Senior Executive Sponsors

I’m really proud to be the Senior Executive Sponsor for the Apprentice Staff Network. I’ve had the chance to support and develop a number of apprenticeship schemes across the University over the years, and it’s been a brilliant way to recruit and train some fantastic colleagues. I’m keen to work with the Network to understand how we can best support and expand our apprenticeship offering. We have a great opportunity to deliver on our civic mission and grow our reputation as an excellent employer in the region.

I am delighted to become the Senior Executive Sponsor for the Disability and Wellbeing Network (DAWN). It is incredibly important that we all feel able to bring our whole selves into work and have the right support and understanding to enable us to thrive at work. I hope to support the Network in its mission to raise the visibility and understanding of the challenges that disabled members of our University community experience, and to work together to find solutions that are impactful.

I am delighted to be the Senior Executive Sponsor for the Global Majority Staff Network (GMSN).  As Chief People Officer I want to ensure that our University is a place for everyone, and this means identifying and removing any barriers encountered by global majority colleagues within our existing people processes.  As a global civic university, the voices of our GMSN will help ensure we deliver an equitable and enjoyable experience for every member of our community.

It’s a privilege to serve as the Senior Executive Sponsor for the LGBTQ+ staff Network. I’m committed to being a strong advocate for my queer colleagues, and my own community more generally, ensuring they feel empowered to bring their full selves to their work. Our University is enriched by the diversity, perspectives, and contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals, and it’s vital that we continue to foster an environment where everyone can thrive.

I'm pleased to be part of the University Neurodiversity Staff Network, as it closely aligns with the work I lead on in Campus Division to support our People Plan and advance our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) commitments. The network offers valuable insight into how we can create more inclusive environments where all University staff can thrive. It also helps ensure that neurodiversity is meaningfully considered in our policies, workplace design, and day-to-day practices—something I’m keen to see embedded more deeply into our culture.

I am delighted to have been asked to act as Senior Executive Sponsor for the Parents and Carers Staff Network. Over the years, the Network has had a significant input into policies and practices around the University, ensuring that the voices of colleagues with parenting and caring responsibilities are heard and represented. Importantly, the Network also forms a platform for peer support and the sharing of vital information. I look forward to helping the Network continue their excellent work to make the University of Bristol an inclusive workplace for all.

It is a privilege to be supporting the newly-formed Women's Staff Network. As a Senior Executive Sponsor, I hope my personal and professional experiences will better shape their future success in the context of our University’s commitment to gender equality. In addition, in my role as Chair of the Swan Implementation Group, I will engage members of the Network to champion their needs, with a focus on intersectionality, so that members can thrive in a globally competitive industry and become an inspiration to others like them.