Simon's Profile
Job title
Deputy Head of Department
Academic qualifications
BA (Hons), PG Dip, MBA
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Profile
After studying for a degree in Economic Development and Planning, followed by an MBA, I joined University College Birmingham in 1995 and have worked in a variety of senior management roles including examinations and admissions.
I have developed extensive experience of schools liaison, outreach and school mentoring work, and have sat on the management group for AimHigher West Midlands.
I have also previously been chair of the GuildHE Admissions network and worked on various national admissions projects with UCAS.
I entered teaching full-time in 2017 and am currently programme manager for the BTEC Level 3 Business as well as teaching across a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
Teaching
- Exploring Business
- International Business
- Principles of Management
- Pitching for New Business
Research interests and scholarly activity
Extensive experience of cultural teaching exchange programmes with partner universities in France.
External engagements
Chair of the Governing Board – Kings Norton Boys School, Birmingham
