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Kathryn (Katie) Hildreth

Brighton and Hove

Summary

Approachable and well organised administrator with experience as College Manager, supporting the smooth running of a busy tutorial college. Skilled in maintaining student records, coordinating meetings and timetables, and acting as a first point of contact for all staff, students and new enquiries to the college. Supportive and clear in communication, with a strong ability to build positive working relationships. Masters (Distinction) in Childhood and Youth Studies, with award-winning research experience and a commitment to delivering high quality support in education.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
6027
6027
years of post-secondary education

Work history

College Manager

Bartholomews Tutorial College
Brighton, East Sussex
10.2016 - Current
  • Managed smooth day to day running of the college, ensuring efficient administrative operations and positive experiences for staff and students
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date student records, including enrollment data, attendance, and academic progress
  • Organised staff meetings and events, student socials, academic timetables, coordinating across departments, resolving scheduling challenges
  • Took minutes during meetings, followed up on actions, ensured effective communication across teams
  • Acted as first point of contact for enquiries, providing clear, supportive information to students, parents, and staff
  • Handled payroll administration, liaised with external service providers as needed
  • Contributed to a welcoming, approachable college culture, supporting student well being and engagement
  • Training new tutors on college procedures such as pay claims, website administration

Home to School Transport Co-ordinator

Southern Taxis LTD
04.2012 - 09.2016
  • Maintained transport contracts for 800 students with learning disabilities for Brighton and Hove City Council.
  • Built positive working relationships with Brighton and Hove City Council.
  • Facilitated communication among council transport department, parents, schools, and drivers to achieve outstanding service.
  • Demonstrated initiative and effective problem resolution under stress.
  • Exhibited empathy to address complex and delicate circumstances.
  • Operated under pressure to uphold critical company contracts.
  • Demonstrated meticulous attention to detail.

Youth Worker

Park Centre Youth Club, WSCC
Brighton
01.2011 - 10.2012
  • Fostered strong connections with young people through supportive and nurturing environments.
  • Managed financial planning for youth club.
  • Upheld safeguarding policies to ensure the wellbeing of all young people attending the club.

Education

MA - Childhood and Youth Studies

University of Sussex
09.2021 - 09.2023

BSc - Sociology

University of Portsmouth

A levels -

St Paul's RC College

GCSEs -

St Paul's RC College

Skills

  • Customer relationship building
  • Educational policy understanding
  • Resilience under pressure
  • Budgetary oversight
  • Staff recruitment
  • Event planning
  • Safeguarding procedures
  • Advocacy for student success
  • Mental Health First Aider

Timeline

MA - Childhood and Youth Studies

University of Sussex
09.2021 - 09.2023

College Manager

Bartholomews Tutorial College
10.2016 - Current

Home to School Transport Co-ordinator

Southern Taxis LTD
04.2012 - 09.2016

Youth Worker

Park Centre Youth Club, WSCC
01.2011 - 10.2012

BSc - Sociology

University of Portsmouth

A levels -

St Paul's RC College

GCSEs -

St Paul's RC College
Kathryn (Katie) Hildreth