparate subjects – from
the impacts of development on buried archaeology or on local ecology, to
traffic generation and air quality, or helping justify the balance between
viability and the delivery of affordable housing. And there’s always a
human dimension – whether it’s politicians making decisions or local
communities lobbying them.I work alongside architects to help devise schemes that look good
as well as serving the purpose they are designed for. The planning system
is there to guide development, to allow landowners to realise the value of
their sites, while also making sure development is an overall public benefit.
Regulation is there for good reason, as the Grenfell Tower disaster has
so tragically proved.
The majority of planners have a first degree in geography and a
master’s degree in an aspect of planning or urban design, the latter often
achieved part-time after starting work. Likely A levels include
geography, mathematics and biology, but almost anything that shows you are
numerate and can write well would serve you well. Above all, you should be interested, curious
and observant of your surroundings and the environment in general.
Jane Martinson, journalist at The Guardian / City University
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Jane Martinson, journalist at The Guardian / City University
I worked for the Guardian newspaper for a long time covering
all areas of editorial from writing to management, talent-development to
podcasting. My areas of specialism include media and women's issues
as well as business. I also work for the BBC as a freelancer presenter.
Since April 2018 I have run the MA in financial journalism at City University.
John Roder, auditor at Bank of England
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John Roder, auditor at Bank of England
As
an internal auditor I help the people who lead my organisation to protect the
business. I do this by looking independently at how well the
business is being run and recommending improvements where
necessary. I then make sure that those improvements
happen. I get to speak to a lot of different people in the business
which makes it a very sociable job.Most large organisations
these days have an Internal Audit department but they will vary enormously in
size. At the Bank of England, where I work as Senior Manager (Financial Stability and PRA Insurance Supervision), there are around 4,000 employees and we
have a team of 27 auditors, some of which specialise in IT. As
auditors, we look at some very interesting things: how banknotes are designed,
printed and moved around the UK; how interest rates are set; how ‘money’ is
moved between banks (£500bn each day!) and how around 1,500 financial
institutions are regulated. Internal audit is a
relatively new profession. Historically, many internal auditors
started their careers as financial accountants, as I did. Nowadays,
however, more and more people join with varied experience, including actuaries,
lawyers, IT specialists and engineers. https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/
https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/careers
Dr Pratik Chaudhary, medical consultant and university academic
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Dr Pratik Chaudhary, medical consultant and university academic
I am a consultant in Medicine and specialise in diabetes. I also work 50% as a medical academic. Apart from seeing patients at a large teaching hospital, I also lead a department doing medical research in diabetes. This involves thinking of ideas, writing grants and supervising PhD students to do the research. This can also include teaching students in the university. As an expert in my field, I also provide advice and comment to media, industry and the university.
Dr Gaynor Jeffery, civil servant at Department of International Trade with her colleague Barbara Ojei Agwaziam
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Dr Gaynor Jeffery, civil servant at Department of International Trade with her colleague Barbara Ojei Agwaziam
Civil servants need to find workable solutions to
the problems faced by Government. To do this we:talk
to stakeholders like businesses, charities and professionals to
understand the problems they encounter, advise
Ministers on the best way to address the issues, work
in Parliament and in international bodies to make sure that the law supports the
Government’s solution, work
with agencies responsible for delivering Government policy to
make sure it all works in practice. A civil service career is highly varied, and the
topics that civil servants work on matter - I can pick up a newspaper any day
of the week and read a story relevant to my job.
Civil Service values are honesty, impartiality,
objectivity and integrity.
Gaynor Jeffery, PhD OBE: In my current role as Deputy Director at the Department for International Trade I am responsible for ensuring
the UK is ready to operate an independent trade policy when we leave the EU.
This role keeps me in close contact with Ministers, Parliament, the EU and the
World Trade Organization, and involves me in ongoing discussions at the heart of the Brexit debate. The Department for International Trade works
closely with the Foreign Office and has offices in over 100 countries worldwide https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-gaynor-jeffery-obe-79443063/https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/civil-service/about/recruitment
https://youtu.be/8L7H3wIyeeMBarbara Ojei Agwaziam: I am currently on the civil
service fast stream and can talk about fast stream careers and the civil
service summer diversity internship. I am a Policy Advisor at the Department for International Trade.
