Louise Croft
Bath,England
Summary
Enthusiastic and experienced careers professional with over 25 years of expertise in career coaching, employability strategy, and university progression. Proven ability to work with diverse student populations, build strong partnerships with global universities, and deliver career-focused curriculum and impactful events. Adept at supporting people to make informed, confident decisions about their next steps
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
University and Careers Coordinator
Swans International School, Marbella
Marbella, Malaga
2023.08 - 2025.09
- Led careers education and guidance strategy for students aged 11–18 promoting 21st-century career management skills.
- Delivered 1:1 careers guidance helping students explore options, find their global university fit, and make competitive applications.
- Designed and delivered university and careers curriculum for Y12
- Embedded Morrisby psychometric assessments and Unifrog to support students and parents with subject / career choices,
- Organised high-impact enterprise events: Y9 Speed Networking, Y7 Board Game Design, and Y10 Business Start-Up Challenge.
- Built partnerships with global universities; including hosting fairs and visiting them.
- Managed Y13 university destinations and alumni engagement to support long-term progression tracking.
- Delivered whole-staff training on predicted grades and references.
Careers Adviser
University of Bath - Careerpilot Team
Bath, England
2017.08 - 2025.07
- Delivered 1:1 careers coaching in schools to raise student aspirations.
- Supported Y12 students with competitive university applications.
- Delivered online presentations to hundreds of students and parents.
- Designed, delivered, and assessed online training for trainee careers advisers working toward Level 6 qualifications.
Careers Leader [ Maternity Contract]
Exeter College
Exeter, England
2016.10 - 2017.08
- Supported 1,500 students with UCAS applications, personal statements, and apprenticeship applications.
- Delivered 1:1 career coaching and progression support.
- Organised Med Soc and Y12 STEM event for over 300 students
Marketing Officer[ Temp Contract]
University of Exeter
Exeter, England
2016.08 - 2016.10
- Organised open days for College of Life & Environmental Sciences.
Careers and Employability Manager
City of Bath College
Bath, England
2009.01 - 2016.08
- Led and delivered the careers and employability strategy across two campuses.
- Managed a team of 10 staff to provide comprehensive employability and career services.
- Developed work experience opportunities, live industry projects in collaboration with businesses and departments.
- Created the Futures Hub, a co-working space for students and employers, hosting networking and enterprise activities.
- Gained award for launching Start Your Own Business courses for adult learners.
- Organised the Digital Futures event, collaborating with tech companies, and regional universities to deliver an engaging conference attended by 500 young people.
Senior Personal Adviser
Connexions West of England
Bath, England
1996.06 - 2008.01
Careers Adviser
Surrey Careers Services
Epsom, England
1990.06 - 1996.06
Recruitment Consultant
Montrose Technical Recruitment
London, England
1988.07 - 1990.05
Education
L3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement - Career Guidance
OCR
UK 2023.01 - 2023.06
Post Graduate Diploma - Career Guidance
Southbank University
London, UK 1992.01 - 1992.12
Higher National Diploma - Business
Bradford College
1986.01 - 1988.01
A-Levels - Geography B, Religious Studies B, History C
Moulsham High School
Chelmsford, Essex 1983.01 - 1985.01
GCE O levels - 9 Grade C and above including English and Maths
Moulsham High School
Chelmsford, Essex 1981.01 - 1983.01
Skills
- Career Coaching & Guidance
- Employability Strategy Development
- Event Planning & Management
- Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Building
- International University Progression
- Digital Tools: Unifrog, Careerpilot, Morrisby
- Career Pathways & Labour Market Information
Affiliations
- Spanish language and culture
- Playing padel
- Avid reader and podcast listener
Timeline
University and Careers Coordinator
Swans International School, Marbella
2023.08 - 2025.09
L3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement - Career Guidance
OCR
2023.01 - 2023.06
Careers Adviser
University of Bath - Careerpilot Team
2017.08 - 2025.07
Careers Leader [ Maternity Contract]
Exeter College
2016.10 - 2017.08
Marketing Officer[ Temp Contract]
University of Exeter
2016.08 - 2016.10
Careers and Employability Manager
City of Bath College
2009.01 - 2016.08
Senior Personal Adviser
Connexions West of England
1996.06 - 2008.01
Post Graduate Diploma - Career Guidance
Southbank University
1992.01 - 1992.12
Careers Adviser
Surrey Careers Services
1990.06 - 1996.06
Recruitment Consultant
Montrose Technical Recruitment
1988.07 - 1990.05
Higher National Diploma - Business
Bradford College
1986.01 - 1988.01
A-Levels - Geography B, Religious Studies B, History C
Moulsham High School
1983.01 - 1985.01
GCE O levels - 9 Grade C and above including English and Maths
Moulsham High School
1981.01 - 1983.01