Debra Jackson

Employability and Skills Manager @Coventry University Students\' Union

Coventry, GB
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WORK HISTORY

Jan 2026 — Present

Employability and Skills Manager @Coventry University Students\' Union

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Academic lead for the design and delivery of employability workshops and modules and student skill development. Resposnible for the future development of Coventry University Students\' Union skills and employability offer, introducing new sessions to widen the scope, adapting to students needs and skill gaps and to further develop valuable working relationships with our partners.

EDUCATION

2005 — 2008

Coventry University

MA Management

1995 — 1998

Clitheroe Royal Grammar School and Sixth Form

A levels

2012 — 2013

Sheffield Hallam University

PGCert Mentoring, Education

N/A

Edge Hill University

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Applied Social Science and Disability Studies

2011 — 2012

Sheffield Hallam University

PGCert Autism, Education

N/A

Sheffield Hallam University

PGCert, Autism Studies

1998 — 2001

Edge Hill University

Applied Social Science and Disability Studies

N/A

Coventry University

PG Cert, Academic Practice in Higher Education

SKILLS

Event PlanningMicrosoft ExcelE-LearningTraining DeliveryCommunicationAdvocacyLeadershipMentoringStudent EngagementMicrosoft OfficeEditingTrainingTeamworkLeadership DevelopmentDisability RightsHigher EducationResearchDisabilitiesStaff DevelopmentPolicyAdviceEvent ManagementPublic SpeakingCoachingTeaching

ABOUT DEBRA JACKSON

Motivated and creative student engagement and training specialist with a strong record of designing impactful workshops, inclusive training programmes, and innovative campaigns within university settings. Experienced in wellbeing and EDI sessions, and delivering interactive activities to develop transferable skills of students. Passionate about the role of micro-placements in reducing barriers to professional experience for students from underrepresented backgrounds, as these short, skills-focused opportunities help build networks, confidence, and career readiness.

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