Selena Roberts, TV and film animator
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Selena Roberts, TV and film animator
As a TV and film animator, I have worked on many films, animation TV series and commercials, including: The film Who Framed Roger Rabbit? as Spfx artist; The New Adventures of Captain Pugwash (CITV), as Art Director; Moshi Monsters the Movie, as Digital background artist, and The Snowman and the Snowdog as Animation render Artist.I am also a graphic designer
and illustrator and am currently working as an art educator for my own company, IndiGo Art Club.You can find my work
profile Selena Roberts (II) and Selena D’Santos (maiden name) on IMDbwww.selen30.wix.com/selart My husband Dean Roberts, who is an Animation
Storyboard Artist, is also willing to advise St Olave's students. You can contact him via www.dean-roberts.co.uk
Barrie Frampton, pharma sales professional at Abbott
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Barrie Frampton, pharma sales professional at Abbott
A medical devices salesperson is responsible for the delivery of sales versus targetsset by their company within a defined geographical territory. To do this, we meetwith healthcare professionals and budget holders within the NHS, our primary clientorganisation. Skills utilised day-to-day include: Business planning Influencing and negotiating Presenting technical and scientific information to groups and individuals Project management IT and communication skillsI am currently a Market Access Specialist in the Diabetes Care Division of Abbott, a globalhealthcare company.A career in the pharmaceutical or medical devices industry offers variety, challengeand reward - throughout my 20-year career I have promoted 15 different drugs or devices for seven different medical conditions. I have also enjoyed international travel for work, visiting 11 different countries on more than 20 trips.My current role involves providing senior NHS clinicians and pharmacists with the information they need to make decisions on whether people with diabetes can be prescribed a novel device for monitoring glucose levels. Once this “access” is granted, patients benefit from improvements in health and wellbeing, the NHS benefits from improved cost-effectiveness, sales can grow and targets can be achieved.https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrie-frampton-11673017/
Jon Rutter, product manager at Mastercard
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Jon Rutter, product manager at Mastercard
Ever wondered why a product works as it does or how
companies process changes to their products? In our everyday life we use a wide
variety of products and services and each of these is likely to have a team of
product managers behind them.The role of a product manager is to·
See problems that
customers are facing·
Create ideas to solve
these problems·
Gain buy in from the
wider business to create new solutions or changes to existing products.I work at Mastercard, the card and payments company, where I am Vice President, Product Management. Product Management is a discipline which requires high
level knowledge of how your business and industry work – including finance,
operations, development, IT, marketing, sales. This means it is a good springboard into careers into other parts of the business as well as suiting people
who like to have a broad knowledge of a range of things rather than deep
specialisation.In addition, there are techniques and processes used
in Product Management, becoming skilled in using these skills create
opportunities to work in different industries. If you are interested a key technique is Design
Thinking - this is a process which aims to help understand what problems people
face and use this information to create new solutions. It is widely used across
many businesses ranging from manufactured goods, to banking and data driven
businesses like Facebook and Google. My favourite example is this Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZWMj_H8IqwIf you like solving problems, enjoy seeing the bigger
picture, want to see the impact of a change you make at work and don’t mind
being proved wrong every day product management could be for you.
Russell Dowland, naval architect at Burgess Yachts
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Russell Dowland, naval architect at Burgess Yachts
A Naval Architect is a professional engineer who is responsible for the design, construction and repair of ships, boats, other marine vessels and offshore structures, both civil and military, including:Merchant ships - Oil/Gas Tankers, Cargo Ships, Cruise Liners, etcPassenger/Vehicle FerriesWarships - Frigates, Destroyers, Aircraft Carriers, Amphibious Ships, etcSubmarines and underwater vehiclesOffshore Drilling Platforms, Semi Submersibles, FPSOsHigh Speed Craft - Hovercraft, Multi-Hull Ships, Hydrofoil Craft, etcWorkboats - Fishing Vessels, Tugs, Pilot Vessels, Rescue Craft etcYachts, Power Boats and other recreational craft Some of these are among the largest and most complex and highly valued moveable structures produced by mankind.In my role as a naval architect for Burgess Yachts, my principal work concerns design and consultancy for large yachts which are typically 50 -180 metres overall length. The work is varied with topics such as hydrodynamics, safety/compliance, stability, weight engineering, structures and mechanical engineering.I typically work for yacht owners to develop an early concept through design, contract, construction and final delivery - working with exterior/interior designers, lawyers, shipyards and specialist engineers/scientists. www.burgessyachts.com
John Maughan, digital communications manager
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John Maughan, digital communications manager
A digital manager is responsible for
communicating and marketing organizations online – through websites, social
media and email. I face the daily challenge of matching what my organization
wants to accomplish, and what individuals using websites, search engines and
social media are looking for. I need to understood in detail my organization’s
business and engage with its existing and potential audience.CDO or Corporate Digital Officer
is a brand-new role in many organizations, and it involves deciding how digital
will affect every area of an organization’s operations.My role, working at an international charitable organization, Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos (NPH), involves planning and management of NPH's website and
social media presence including the payment portal for donations. I work
closely with web designers as well as with other communications staff
who produce newsletters for our donors and
sponsors, and run fundraising events.
