PIERS MARCHANT
Summary
Dynamic and motivated undergraduate student at the University of Cambridge, studying History at Trinity College, with a strong academic background including A* A, A in A-Level History, English Literature and German and 8s & 9s in 11 GCSEs. As a co-founder of the Politics Relaxed Podcast, I have developed skills in leadership and strategic planning. So far, work experience includes a bartending placement in Germany using my language skills and helping to run a long standing political podcast. Recognised for leadership qualities as a Senior Mentor and recipient of the Headmaster’s Prize, I have also excelled in quizzing, theatre direction, debating, and linguistics. Passionate about fostering knowledge and skills in various fields, I am eager to contribute my talents and insights in future endeavors.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Co-Founder and Panellist
Politics Relaxed Podcast
07.2020 - 04.2025
- As Co-Founder of Politics Relaxed Podcast, I have coordinated its growth strategy and organised interviews with several high-profile political figures
Clarinetist
Hampton School Jazz Band
09.2022 - 07.2024
- Played Clarinet as part of a Jazz band which has been hired to play at private events
Bartender
Mercure Hotel
Hamburg
03.2023 - 03.2023
- Temporary work placement as a bartender in March 2023 as part of an immersive work/study week in Germany
Education
University of Cambridge - History
University of Cambridge
01.2024 - 04.2025
Hampton School - A-levels: A In History, A in English Literature, A in German, GCSEs: 11 x A(9-8)
Hampton School
09.2022 - 06.2024
Skills
- Leadership - Directing the Upper Sixth Form Play, Quiz Team Captain, Co-Founder of Politics Relaxed podcast
- Academic Excellence - Studying History at Trinity College, Cambridge, demonstrates strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of historical contexts
- Multilingual - A in A-Level German & immersive experience in Germany Also achieving high marks in French, Latin and Ancient Greek at GCSE level
- Passion for the Arts - Through Historical artifacts, drama and literature and music
Custom
- Leadership, Senior Mentor, Headmaster’s Prize
- University Challenge, Member of Trinity College, Cambridge’s University Challenge team, to be aired in the 2025-26 season.
- Quizzing, Captain of Hampton School senior quiz team reached the final of 2024 Schools Challenge tournament.
- Theatre, Director of production of ‘Pygmalion’ by George Bernard Shaw in February 2024.
- Debating, Chair, delegate and award winner at multiple Model United Nations Conferences between 2022 and 2024.
- Linguistics, Achieved Silver Award (2nd highest in Hampton School) in 2023 UK Linguistics Olympiad.
- Instrumental Music, ABRSM grade 8 in Piano, ABRSM grade 6 in Music Theory, ABRSM grade 5 in Clarinet. Performer in school jazz band.
Timeline
University of Cambridge - History
University of Cambridge
01.2024 - 04.2025
Bartender
Mercure Hotel
03.2023 - 03.2023
Hampton School - A-levels: A In History, A in English Literature, A in German, GCSEs: 11 x A(9-8)
Hampton School
09.2022 - 06.2024
Clarinetist
Hampton School Jazz Band
09.2022 - 07.2024
Co-Founder and Panellist
Politics Relaxed Podcast
07.2020 - 04.2025
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