Kamilla Carrigan
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in Early Careers. Expertise in stakeholder engagement, including senior leadership and educational institutions, to align talent development with organisational strategy. Proven track record in leading inclusive recruitment and development initiatives that enhance diversity and social mobility. Focused on building sustainable talent pipelines to meet TfL's workforce needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
6066
6066
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Skills and Employment Delivery Adviser
Transport For London
04.2022 - Current
- Leading on recruitment for the Engineering Graduate and Apprenticeship schemes. This includes liaising with internal sponsors, recruitment colleagues and internal and external providers with a priority on how our actions can improve diversity of our hires.
- Delivering the annual calendar for entry level recruitment campaigns covering marketing, attraction, selection process, tools and communications working with internal and external providers
- Delivering, designing and coordinating various events to promote social mobility and careers in STEM.
- Attending events including school assemblies, careers fairs and workshops to promote our opportunities either virtually or in person.
- Coaching and managing apprentices, ensuring their development aligned with organisational goals.
Early Years Recruitment Team Leader (secondment)
Transport For London
02.2023 - 02.2025
- Managed recruitment for Engineering Graduate and Apprenticeship schemes, prioritising diversity improvements.
- Effectively managed relationship with internal stakeholders to support the delivery of early careers programmes, using strong engagement skills to drive organisational change and enhance talent development initiatives.
- Line managed recruitment advisors and apprentices, fostering skill development and encouraging open communication to cultivate a supportive team environment.
- Delivered annual calendar for entry-level recruitment campaigns, covering all aspects from marketing to communications.
- Effectively led projects to ensure timely delivery, with primary focus on promoting awareness of STEM careers and social mobility. Actively contributed to the TfL diversity and inclusion objectives through targeted initiatives.
- Led Women in STEM events aimed at inspiring and engaging early career talent, with focus on promoting gender diversify and inclusion within our STEM schemes.
Industry Placement Development Officer
Uxbridge College
08.2019 - 04.2022
- Drove the development of the new T Level qualifications, Industry Placements and other employer engagement programmes.
- Managed partnerships with stakeholders to source valuable work placement opportunities.
- Oversaw and monitored student placements to ensure successful employer interactions.
- Reviewed and updated work placement modules, enhancing guides for students and employers.
- Designed and delivered comprehensive ‘work readiness' programmes for students.
- Led college-wide work experience team to expand work-based learning opportunities.
- Led the ‘Women in STEM' group, which I founded to provide extracurricular projects and opportunities for students.
Student Progression Advisor
Uxbridge College
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Developed and delivered learning programmes aligned with College employability agenda.
- Designed high-quality sessions covering CV writing, application techniques, and interview skills.
- Collaborated with target students, parents, teachers and learning support to enhance students progression, attendance and punctuality.
- Monitored student behaviour to ensure adherence to deadlines and academic standards.
Lead Youth Support Worker (part-time, evenings)
London Borough of Hillingdon
02.2015 - 02.2018
- Led team of youth workers in planning and executing projects for independent living support.
- Developed individual care plans to promote personal growth and enhance social skills.
- Facilitated group activities to improve teamwork and communication among youth.
Work experience Coordinator
Uxbridge College
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Sourced apprenticeship and work placement opportunities for students.
- Managed and monitored placements to ensure positive experiences with employers.
- Developed relationships with key stakeholders to enhance collaboration.
- Conducted risk assessments during visits to employer premises.
- Established and oversaw a CSCS card system for Engineering students to optimise placement access.
- Coordinated career events, including guest speaking sessions and workshops, to support student development.
Finance officer
Abaris Holding Ltd( Zoffany & Sanderson)
04.2008 - 01.2017
- Budgeted payments to align with company financial goals.
- Prepared weekly supplier payment runs in GBP, EUR, and other currencies.
- Analysed financial reports to inform strategic decisions.
- Negotiated payment terms with suppliers to optimise cash flow.
Referral Order Panel Member (Volunteer)
London Borough of Hillingdon (Youth Offending)
11.2012 - 12.2015
Education
NVQ Level 5 - Level 5 Award in Advancing Teaching and Learning when working with individuals with SEND.
Uxbridge College
UxbridgeNVQ Level 3 - Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment
Uxbridge College
UxbridgeA-Levels - Mathematics (B), Polish Literature (C), Polish Language (A) English as Foreign Language (A).
Elblag College
PolandSkills
- Project planning and organisational Skill
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and management
- People development and coaching
- Strong commitment to DEI
- Analytical and reporting skills
Timeline
Early Years Recruitment Team Leader (secondment)
Transport For London
02.2023 - 02.2025
Skills and Employment Delivery Adviser
Transport For London
04.2022 - Current
Industry Placement Development Officer
Uxbridge College
08.2019 - 04.2022
Student Progression Advisor
Uxbridge College
01.2018 - 08.2019
Work experience Coordinator
Uxbridge College
01.2017 - 01.2018
Lead Youth Support Worker (part-time, evenings)
London Borough of Hillingdon
02.2015 - 02.2018
Referral Order Panel Member (Volunteer)
London Borough of Hillingdon (Youth Offending)
11.2012 - 12.2015
Finance officer
Abaris Holding Ltd( Zoffany & Sanderson)
04.2008 - 01.2017
NVQ Level 5 - Level 5 Award in Advancing Teaching and Learning when working with individuals with SEND.
Uxbridge College
NVQ Level 3 - Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment
Uxbridge College
A-Levels - Mathematics (B), Polish Literature (C), Polish Language (A) English as Foreign Language (A).
Elblag College
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