I can also advise on options for graduates in modern
languages: I studied German and Spanish at Northumbria University and later
worked at the World Bank in Washington and Deutsche Bank in Frankfurt.
Dr Jasbir Gill, IT professional, Birkbeck University
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Dr Jasbir Gill, IT professional, Birkbeck University
All organisations require IT support staff to maintain their businesses. Demand for IT specialists continues to be high
with the growth of e-commerce, mobile telecommunications, networking and
security.
Regardless of which area you decide to work in, a career in IT offers everyday
challenges, great variety of work, higher than average salary levels and a good
work-life balance.I was the Director of IT
Services at Birkbeck University of London for 25 years. An IT Director is responsible for the management, strategy and operation of IT systems for an organisation. Prior to that I was the IT Manager for 6
years at the National Economic Development Office.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasbir-gill-06096427/
Birkbeck University of London IT Services: http://www.bbk.ac.uk/professional-services/its
Joanne Wright, solicitor (commercial property) at Thomson Snell & Passmore
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Joanne Wright, solicitor (commercial property) at Thomson Snell & Passmore
I specialize in
commercial property but I can also advise generally on a career as a solicitor.
In particular I am happy to meet with any language students who are considering
a joint honours degree combining a law degree with a language.I studied Law and German at The University of Bristol, including one
year of law at Goettingen University in Germany. After the Legal Practice
Course at Nottingham Law School, I trained and qualified as a solicitor at City
firm Memery Crystal. I then worked at the law firm known as Nabarros (now
CMSNabarro Olswang) in London for nearly 10 years before moving to Thomson
Snell & Passmore in 2009. I have worked on secondment in the Legal
Department of a large Public Limited Company and also worked at a German Law
Firm in Munich for three months.I am now a Partner at Thomson Snell &
Passmore LLP, one of the leading law firms in
the South East, advising on areas including private wealth, employment,
conveyancing, family law, clinical negligence and personal injury.
Charlotte Ambrose, architect at Ambrose McCallum Architects
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Charlotte Ambrose, architect at Ambrose McCallum Architects
I studied to be an architect at the South Bank Polytechnic (3 year BA
hons in Architecture RIBA part 1) and the Architectural Association (2 year
Post Graduate Diploma in Architecture RIBA part 2). After gaining
experience working in an architects practice for 2 years, I passed my professional exams (RIBA part 3) and became a registered architect.
Having
built up a portfolio of experience in the housing and educational
sectors, I started my own practice eleven years ago.
Ambrose
McCallum Architects are a dynamic team of experienced architects,
committed to creative, sustainable, well-crafted and efficient design. We value
collaboration and debate, and our strength is listening and working tirelessly
with our clients towards the right set of solutions for their unique set of
requirements and site opportunities. Our approach is individual,
imaginative and pragmatic, with a focus on elegant spatial and visual
proportions, quality of light and excellent functionality. We work with
new, traditional and reclaimed materials, and have a real
understanding of their quality, performance and how they can be effectively
brought together to make calm, beautiful and well-considered environments.
Paul Campbell, screenwriter
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Paul Campbell, screenwriter
Screenwriters write stories for film and television drama.
