Tropical Health & Education Trust, Communications Manager
Jonathon graduated in 2018 with a degree in Business Management with Law. After graduation, he continued to further study where he gained an MSc in Global Governance and Ethics from University College London (UCL).
He became part of the account management team at a sustainability-focussed PR agency based at Media City in Manchester, before joining the Tropical Health & Education Trust (THET) as Communications Manager.
Why did you choose to study at the University of Liverpool?
The University of Liverpool immediately stood out to me as an appealing institution as soon as I started considering which University I wanted to go to. The Management School is triple accredited and the extra-curricular offering is exceptional. Whether you are looking for a sports team or society, it is an extremely welcoming environment, located in one of the most welcoming cities in the world.
Liverpool is bursting with culture and the combination of everything the University has to offer paired with the city of Liverpool itself, made the decision to study at the University of Liverpool very easy.
How did the university support you in your career journey?
The University of Liverpool was extremely supportive of my efforts in applying for graduate jobs and has a fantastic range of support available through the Career Studio and the Careers and Employability Service.
I made good use of the advice available from Career Coaches to bolster my CV and cover letter. The interview preparation sessions available were also invaluable in learning what to expect during an application proces
How do you feel your degree course prepared you for your current job?
The mode of delivery of the course certainly prepared me well. The pedagogy and practice of the Management School provided me with all the tools I needed to develop strong skills in many areas I use daily, from research to communication.
One piece of advice that I was given regarding writing reports was to follow the ‘collect, analyse, interpret, communicate’ model, which I have done since and continue to use on every report and briefing I write today.
What was the most rewarding thing about your course, what did you enjoy the most?
The most rewarding aspect of my course were the extra-curricular activities I engaged with, I was fortunate enough to be Vice President of the Business Management Society in my final year. It was an amazing experience to bring people on my course together for social events and to offer study support and opportunities to boost employability to other students.
I was involved in the representation structures, both in the Management School and centrally in the University, acting as a Course Representative and representing the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Senate meetings whilst studying.
Engaging in extra-curricular activities at University is essential and it is the best way to get as much as you can out of your degree. I enjoyed every moment of my degree and topped it off with a year as an Officer at the Liverpool Guild of Students, which plays a crucial part in making sure that all students at the University of Liverpool have the best possible experience from arrival to graduation.
What are your future career goals?
I have always had an aspiration to work in a sector which has a real way of positively contributing to society. Throughout my studies, I developed an increasing interest in international development and related issues, which I am very passionate about and guided my choice to study an MSc in Global Governance and Ethics at UCL.