A Day in the Life

Curious about what a job is really like?

Our “A Day in the Life” series features interviews with professionals across a range of industries. Each story offers an honest insight into daily responsibilities, challenges, and the skills that make a difference in the workplace.

Click on a professionals' photo to read their story.

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Derek Jack - Senior Business Agility Lead
barbara campbell (2)
Barbara Campbell - Assistant Project Manager
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Victoria Russell - Founder & Director
laura mcfadden (1) (1)
Laura McFadden - Proposals & CSR Manager
sean harkins (1) (1)
Sean Harkins - Data Science & AI Lead
adam poole (1) (1)
Adam Poole - Head of Special Projects (Retired)
caitlin meldrum (1) (1)
Caitlin Meldrum - Audience & Communications Officer
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Heather Rattray - Head of Marketing & Operations
jordyn austin (1) (1)
Jordyn Austin - Activities & Volunteer Co-Ordinator
david mccolgan (1)
David McColgan - Head of British Heart Foundation Scotland
lee caffull (1) (1)
Lee Caffull - Head of School (Primary)
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Jock Scott - Workplace Mediator
hannah vuozzo (1) (1)
Hannah Vuozzo - Communications Manager
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Sue Pickett - Independant Therapist
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Teresa Cannon - HR Manager

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