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What skills and qualifications do I
need? Passion for your subject is a must,
as well as top-notch verbal and written
communication skills. You'll usually hold
a PhD and have published research.
How much can I earn? A professor
typically earns around £75,000.

IT systems administrator
This role provides IT and audio visual
support, managing software and network
connections. You'll also plan procedures
to ensure systems are maintained.
What skills and qualifications do I
need? Effective communication skills,
the ability to prioritise and experience
at delivering IT services are essential.
You'll ideally have a degree or level 6
vocational qualification, or show an
equivalent level of practical experience.
How much can I earn? Between
£28,000 and £34,000.

Kitchen porter
A porter's duties include keeping all
the institution's kitchen areas clean
and hygienic, putting away utensils and
crockery and disposing of rubbish.
What skills and qualifications do I
need? The ability to work under pressure
is a must, as is a smart appearance and
attention to detail. You don't need formal
qualifications, but experience of working
in a team is useful, as is first aid training
and a level 2 safety awareness certificate.
How much can I earn? Average
salaries are £17,000 to £19,500.

" I wasn't expecting
the challenges of the
pandemic in the first
year in my role! "
David Kettlety is director of student employment
and experience at Gloucestershire College
" I left school nine years ago without the grades to go to university; that's
when I saw an apprenticeship opportunity within the student services
team at Gloucestershire College. I was convinced to join by staff who
worked there, who spoke highly of the culture of the organisation.
" I'm now director of student employment and experience within the
college's executive team. In this role, I oversee the quality of experience
for our students, as well as the support and skills development available
to them. I have been encouraged by leaders to undertake training, take
on new responsibilities and tackle challenges. The experiences I have
gained have enabled me to take opportunities to further my career.
" I wasn't expecting the challenges of the pandemic in my first
year in the role! It has had a huge impact on young people, and our
responsibility to ensure all students are supported with access to
education continues to be the big challenge that my colleagues and
I are committed to overcoming.
" My professional experiences and passions are supporting those in
education who are in some way disadvantaged, and I feel fortunate to
be in a leadership role that values this as part of its key objectives. "

" The college has
been amazing in
helping to further
my career "
Nicole Challoner is HR adviser at Chesterfield College

Find out more
* Association of Colleges
aoc.co.uk
* College Jobs
college.jobs.ac.uk
* FE Careers
fecareers.co.uk
* Universities UK
universitiesuk.ac.uk

" After withdrawing from university, I applied for a business
administration apprenticeship, having never really considered working
in a college before. My first position involved a lot of basic admin
tasks, as well as some recruitment for new staff at the college. Four
years on, my current role is a lot more involved with casework such as
disciplinary and absence meetings, system and data work and health
and wellbeing for college staff.
" The college has been amazing in helping to further my career.
After my apprenticeship, I was encouraged by my managers to study
for my level 3 certificate in HR practice and I'm now studying for my
level 5 diploma in HR management, which I am due to complete in
June next year.
" Ensuring all managers follow compliance regulations has been
challenging during the pandemic - making them aware of the correct
processes to keep the college safe and working from home has been
difficult too, because HR is heavily reliant on face-to-face contact. But
I like that every day is different and I enjoy training new managers as
well as dealing with different stakeholders. "

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