Oriel has talented alumni all over the world, pursuing a wealth of different career paths. ‘Oriel Connect’ is an online networking and mentoring service that highlights alumni, organised by sector, who are happy to be contacted for careers advice and mentoring.
If you would to join Oriel Connect, please use our online form, or email development.office@oriel.ox.ac.uk.
Subject: Jurisprudence
Occupation: Barrister & Part-Time Judge - Crown Office Chambers
Sector: Law
Claire specialises in clinical negligence and is a Deputy Master in the King's Bench Division. Claire would be delighted to talk to anyone who is considering a career at the Bar, whatever subject they are currently reading.
Contact: Linkedin
Subject: History
Occupation: Managing Director – Credit Suisse
Sector: Financial Services
Penny is particularly interested in supporting female students and alumnae.
Contact: Linkedin
Subject: Theology
Occupation: Senior Director, Talent Development – Salesforce
Sector: Media & Technology
Ian has worked in the technology sector for the past 20 years, in a variety of non-technical leadership roles. Currently, Ian leads Saleforce’s Global Teaming Practice, which falls under the auspices of HR and Talent Development. Ian has lived and worked in the Netherlands, US, Japan and the UK. He says “I had no real sense of vocation when leaving Oriel, and have tended to follow my heart as much as my head when making career decisions. Very happy to help as a sounding board.”
Contact: Linkedin
Subject: Philosophy and Modern Languages
Occupation: Director, Internet Trust - Internet Society
Sector: Education, Media & Technology, Third Sector
Robin has 28 years of experience in the commercial IT sector and then a further 12 years doing Internet-related technical advocacy. Most of his roles have been European or global in scope, and they have varied from IT technical support, through technical pre-sales, to consulting, and high-level government advocacy (engaging with the UK Parliament, European Commission, African Union and other policy fora). Robin has also mentored Masters students and PhD candidates on their industry outreach projects. Robin is happy to advise on soft skills, advocacy/consulting, or more technical topics such as encryption, quantum computing and digital ethics.
Contact: Linkedin
Subject: Chemistry
Occupation: Clinical Trial Manager – Newcastle Clinical Trials Unit, Newcastle University
Sector: Healthcare
Faye is happy to offer advice to anyone hoping to work in clinical research management.
Contact: Linkedin