Not just the dialogue – the screenwriter has to create the entire story; the
concept, ideas, theme, genre, tone, setting, structure, pacing, directions,
characters, situations, scenes,
and, yes, the dialogue. Everything you see on screen began life with the
screenwriter putting words on a blank piece of paper.But the difference between a screenplay and other forms of storytelling
is that the screenplay is just a blueprint. Nobody reads screenplays for
entertainment (except other screenwriters). Screenplays are there to be turned
into film and television drama. They are technical documents. It takes an army
of people to turn that story into something that can be watched and enjoyed –
to bring the writer’s vision to life.I am a freelance screenwriter who has written for EastEnders and Holby City. I currently write for the BBC’s afternoon drama series, Doctors, and I have a comedy-drama series in development with BBC Studios. See my full list of credits at https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2571024/For more information on a career in screenwriting, visit my
blog at https://scriptuality.blogspot.com/2019/07/so-you-want-to-be-screenwriter.htmlP
Mac Karlekar, digital technology expert
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Mac Karlekar, digital technology expert
My son Yash is in Year 11 at St Olave’s so I want to help other youngsters with similar questions about careers in digital technologies, strategy and creativity. You can ask me anything, such as: What is Computer Science engineering, what is Artificial Intelligence? Will robots take our jobs? What is Augmented Reality / Virtual Reality and the Internet of Things? What is the creative design industry? What kind of jobs are available in the industry?Additionally I support young start-ups as an advisor so you can ask me, How can I follow my own passion to create a start-up?I work as a consultant, advising companies on how to use digital technology. I have advised reputed brands like Nestle, Deutsche Bank, BP, Barclays, Gatwick, AXA, LVMH-Moet Hennessey, Tesco, British Telecom and VISA. I have travelled and worked in more than 30 countries. My education degree is B.E. in Computer Science.LinkedIn www.Formula2GX.com Experience Showreel: http://tiny.cc/46628y (Digital Transformation Speaker, Thoughtleader, Innovation)
Rajiv Thakar, casualty and complex claims manager
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Rajiv Thakar, casualty and complex claims manager
If a career in maritime and contract law (international sale
contract disputes and shipping disputes involving collisions, groundings, fire,
machinery failure, etc.) sounds interesting but you are not quite sure at this
stage that it may be the right career choice, then you could try being a
Claims/Recoveries Handler for a year after your A levels. This way even though
it may look like a gap year, it won’t be quite as such, as at the end of the
year you would have at least learnt some thing new and hopefully would be
clearer about what career path you wish to take. You could then either carry on
doing it or move on to something else that you may discover along the way and
become passionate about.A competent maritime claims handler can handle almost all aspects
of a maritime claim that normally a solicitor would. He could be on the
shipowners’ side protecting Ship's interests or the cargo owners’ side
protecting Cargo's interests.Claims can be as low as USD500 but quite regularly run into
millions.Even though my experience at sea greatly assists me in my claims
handling, it is not absolutely essential and there are crash courses available
for claims handlers to familiarise them with basic knowledge of how ships
operate and how cargo moves. In case you do decide to pursue this as a
long-term career, there are courses and qualifications that you could take on
to improve your knowledge so that you are not entirely dependent on what you
learn on the job.
I am sure you will have a lot of questions for me, which I would
be happy to answer when we meet on Wednesday.
Laura Probodziak, teacher
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Laura Probodziak, teacher
After graduating from Oxford University with a first class BA Hons degree in medieval & modern languages, I trained to be a teacher with the School Direct training programme. I completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Education with Edge Hill University during my teacher training, and also achieved a masters degree from Oxford. I have now worked in teaching for 5 years.I also have experience working in PR, advertising, the arts sector, and event management.
Kate Higgins, solicitor at Mishcon de Reya
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Kate Higgins, solicitor at Mishcon de Reya
I am a solicitor at a law firm called Mishcon de Reya. A solicitor, the most common type of lawyer, is a person
who:
- helps you understand and comply with the legal system and
rules which ensure the smooth functioning of our daily lives;
- fights for you when things go wrong;
- helps you acquire, protect and dispose of your assets.
Whether it be buying your first house, understanding your
tax affairs, setting up and growing a business, defending you in criminal
proceedings, acting for you in family matters or intervening in matters of
global or national or political societal and economic importance, there is
usually a lawyer involved.
In contrast to a barrister, (the lawyer who principally
argues your case in court), the solicitor will conduct a wide range of
activities on your behalf. The solicitor is your main relationship
manager, your adviser and your strategist.
Being a lawyer is never dull, you are constantly learning,
challenged and finding new ways of doing things. If you have a logical
mind, a sense of justice and would like to work with people, then it could be
for you. The law is also changing. The tech revolution is transforming
the way we work. You may think that to be a lawyer you need strong
advocacy skills and to like a good argument - and that is true for some.
But now we need considerable technological expertise too. We need
bright young lawyers who can bring their skills in tech to make the law more
accessible to the public. So if you have more of a scientific brain or a love
of logic and computer science, then it could be for you too.
