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Nicky Gamble

Summary

Experienced and results-driven education and engagement professional with expertise in executive education, student experience, stakeholder engagement, and event delivery. Proven track record in project management and leading wellbeing initiatives, with a strong background in sustainability engagement. Recognised for delivering strategic projects and programmes across the UK and international settings that enhance student/delegate success and community wellbeing, and adept at building relationships across diverse stakeholders in the education and healthcare sectors.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
2004
2004
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Online E-Learning Course Production Assistant (freelance)

TalentSage
07.2025 - 08.2025
  • Company Overview: Leadership & Team Transformation Consultancy
  • Leadership & Team Transformation Consultancy

Event Assistant for Graduation Ceremonies

University of Brighton
07.2025 - 07.2025

GCSE Exam Invigilator

Davison High School
Worthing
05.2025 - 05.2025

Assistant Education Manager (Student Engagement & Enhancement)

University of Sussex Business School
Brighton
11.2022 - 05.2025
  • Led the Student Experience Team driving initiatives to enhance student engagement, community and wellbeing across the Business School.
  • Developed and delivered the annual student engagement strategy and events programme, managing budgets and resources to improve the overall student experience.
  • Spearheaded an innovative peer-support wellbeing programme (Sussex Business School Wellbeing Ambassador Project) launched in 2023, engaging with 3,000 students and shortlisted for a Green Gown Award and a QS Reimagined Education Award in 2024.

Deputy Assistant Care Group Manager

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
07.2020 - 11.2022
  • Supported the operational management of Orthopaedic and Trauma services within a major NHS trust, ensuring efficient service delivery and patient care coordination.
  • Managed care group administrative team, streamlining processes and improving communication to enhance department performance and staff productivity.

Director of Studies

St Giles Brighton
Brighton
06.2015 - 07.2020
  • Oversaw academic management and quality assurance for a busy international language school, including curriculum design, teacher development, and student progress monitoring.
  • Led and mentored a team of 40 teaching staff, implementing quality improvements that elevated teaching standards and student satisfaction.
  • Led teaching team to regain British Council teaching strength in 2019.

English Language Teacher and Trinity College London International Examiner

01.2004 - 01.2015
  • Taught English as a foreign language to adult learners from diverse backgrounds, delivering engaging lessons and helping students achieve their language proficiency goals.
  • Conducted one-to-one oral examinations for approximately 1,500 candidates in line with Trinity College London assessment criteria both in the UK and Europe.

Programme Manager, Executive Education

London Business School
01.1993 - 12.2003
  • Managed a portfolio of executive education programmes for high-profile global clients, delivering leadership development and management training initiatives.
  • Developed and delivered flagship UK and international consortium programmes, collaborating with faculty and industry experts to tailor content for client needs.
  • Managed complex programme logistics in Hong Kong, India, Brazil, South Korea, Germany and the UK.
  • Built strong client relationships and oversaw end-to-end programme operations, ensuring exceptional participant experiences and repeat business for the School.

Education

BA (Hons) - History and Development Studies

SOAS, University of London

Cambridge Diploma in English Language Teaching (DELTA) - undefined

Embassy CES

Trinity Certificate in TESOL -

St Giles Central, London

Skills

  • Budget management and oversight
  • Stakeholder engagement and collaboration
  • Quality assurance and performance evaluation
  • Team mentoring and supervision
  • Student engagement and learning styles understanding
  • Programme and project management
  • Event planning and management
  • Communication skills and effective networking
  • Resource allocation and data analysis
  • Child safeguarding training and inclusive education principles
  • Higher education knowledge and teacher evaluation
  • Classroom management and observation
  • Professional development initiatives
  • Adaptability and problem solving
  • Time management and initiative taking

Accomplishments

Spearheaded an innovative peer-support wellbeing programme (Sussex Business School Wellbeing Ambassador Project) launched in 2023, engaging with 3,000 students and shortlisted for a Green Gown Award and a QS Reimagine Education Award in 2024.


Nominated for Sussex Award 2025 for Inclusive Education.

Affiliations

  • Italian language learning, photography and family history research.

Volunteer Role

Volunteer with National Trust supporting heritage and community projects.

Timeline

Online E-Learning Course Production Assistant (freelance)

TalentSage
07.2025 - 08.2025

Event Assistant for Graduation Ceremonies

University of Brighton
07.2025 - 07.2025

GCSE Exam Invigilator

Davison High School
05.2025 - 05.2025

Assistant Education Manager (Student Engagement & Enhancement)

University of Sussex Business School
11.2022 - 05.2025

Deputy Assistant Care Group Manager

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
07.2020 - 11.2022

Director of Studies

St Giles Brighton
06.2015 - 07.2020

English Language Teacher and Trinity College London International Examiner

01.2004 - 01.2015

Programme Manager, Executive Education

London Business School
01.1993 - 12.2003

BA (Hons) - History and Development Studies

SOAS, University of London

Cambridge Diploma in English Language Teaching (DELTA) - undefined

Embassy CES

Trinity Certificate in TESOL -

St Giles Central, London

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