Get in Touch

There's lots of ways you can reach the Careers, Employability and Enterprise Team at the University of Suffolk. Click on each option below to find out more. For regular updates, visit our Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook pages.

If you're a student or graduate, or have questions about the support we offer at the University of Suffolk, please email us on careers@uos.ac.uk.

If you're an external organisation looking to connect with University of Suffolk students and graduates, please email us on connect@uos.ac.uk.

Our Working With Us page also provides a summary of the variety of ways you can engage with our students.

If you are a student or graduate at the University of Suffolk (from Ipswich, East Coast College, Suffolk New College or West Suffolk College), and know that you want to book a one-to-one appointment with a Consultant, you can book a slot by visiting our bookings page. If you can't find a slot that works for you, please email us on careers@uos.ac.uk and we will find a slot for you. 

Graduates of the University of Suffolk (from Ipswich, East Coast College, Suffolk New College or West Suffolk College) are still able to access our support for life after graduation, which includes booking one-to-one appointments. If you would like to book an appointment, please follow the same steps above. If you have any problems accessing the appointment booking system, please contact us via email or telephone. 

Appointments can be held in person, via Microsoft Teams or over the phone, so you can reach us no matter where you are in the world.

If you have graduated from one of our Partner institutions that is not listed above, you will need to contact the Careers team at the location you studied. For example, if you studied at Global Banking School (GBS) in Birmingham, you will need to contact their Careers and Employability team directly for Alumni support. 

You can speak to the team on 01473 338840.

Come and see us in the Enterprise and Careers Zone, located in L0.02, in the Library Building (next to the SU Shop) on the Ipswich campus.

We open Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm, except for bank holidays and the Christmas closure week. 

We sometimes have to close for short periods to allow the team to complete training and attend meetings. This doesn't happen very often, but if you are making a special trip to campus to visit the Zone, feel free to email us on careers@uos.ac.uk to check we will be open. 

Meet the Team

Amy Carpenter

Amy is Associate Director of Careers, Employability and Enterprise responsible for the strategic direction of careers, employability and enterprise at Suffolk.

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Vicki Doughty

Manager in the Futures Team, Vicki leads on the team's work in delivering careers, employability, placement, and work-based learning activities.

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Amy Volkert

Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Manager Amy supports students and graduates starting their own businesses, pursue freelance opportunities and explore options.

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Anna Flatt

Anna is an Employability and Careers Consultant specialising in support for students from underrepresented groups, international and postgrad research students.

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Darrin Steward

Employability and Careers Consultant Darrin is a QCD Level 7 qualified careers advisor, and a Registered Career Leader (RCL).

Laura Sparkes

Laura is an Employability and Careers Consultant, working with the School of Health and Sports Sciences.

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Sonia Brito

Employability and Careers Consultant in the School of Technology, Business and Arts, Sonia runs curriculum-based sessions, workshops, and career coaching.

Alanna Plaats

Placement Consultant Alanna works in the School of Social Sciences and Humanities supporting students through placements, including Sandwich years.

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Cathy Johnson

Placement Consultant Cathy supports students through the placement process, including Professional Placements (Sandwich years) and curriculum-based placements.

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Tom Hardy

Placement Consultant Tom has a background teaching Key Stage 2 and leadership as a SENDCo and Assistant Headteacher in schools before joining the University.

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Annabelle Richardson

Events and Projects Officer Annabelle manages the University's Micro-Placements Scheme, as well as organising careers fairs and employer events.

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Hayden Jarrett

Data Analyst Hayden works in the Careers, Employability and Enterprise Team, analysing all the data in regards to engagement and feedback.

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Hannah Page

Hannah joined the Enterprise and Entrepreneurship team at University of Suffolk in January 2023.

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Hazel Thangadurai

Hazel joined the University of Suffolk in July 2023. She is responsible for coordinating marketing and comms for the Careers, Employability and Enterprise team.

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