Staff Profiles
Teamwork makes a real difference in the business of education. Derby College has more than 1,500 staff working in a wide range of roles - and every single one of them contributes to our success as a leader in education and training.
The career opportunities available are diverse. With hundreds of courses in academic and vocational areas covering many different sectors, we need to recruit staff from a variety of specialist and technical backgrounds.
However, running a College is not just about teaching - important as that is. Ours is a dynamic organisation where you will find opportunities to advance your career in professions ranging from finance to administration, marketing to IT, HR to business development, librarianship to management.
We have more than 20,000 students and we are investing heavily in transforming the College estate. We therefore also need talented staff for roles dedicated to supporting students and ensuring they enjoy high-quality learning facilities.
Due to the sheer scope of the College’s services, you could find yourself working on campus or in a variety of settings in the wider community and business world. Wherever you are based, you’ll be able to tap into a range of benefits and numerous opportunities to develop personally and professionally.
Whatever job opportunity sparks your interest, you’ll find Derby College to be an efficient, caring and rewarding place to pursue your career.
David Croll - Principal and Chief Executive
“We want to make the Derby College experience a valuable and enjoyable one - for our staff as well as for our students.”
Brenda Anderson - Equality and Diversity Manager
“We aim to ensure that diversity is promoted and recognised within College. My role involves developing and implementing policies to ensure that people are treated equally.” ...
Brian Souter - Security Officer
“We want to maintain a safe and secure learning environment for our students: I help with that by monitoring who comes into College.”
Dee Paget - Library Resources Assistant
“When students come to the Learning Centre, I ensure that they have everything they are looking for and have a quiet learning environment in which to work.”
Denise Gardener - Estates Operative
“We want to ensure that our students can learn in a secure, well-maintained College. I play my part by co-ordinating jobs for caretakers and security staff.” ...
Helen Lillie - Operations Manager: ICT/Business and Finance
“Derby College aims to help learners to fulfil their potential. My role entails overseeing lecturers in my subject area to ensure that they deliver quality classes and assist our students to achieve their goals.” ...
Jenni Corns - Call Centre Operative
“We need to make sure learners’ queries are dealt with efficiently and effectively. I enjoy acting as a first port of call for people phoning the College.” ...
Laura Chera - Schools Co-ordinator – Student Services
“My role is a rewarding one: providing students with advice and guidance to make sure they are on the right course and helping them plan their next steps.”
Martin Jones - Learning Director
“Being a lecturer at Derby College means working to deliver stimulating and inspiring classes and guiding students through their courses. It’s all about ensuring our students get the best education possible.” ...
Rosy Banwait - International Projects Manager
“Working in the International Office is ideal if you love meeting people from different backgrounds. My role involves looking after international students to make sure they have everything they need to get the most out of their time at Derby ...
Said Khandia - IT Support Co-ordinator
“A College needs excellent IT facilities for its staff and students: my job is to keep the IT networks up and running.”