In my job I am bringing about that change in the way that
lawyers work. A lawyer with over 25 years’ experience in company law, I
currently work for the inspirational law firm, Mishcon de Reya.
https://www.mishcon.com/people/kate_higgins
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katehiggins1/?
Kate Higgins is a
solicitor at Mishcon de Reya.
Ajay Chaudhary, hydropower engineer at Mott McDonald
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Ajay Chaudhary, hydropower engineer at Mott McDonald
I work at Mott MacDonald Limited, an engineering consultancy. I advise on and develop the overall management, planning, engineering and procurement criteria for hydropower developments, working with the owners, sponsors, financiers and consortia. I have undertaken project and design management for major hydropower projects -- from pre-feasibility, construction supervision to operation.
Working with thermal, wind and other renewable power generation technologies, I cover all aspects of each project: technical, environmental and social, contractual and permitting related to generation, transmission and distribution during the development and operation of power projects. Familiar with international public and private procurement practices. Knowledge of International financial institutions and organisations such as World Bank, International Finance Corporation (IFC), InterAmerican Development Bank, the United States development bank OPIC, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), African Development Bank, the German development bank KfW, Asian Development Bank, their institutional priorities, policies and procedures.
Countries of work experience include UK, India, Iceland, Turkey, Georgia, Uganda, DR Congo, Cameroon, Brazil, South Africa, Nepal, Afghanistan, USA, Russia, Ghana, Qatar, Laos, Peru and Zambia.
Mott MacDonald is an Employer of Choice for engineering graduates from Russell Group Universities. Cambridge University’s undergraduate entry brochure normally mentions Mott MacDonald as one of the Employers for engineering graduates. Some of the marquee projects of Mott MacDonald in the UK include Channel Tunnel Rail Link, Wembley Stadium, Heathrow Terminal 5, Crossrail, High Speed 2 etc. https://www.mottmac.com/
Philip Defraine, accountant at Royal British Legion Industries
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Philip Defraine, accountant at Royal British Legion Industries
As finance director I help manage a national charity, Royal British Legion Industries, that helps
more than 15,000 armed forces and disabled beneficiaries every year. The role
of the finance director in such an organisation is key to the efficient and
effective running of the charity. Being a relatively small organisation (400
employees) the role is very varied and interesting, covering a broad range of
responsibilities beyond the typical responsibilities a finance director may
have in a much larger organisation.In my organisation the finance director is responsible for:
Financial Management – Planning, financial
reporting and analysis of performance. Internally as part of the management
accounting system and externally via the statutory accounts to the Charity
Commission and Companies House.Investment Management – Strategic asset
allocation and fund management for a sizeable investment fund.Asset Management – Management of a
£100m land and property portfolio.Human Resources – Management of a HR
function including more than 500 volunteers.Business Technology – Management of all
IT systems, infrastructure and networks. https://uk.linkedin.com/in/philip-defraine-40a1414https://www.rbli.co.uk/
https://www.rbli.co.uk/pages/senior-management-team
Mike Barradell, chartered accountant at KPMG
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Mike Barradell, chartered accountant at KPMG
The world's biggest companies rely on external audit firms to provide independent insight, challenge and high-quality audit expertise. In essence, audit is about examining organizations and ensuring their published accounts provide a "true and fair" view" of their financial position.Having started my career as an engineer working for BAE Systems designing missile systems I changed tack and moved to KPMG to qualify as a Chartered Accountant. I have since worked for KPMG for 25 years with the last 10 as a partner in the audit practice.My client base is broad, but typically spans manufacturing, retail and distribution with a particular focus on listed companies and a bias towards the aerospace and defence and fashion retail sectors, a strange mix perhaps...I am based in KPMG's London office having travelled extensively including spells living in New Zealand and the Fijian Islands together with regular travel to North America, Australasia, Europe and the Middle East.
Dr Israel Adebekun, medical consultant - psychogeriatrician
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Dr Israel Adebekun, medical consultant - psychogeriatrician
I am a psychogeriatrician, a medical doctor who specialises in psychiatry of older
people.
I look after older people (and sometimes
younger people) who have problems with their mental health affecting the
functioning of their brains (and other parts of their bodies) that are not
functioning well. The role involves assessment, examination, investigation,
treatment and organising social care and support for patients in the
community. I also teach, educate and mentor junior doctors and medical
students. I work with other medical specialists, GPs
and non-medical healthcare workers like nurses, social workers,
psychologists, occupational therapists, support workers, councillors, care
agencies and the voluntary sector.
