Vicki Kimmins, Faculty Education Officer, Engineering Sciences
I’m working in Engineering Sciences as the Faculty Education Officer, which is a new role for the Faculty. I started at UCL in 2013 as an Undergraduate Administrator. I found my colleagues and managers really supportive of building my experience, and also of taking on new responsibilities. I think you need good managerial and team support to advance in your career in any industry. UCL is a really lively place to work with loads of opportunities. It’s important to be aware of opportunities outside of your Department and immediate area.
Professional Services staff don’t have the natural career progression of Academic Staff, so we have to keep alert to new job opportunities. I would advise anyone looking for a new role to keep an eye on secondments and not be afraid to take a chance on applying for a new role. I applied for a Faculty level role in MAPs and was sure I wouldn’t get it but you have to take chances.
Close
