Business Unit

The Business Unit provides operational support including financial management, administrative, logistical and project support, the management of visits and events, and oversight of the Reception.

Kerry Wilson

Head of Business Unit

  • Business Unit
  • Edinburgh Global

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Availability

My role is to manage and lead the Business Unit to ensure the delivery of high quality, efficient management and administrative services to support the Edinburgh Global operation with key projects and activities.

Julia Hermiston

Assistant Head of Business Unit

  • Business Unit
  • Edinburgh Global

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Availability

My role supports the Head of the Business Unit in managing the operational portfolio of activity managed by the Unit. I am responsible for the coordination of operational support for the University overseas regional centres, working closely with Regional Directors. In addition, I am responsible for the coordination and organisation of resources across Edinburgh Global to ensure delivery of key services, projects, meetings and delegation visits to the University from strategic partners and international emissaries.

Vicky Duckworth

PA to Director/PA to DVP and VP International

  • Business Unit
  • Edinburgh Global

Availability

I provide PA support for Alan Mackay and Professor James Smith, including diary management and travel requirements. I support the Edinburgh Global Management Team with their monthly team meetings. I am the first point of contact for HR matters including recruitment. I record the career development review processes and update training logs. I am a member of the Sustainability Team and the Our People Performance and Development Team.

Avril Spray

Senior Administrator

  • Business Unit
  • Edinburgh Global

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Availability

I assist with finance related task as well as directly supporting the work of the Head of the Business Unit with tasks such as Business Unit Away Event, Career Development Review and training outcomes. I provide support for wider Student Recruitment and Admissions/Edinburgh Global admin team meetings directly.

Jennifer Riley

Global Projects Coordinator

  • Business Unit
  • Edinburgh Global

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Availability

I am responsible for the organisation and delivery of a variety of events, conferences, and delegation visits to the University of Edinburgh, including those from strategic partners and international emissaries. I provide project support for Edinburgh Global management and coordinate a number of committees, such as those that focus on higher education networks and joint projects.

Fiona Paterson

Finance Administrator

  • Business Unit
  • Edinburgh Global

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Availability

My main role involves financial support for the key services and projects across Edinburgh Global and Student Recruitment and Admissions. Occasionally, I also assist with incoming visits to the University and with reception cover.

Kasia Boissiere

Administrator

  • Business Unit
  • Edinburgh Global

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Availability

My role involves the organisation of visits in to the University for prospective students, offer holders and visiting groups. I am also in charge of visits out which includes creation of a weekly schedule, travel and car insurance booking and car bookings. I also assist with finance related queries from both Edinburgh Global and Student Recruitment and Admissions staff members.

Olga Krets

Administrative Assistant

  • Business Unit
  • Edinburgh Global

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Availability

I am temporarily assisting SRA department in the smooth operation of Unibuddy platform, Student Ambassador Recruitment process, training and payment, campus tours, and Student Ambassadors’ requests from the other departments within the University.

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