To become a psychogeriatrician, one
needs to initially attend medical school to obtain a medical degree. As a
junior doctor, one undertakes initial postgraduate rotational training in
medical disciplines before undergoing further training in general psychiatry
and then specialist training in psychogeriatrics.
The
psychogeriatrician is primarily registered with the General Medical Council.
Other professional bodies include The Royal College of Psychiatrists, The
British Medical Association, The Medical Defence Union, The Medical
Protection Society and many more depending on individual interests.
David Forsdick, barrister at Landmark Chambers
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David Forsdick, barrister at Landmark Chambers
I am an environmental, planning and public law barrister at Landmark Chambers in London”The law” covers a vast range of careers of which the Bar is
one. Barristers provide specialised advocacy and advisory services across the
whole range of courts (from the magistrate’s court to the Supreme Court) and
legal fields (crime, family, social welfare, commercial and public law). Most barristers specialise in a particular
field but there is flexibility in the early years to work out what you enjoy
most and find most satisfying. Some like the pure intellectual rigour (and high
earnings) of huge commercial cases; others like areas with more human
interaction such as family, welfare and crime; some act for big businesses and
the state; others like acting against them.
The Bar can offer a very varied and highly rewarding career
and many of the skills you acquire during training are transferable.
Getting to the Bar is intensely competitive. However,
irrespective as to background, if you are strong academically, like oral
argument and are truly interested in the law and helping solve problems then it
can be a great career and there are large scholarship funds to help able
students through the post-grad qualifications.
www.landmarkchambers.co.uk/people/david-forsdick-qc/.I am head of recruitment at my chambers
www.landmarkchambers.co.uk/pupillage-recruitment/pupillage/
and chair of the scholarships
committee of Grays Inn www.graysinn.org.uk/scholarships - one of the Inns which all prospective
barristers have to join - so I should be
able to answer questions you may have on how to get to the Bar, pitfalls on the
way and whether the Bar may be a good fit for you.
Ilona Morgan, toxicologist at Alere Toxicology
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Ilona Morgan, toxicologist at Alere Toxicology
Analytical
toxicology is detection, identification and measurement of foreign compounds
(chemicals, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, drugs of abuse, natural toxins) in
biological specimens. This assists in the diagnosis, management, likely outcome
(prognosis) and prevention of poisoning. Toxicologists work in assessment of
exposure, therapeutic drug monitoring, forensic analyses and monitoring for
drugs of abuse. In addition, they can be involved in research and development
of analytical methods. In my role
as a Senior Toxicologist at Alere Toxicology, I oversee the day- to-day running of the laboratory, ensuring
the timely analysis of the samples. Drug of abuse analysis is done in urine,
hair or saliva samples by immunoassay and various chromatographic methods using
the latest technology. The most interesting part of my work is the
interpretation of the results and advising the customers. I am also involved in
research and development of new methods for emerging drugs of abuse. Alere Toxicology is part of the Abbott Group, a world leading provider of drugs of abuse
analytical services. This includes workplace drug testing, government agencies
(prison services), occupational health clinics and drug treatment and
rehabilitation centres. In addition, it offers occupational exposure (benzene)
testing. Analytical
toxicologists have a relevant science degree and can work in NHS laboratories,
private drug testing companies or pharmaceutical companies or even in doping
laboratories. https://www.aleretoxicology.co.uk/en/home/about/careers.html
Dr Veronica Ferguson, medical consultant - ophthalmologist
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Dr Veronica Ferguson, medical consultant - ophthalmologist
I work at Imperial College Healthcare
NHS Trust, the largest NHS Trust in the UK which, with Imperial College London,
formed the first academic health science centre in the UK where clinical and
research excellence combine. Imperial College London is among the top 10
universities in the world.My work requires attendance at clinics and the operating theatres
at Charing Cross Hospital and the Western Eye Hospital where I and my team
of doctors, nurses and orthoptists see and treat our patients. Patients with
emergency problems as well as routine referrals from GPs, optometrists and
other specialists are seen. Patients with more specific problems due to
cataract, optic nerve problems, glaucoma, strabismus and double vision and
neurological eye problems are seen in my specialist clinics. I carry out eye surgery every week, with a total of approximately
700 cases per year; this includes cataracts (with monofocal, toric and
multifocal implants) and strabismus surgery (with and without adjustable
sutures). I run botulinum toxin clinics for treating muscular
problems around the eyes, strabismus (squint) and double vision. I studied Medicine at Guy’s Hospital, London University, and after qualifying I spent 13 years working in London, Southampton and Glasgow as a junior doctor. These posts
included general medicine and surgery neurosurgery, but predominantly
ophthalmology and required full time employment as well as taking further exams
to become a specialist (ophthalmologist). My training culminated with four years on the Moorfields senior
training programme in London. I now have a role at Imperial College London as an honorary Senior
Lecturer, this involves training medical students, mentoring young
doctors, examining students and remodelling the way students are trained
to be doctors. Since 1994 I have held various posts with the Royal
College of Ophthalmologists including the College Council and roles in relation
to training Ophthalmologists. I give some of my time as a Consulting
Ophthalmologist to Blind Veterans UK, an organisation which supports blind
ex-service personnel (formerly St Dunstan’s) and to St Luke’s Charity for the
clergy. I was appointed to the post of Surgeon Oculist to Her Majesty The
Queen in 2018, having been Surgeon Oculist to HM’s Household since 2002.
