Mrs Vicky Leach

Biography	In my early career I spent over a decade working in the field of Health & Safety gaining the qualifications and experience needed to achieve Chartered status (CMIOSH). I predominately worked in the FE sector supporting educational establishments to improve health and safety standards. Whilst working in FE I found that I thrived when interacting with students and embarked on a career change which led me to seek roles in the pastoral sector. I have spent the last decade mentoring students in the FE sector gaining expertise in the fields of engagement and retention. I have recently joined the SPA team in the School of Science, Engineering and Environment to continue this work in the HE sector.

Biography

In my early career I spent over a decade working in the field of Health & Safety gaining the qualifications and experience needed to achieve Chartered status (CMIOSH). I predominately worked in the FE sector supporting educational establishments to improve health and safety standards.

Whilst working in FE I found that I thrived when interacting with students and embarked on a career change which led me to seek roles in the pastoral sector.
I have spent the last decade mentoring students in the FE sector gaining expertise in the fields of engagement and retention. I have recently joined the SPA team in the School of Science, Engineering and Environment to continue this work in the HE sector.