Senior Management Team

Director

Lorna Dargan

As Director, Lorna focuses on the overall leadership, strategy, and service delivery of the Careers Centre, and provides leadership within the institution regarding student and graduate employability and career management. She co-chairs the University's Employability Working Group with the AVP Dean of Learning and Teaching, and Provost, and is a member of University Court and trustee for the University's pension scheme.

Lorna has worked in universities since 2002, first as a researcher and lecturer and, from 2007, as a careers and employability professional, taking on the role of Director of Careers at St Andrews in 2018. She has also been actively involved in the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (AGCAS) throughout her career, including training, quality standards, and Board membership.

Deputy Director

Jim Campbell

Jim has responsibility to support the Director of Careers in the day-to-day running of the Careers Centre, and to provide strategic advice and support, particularly in relation to issues affecting careers services at national level and in the HE sector. Additionally, he delivers careers advice, guidance and education for students in the Business School.

Jim has worked in the higher education sector since 1998 in a variety of universities and roles, namely Lancaster (Careers Adviser), Stirling (Careers Service Manager), Glasgow (International Careers Adviser), Abertay (Student Services Manager) and now St Andrews. Throughout that time, he has been active within the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (AGCAS). He served on its Board of Directors from 2007 to 2010 and is currently a member of its Internationalisation Task Group.

Assistant Director (Opportunities)

Sharon Cant

Sharon leads the Opportunities Team within the Careers Centre, overseeing a variety of initiatives designed to connect students and graduates with employers and alumni. These opportunities include careers fairs, internships, work shadowing, and networking events, all aimed at promoting career exploration and enhancing employability. Sharon is responsible for shaping the strategy in this area, ensuring the development of strong relationships that benefit our students.

With over 17 years of experience in higher education careers, including her role in the Employer Engagement Team at the University of Edinburgh, Sharon also brings recent experience as a recruiter, offering a unique perspective to her work.

Team Manager (Career Management Team)

Amy Kinsman

Amy has over ten years of experience in higher education and recruitment, working at both the University of Stirling and Newcastle University. She is a dedicated careers professional with a strong enthusiasm for coaching and supporting students, colleagues, and graduates in reaching their full potential.

Amy is an ILM Level 3 qualified coach and has completed the AdvanceHE Aurora Leadership programme, further enhancing her leadership skills. She brings her coaching expertise to empower her team and enhance service delivery. Amy has led initiatives like peer-to-peer mentoring and championed professional development within her team. She also plays a key role outside the institution as Co-Chair of AGCAS Social Mobility Scotland, advocating for equal opportunities in education.

Amy is committed to fostering a culture of innovation, teamwork, and continuous growth within CMT, ensuring tailored career support to help students and graduates navigate their career paths successfully.