Career Acccelerator programme: 7-8th May 2025, Henley Business School, Henley-on-Thames 

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The Career Accelerator Programme is a transformative initiative designed to support your career progression in UK academic and research institutions. This carefully designed open programme is delivering a step change in career outcomes, providing you with the tools, strategies, and support to overcome systemic barriers and achieve your career ambitions. You will be guided by an expert and friendly team to help you get the most out of the programme.

 

Your delivery team

Alice Chilver

Founder & CEO of WHEN, International Board member and Consultant at global consultancy firm, Oxford Leadership. Alice is an expert at unblocking talent pipelines and delivering learning experience where every second of your time is deeply valued. She is a sought after speaker, facilitator and consultant designing and delivering solutions that enable people to thrive.

Ellie Rich-Poole

Ellie has worked closely with WHEN for the past six years. She co-founded our Career Accelerator programme and has delivered it numerous times to cohorts of women from across the sector, with outstanding feedback. In a former life she was a head-hunter and these days is a Career Development Coach supporting leaders to thrive, through coaching, workshops and keynotes.

Makeda Alleyne

We are over the moon to welcome Makeda to the team. She is leading on our programme portfolio and enabling us to double down on quality and impact. She is a public speaker, coach, consultant and programme director. We are incredibly lucky and we can't wait for you to meet her. 

Donna Page

Donna is a highly experienced coach and works with senior leaders and with teams across the higher sector. She is highly respected and sought after and we are thrilled that she is joining the WHEN team on the Career Accelerator journey. Prior to running her own coaching practice, Donna was an HR leader for multi-nationals. 

The venue

We'll be staying on the banks of the River Thames at Venue Henley, Henley Business School (Greenlands), Henley-on-Thames, RG9 3AU.

Henley Greenlands Hotel is set within the 30 acre Henley Business School estate in the Oxfordshire countryside, providing well-appointed accommodation on the banks of the River Thames. The address is: Venue Henley, Henley Business School (Greenlands), Henley-on-Thames, RG9 3AU.

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