Mrs Rachael Williams

• Position:School Manager (School of Engineering)
• Department:Academic Services - Student Administration
• Telephone:+4411732 86571

About me

I have held the position of School Manager for UWE Bristol School of Engineering since March 2023. I joined UWE in May 2017 and have worked in the Student Administration and Quality Teams, including as FET SAT Team Leader and Senior Collaborative Provision Officer, where I managed a portfolio of UK and International Partnerships. Prior to that I was Head of Student Services for a Higher Education Collaborative Provision, which included working with Durham University, University of Gloucestershire, Oxford Brookes and Staffordshire University. I have also worked in finance, hospitality and further education organisations specialising in training and recruitment, policy and procedures and customer service.  

As UWE School Manager, part of my remit is to have oversight of the Professional Services Team based in the School Office which includes SPS Team, Student Support Advisers, the SoE Success Coaches and Timetabling colleagues. I also hold the School Manager thematic portfolio of Degree Apprenticeships, including Line Management of the EPA (End Point Assessment) Team Leader. and hold a thematic portfolio of Degree Apprenticeships.

When not at work, I can be found walking, renovating a 17th century cottage in North Somerset, attempting to grow fruit and veg and pursuing my love of photography.

Area of expertise

Collaboration; School board of Studies; Exam Boards; Registration; 

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