Dr Phillip Morgan, consultant clinical scientist
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Dr Phillip Morgan, consultant clinical scientist
A Clinical Scientist
operates complex analytical instruments to analyse biological samples, look at
the results, check and report them. They offer advice to the clinicians on how
to interpret the results, the most likely causes of any anomalies, and can suggest
how to best treat the patient. Clinical Scientists are involved in clinical
research and innovation, developing new diagnostic methods, analysing results,
training and teaching. They are employed by the NHS as well as private
companies, such as pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies, and wherever
clinical analyses are performed. There are many different specialisms and you
will need a relevant degree before starting training (currently 3 years in the
NHS). I am a specialist in Analytical Toxicology. In my role I am
responsible for measuring the concentration of drugs in blood that are used to
suppress the immune system after organ transplant. This is done using
chromatography combined with mass spectrometry, and it helps the clinicians to
customise the dose of drugs used to make sure the patient does not suffer from
terrible side-effects, whilst at the same time preventing rejection of the
transplanted organ. There is a strong element of analytical chemistry involved
as well as toxicology, biology, biochemistry and physiology.Phillip Morgan PhD
MRSC FRCPath is a Consultant Clinical Scientist at King’s College London
(Institute of Liver Studies).The NHS offers a Scientist Training Programme (STP) for graduates
that lasts 3 years, after which you will have a Masters degree in the chosen
specialism. This will allow you to apply for Clinical Scientist jobs, and may
lead to further specialisation. The application process is highly competitive
with more than 20 applicants for each available post.https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/Explore-roles/healthcare-Science/roles-healthcare-science/life-sciences https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/job-profiles/clinical-scientist# http://www.nshcs.hee.nhs.uk/join-programme/nhs-scientist-training-programme
Dr Dulmini Kariyawasam, medical consultant in diabetes, endocrinology and general internal medicine
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Dr Dulmini Kariyawasam, medical consultant in diabetes, endocrinology and general internal medicine
I work at Guy’s and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, which is a tertiary
teaching hospital and one of the biggest hospitals in the UK.Part of my job as a general
physician involves looking after adult patients admitted to hospital with
medical problems (including headaches, chest pains, strokes, infections and
many more). I do “on calls” and ward rounds to make sure patients recover soon
and leave hospital. You work with a team of doctors of different seniority when
you are admitting patients and the ultimate responsibility of decision making sits
with the consultant. Diabetes and Endocrinology is a very
interesting field where I see lot of patients with Diabetes both Type 1 and
type 2 and then patients with problems with their hormones like thyroid, growth
or cortisol. Medicine is increasingly practiced in multidisciplinary teams so
you get to work with nurses, physiotherapists, pharmacists, podiatrists and
dieticians. I also work as a clinical
lecturer at King’s College London, Medical School. This involves organising
teaching for medical students, doing lectures, examining students at different
levels as well as working as a mentor/advisor to undergraduate students. I
enjoy teaching and spending time with medical students very much.
From the time you graduate one has to train for a minimum of 8-9 years before becoming a consultant. You can find the doctors pay scale on the
British Medical Association (BMA) website. Being a doctor is never boring and
you will get to see so many different people, different pathologies. Even though it is hard work it is a very
rewarding career option.
