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: History
Occupation: Director of Operational Planning - Transport for London
Sector: Professional Services
Contact: LinkedIn
Subject: History
Occupation: Group General Counsel - Bluefield Partners LLP
Sector: Financial Services
Kevin is happy to mentor either lawyers or people from state school backgrounds going into any profession.
Contact: LinkedIn
Subject: History
Occupation: Founder & Director – Keystone Tutors
Sector: Business and Entrepreneurship, Education
William would be delighted to offer any advice he can for those wanting to enter education (whether tutoring, teaching, policy work, the charitable sector etc), and is especially interested in hearing from those who are interested in tutoring on a full-time basis alongside other projects (research, writing etc).
Contact: LinkedIn
Subject: Theology
Occupation: COO Turquoise Mountain
Sector: The Arts, Third Sector
Nathalie is happy to give advice to those considering working in the field of cultural heritage; in conflict-affected areas; or international development – as well as offer support to those considering career changes
Contact: LinkedIn
Subject: French and Italian
Occupation: Associate Solicitor, Projects and Construction – Mills and Reeve
Sector: Law
Contact: LinkedIn
Subject: History
Occupation: Education Leadership Consultant/Former Secondary Headteacher - The Leading Peaple Company
Sector: Education
Derek would be delighted to offer advice and support to students considering a career in education - especially in relation to longer term opportunities in relation to leadership and management in the sector. His website, www.leadingpeaple.com offers an overview of his leadership consultancy company, based on insights from 20 years experience as a secondary school headteacher.
Contact: LinkedIn
Subject: Classics
Occupation: Head of Growth - Quench
Sector: Media & Technology
Patrick is happy to offer mentoring/career advice to any students or even better alumni in their early career who want to talk through how to progress in the tech sector, particularly how to succeed in the growth function of a start-up.
Contact: LinkedIn
Subject: Politics
Occupation: Head of EU and International Affairs - Transport Regulation Authority (Italy)
Sector: Government and Politics, Professional Services
Contact: LinkedIn