Tim has a wealth of experience and understanding of the Higher Education sector from both a quality assurance and strategic development perspective. As the Director of Quality, Access and Participation, Tim’s role is to make sure that all learners have an equal opportunity to be successful regardless of their background. This involves working with stakeholders externally and across the university to help identify potential risks to this equality of opportunity and to identify, and fund, targeted intervention strategies.
Oliver has worked for over ten years in Higher Education and is a keen advocate for education and creative innovation. He has worked with hundreds of schools and colleges across the country to best support their pupils. Previously a freelance videographer (and still enthusiastic photographer), Oliver holds a PgCert in Career Guidance and is a qualified professional coach. Oliver also provides educational consultancy to sector firms, has received several sector national awards, and contributed towards a published Careers book.
In his free time, Oliver likes to play padel and tennis as well as he has a heart for travelling the world to experience new cultures and environments. He also enjoys hiking and taking a young and lively Shih Tzu on long walks (developing his inner ‘mountain dog’!).
Maya joined Arden University in 2023 as an Outreach Officer with the role of raising attainment in schools and communities through removing traditional barriers to accessing Higher Education. Prior to starting at Arden, Maya achieved a first-class honours degree after studying in Sheffield for three years where she gained skills and knowledge of working holistically with young people from different backgrounds within an educational setting.
Outside of work, Maya enjoys travelling, socialising with friends and spending time with animals.
Owen Hinkson is an Outreach Officer for Arden University, overseeing outreach and engagement on behalf of the University with schools and community groups, within the London and West Midlands region.
He has varied experience within the outreach and relationship development sector, incorporating his passion for communication, presentation delivery and problem-solving into his daily work.
In his spare time, Owen likes to go to the gym, train in Muay Thai, enjoys singing and attending music/poetry jams. Oftentimes, you’ll find him participating in the odd Open Mic night or two.