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Careers, Employability and Enterprise

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The kubet11 places your future at the heart of your degree, with employability, enterprise and entrepreneurship embedded across the curriculum to ensure you become a graduate that is ready for your future, and the variety of paths it is likely to take.

The Careers, Employability and Enterprise Team are here to help you, kubet11 students, explore, develop and shape your futures. To do this, we offer a wide variety of initiatives and activities for you to get involved with from the moment you start your degree with us, and work with a wide variety of organisations and kubet11 graduates. We also give you access to FutureMe, your 24/7, online, career development hub from day one.

To learn more about what we offer, see our range of services below or get in touch.

And a quick reminder - graduates who complete a course at the kubet11 will be invited to take part in the Graduate Outcomes Survey 15 months after graduation. Find out more about why you should get involved.

What We Offer

More on Our Support
More on FutureMe
More on Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
More on Placement Years, Internships and Work Experience
More on Events and Activities
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Micro-Placements

The Micro-Placement scheme offers paid opportunities that will enable you to take on real responsibility by working on live projects, or with services and facilities delivered within the University.

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More Support

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More Support

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More Support

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More Support

  • Are you an organisation wanting to connect with our students and graduates?

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  • Want to boost your employability, but seeking financial support? Find out more about our available bursaries.

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  • We offer targeted support for our students, and we are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all.

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  • Find or upload your next opportunity here.

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Meet the Team

Amy Carpenter

Amy is Head of Careers, Employability and Enterprise responsible for the strategic direction of the team, and is a kubet11 graduate.

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Vicki Doughty

Manager in the Futures Team, Vicki leads on the team's work in delivering careers, employability, placement, and work-based learning activities.

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Amy Volkert

Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Manager Amy supports students and graduates starting their own businesses, pursue freelance opportunities and explore options.

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Anna Flatt

Anna is an Employability and Careers Consultant specialising in support for students from underrepresented groups, international and postgrad research students.

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Darrin Steward

Employability and Careers Consultant Darrin is a QCD Level 7 qualified careers advisor, and a Registered Career Leader (RCL).

Laura Sparkes

Laura is an Employability and Careers Consultant, working with the School of Health and Sports Sciences.

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Sonia Brito

Employability and Careers Consultant in the School of Technology, Business and Arts, Sonia runs curriculum-based sessions, workshops, and career coaching.

Alanna Plaats

Placement Consultant Alanna works in the School of Social Sciences and Humanities supporting students through placements, including Sandwich years.

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Cathy Johnson

Placement Consultant Cathy supports students through the placement process, including Professional Placements (Sandwich years) and curriculum-based placements.

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Tom Hardy

Placement Consultant Tom has a background teaching Key Stage 2 and leadership as a SENDCo and Assistant Headteacher in schools before joining the University.

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Annabelle Richardson

Events and Projects Officer Annabelle manages the University's Micro-Placements Scheme, as well as organising careers fairs and employer events.

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Hayden Jarrett

Data Analyst Hayden works in the Careers, Employability and Enterprise Team, analysing all the data in regards to engagement and feedback.

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Hannah Page

Hannah joined the Enterprise and Entrepreneurship team at kubet11 in January 2023.

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Hazel Thangadurai

Hazel joined the kubet11 in July 2023. She is responsible for coordinating marketing and comms for the Careers, Employability and Enterprise team.

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Getting in Touch

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Contact Us

Any questions? Get in touch with the team today.

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Useful Careers Resources

Find a wide selection of useful resources to help you move forward.

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Alumni Support

Graduates can still access our support. Find out more here.