James Saunders, actuary at Xafinity Punter Southall Group
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James Saunders, actuary at Xafinity Punter Southall Group
Actuaries are experts in risk management. They use their mathematical
skills to measure the probability and risk of future events and their financial
impact on a business and/or their clients. As an actuary you would work
for banks, insurance companies, consultancy firms or in industry. I am a Principal at Xafinity Punter Southall Group. My specialist field is pensions but actuaries
also work in the fields of life insurance, general insurance, health and care,
investment, and risk management.
Jonathan Wright, investment banker at GMP FirstEnergy
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Jonathan Wright, investment banker at GMP FirstEnergy
As an investment banker, my job involves advising the management and boards of my clients on their corporate strategy, raising capital from investors, mergers with other firms, and acquisitions of other firms (which is known as M&A). This requires me to have a deep understanding of my clients' businesses as well as the wider upstream oil & gas market, as well as financial modelling skills, capital markets knowledge and negotiating tactics and strategy. I work as a managing director at GMP FirstEnergy, a division of GMP Capital, which is a leading Canadian investment bank.
GMP
FirstEnergy advises companies operating in
the upstream oil & gas sector, and I personally focus on
companies with assets in the North Sea, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America
and South East Asia.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-wright-9b184322/
Elizabeth Garnham-Jong, technical project manager at Goldman Sachs
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Elizabeth Garnham-Jong, technical project manager at Goldman Sachs
I am a technical project manager at Goldman Sachs, a multinational investment bank and financial services firm. Technical
Project Management involves partnering with stakeholders to understand their
goals/priorities and translate them into technical deliverables; Breaking down
projects into concrete, actionable steps in order to move them forward to
completion using agile methodologies.
Business Analysis and
Design involves translating requirements into technical implementation; driving
consensus on design decisions; looking for areas where user processes can be
made more efficient and transparent, or where existing systems/processes in the
firm can be reused; taking a complex set of information and distilling it into
a form that is simpler to understand for various audiences.
Communication skills
include translating product and services plans into roadmaps and timelines,
showing deliverables into risks, dependencies and business benefits. There is
frequent communication with project stakeholders; meeting agendas are planned
and socialised; project documentation is succinct and uses diagrams to
summarise the important information. Communication with people at all levels of
the organisation and across different business areas and regions, using my
formal and informal networks to gather information and make connections across
related initiatives.
Important skills in this
line of work are the ability to combine technical knowledge, project management
and people skills to help bridge gaps between teams, working together to help
solve problems and delivering solutions.
I have 20 years of
experience in the technology field across multiple industries, including global
financial services, an international news agency, international workforce
solutions and a major Australian retail company. My career spans diverse
technical functions including 10 years in Business Analysis and Technical
Project management, eight years in Network Architecture/Engineering and five
years in Systems Administration.
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-garnham-
jong-8b02994
Adrian Boyd, banker and accountant at UBS
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Adrian Boyd, banker and accountant at UBS
I qualified as a chartered accountant and have spent the last 16 years in a mix of operational and financial roles
delivering vital “behind the scenes” activities crucial to the running of UBS,
the world’s largest wealth manager with approximately $2,500 billion of client
assets. During my career at UBS, where I am now a managing director, I have held several different roles. I have been responsible for
management accounting (budgets, performance tracking, strategic plans), client
due diligence (checking that clients aren’t money launderers or terrorists!!),
reference & market data (millions of records, updated daily, that are used
to place trades), reports used for UBS annual reports and other strategic
projects.
I also spent 3 years working in New York and have managed
global teams of up to 300 people, frequently visiting Switzerland, Poland,
India and other countries.Prior
to UBS I worked for JP Morgan, Acturis (an insurance software start-up
where I was the first employee to join the founders, www.acturis.com) and Arthur Andersen, where I
started my career and qualified as a chartered accountant.I am also an Old Olavian.https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-boyd-ba24748/
Karen Rayment, CV Clinic
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Karen Rayment, CV Clinic
I am a recruitment consultant that has worked with companies everyone has heard of - Unilever, GSK, Astra Zeneca, Barclays, HSBC, Kraft Heinz, John Lewis, M&S and many others - for over 15 years to find the best people to work in finance, procurement and other business roles. Currently I am a Senior Manager with the Hydrogen Group.Come to the meeting with your ideas about the the kind of work you are interested in, and your CV if you have one. I can advise you on the personal qualities and skills that corporate employers are looking for, and will also give you tips on on the type of work experience you should be looking for - and how you can go about finding it. https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenrayment/
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If you are a Sixth Former interested in a business career, here's a chance to get some advice on your CV and how to get work experience.
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