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Meet the team
Our friendly team are based across the UK and work in close collaboration with schools and colleges to provide opportunities for students and support progression to higher education.
Contact usFred Binley
Head of UK Student Recruitment and Widening Participation
Pronouns: he/him
I’ve worked in admissions, student recruitment and widening participation roles at universities throughout the UK since 2005. As a former Lancaster student, it’s a real honour to lead our UK Student Recruitment team and enthuse the next generation of students to consider Lancaster University for their studies.
BMus Music, 2004, Lancaster University (Cartmel College)
Student Recruitment (North)
Jake Brown
Jake Brown, UK Student Recruitment Manager (North)
Pronouns: He/Him
Having been at Lancaster for over a decade, both studying as a student and then continuing to work at the University, I’m delighted I now get the chance to share my experiences and the opportunities Lancaster University provides with prospective students from across the country in the fantastic schools and colleges we work with.
BSc Hons Physical Geography, 2016, Lancaster University and Macquarie University
Nichola Mason
Student Recruitment Officer (North West: Lancashire and Cheshire)
Pronouns: she/her
I am responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with schools and colleges across Lancashire and Cheshire. An integral part of my role is working with young people offering advice and guidance on their progression pathways towards studying for a degree at university. Previously, I worked with school partnerships within Further Education and it was here I experienced how valuble accesible and supportive information/guidance is when suporting young people's progression beyond sixth form/college.
BA Hons Primary Education, 2008, University of Cumbria
Kirk Wadsworth
Student Recruitment Officer (North West: Lancashire and Greater Manchester)
I primarily look after schools and colleges in the North West regions of Lancashire and Greater Manchester. Previously I worked in boarding schools for over 10 years and liasied closely with teachers, students and parents putting me in a good position to offer advice and guidance on the university landscape and where Lancaster sits within UK university options. After serving 7 years in the Royal Engineers, I returned to education teaching PE in high school and was head of boarding before joining the team at Lancaster.
BA Hons Sport Science, 1998, Bangor University
Elle Zientek
Student Recruitment Officer (Yorkshire & Humber, North East)
Pronouns: she/her
I primarily act as the key contact for schools and colleges in the North East and Yorkshire & Humber regions. In this role I also deliver presentations and attend events such as HE Fairs to support students with their progression into higher education. I also have an additional role at the University, as a College Adviser for Lonsdale College, whereby I provide pastoral support to current Lancaster students during their time at the University.
BA Hons English Language & Linguistics, 2018, Lancaster University (The County College)
Callum Gough
Student Recruitment Officer
Pronouns: he/him
I support on and off campus events for schools and colleges, as well as assisting my colleagues in all regions developing captivating activities both in-person and virtually. Furthermore, I analyse various data to determine the effectiveness of our recruitment activity.
BA Hons Business with International Management, 2017, Northumbria University
George Johnson
Student Recruitment Assistant (Northern Ireland)
Pronouns: he/him
As a Student Recruitment Assistant, I travel up and down the UK to visit schools and discuss all things higher education, with presentations on everything from Student Finance to Personal Statements. I also attend UCAS fairs, as well as smaller fairs run by schools and colleges to give information on Lancaster’s courses and the student experience. As of 2023, I am the main contact for schools in Northern Ireland too, and I'm keen to set up more engagements in the coming year.
BSc Hons Psychology, 2021, Lancaster University (Furness College)
Henry Blackburn
Student Recruitment Assistant (Isle of Man)
Pronouns: he/him
My role is to help young people make the best decision for them. I work with the team to ensure prospective students make informed choices with their post-18 options. As well as this, I deliver workshops and presentations to many different audiences from students to carers mainly across the North to prepare people for university life, whether that be on Student Finance or choosing the right university or course for you. The role is varied and offers lots to be proud of.
BA Hons Drama, Theatre & Performance, 2022, Lancaster University (The County College)
Catherine Brabin
Student Recruitment Assistant
Pronouns: She/her
BA Hons Theatre and English Literature, 2022, Lancaster University (The County College)
Student Recruitment (Midlands & South)
Lyndsey Spiers
Lyndsey Spiers, UK Student Recruitment Manager (Midlands & South)
Pronouns: She/Her
I have worked for Lancaster University since 2017, initially within the events team managing our student ambassador programme and I am now delighted to be managing our student recruitment teams in the Midlands and South. I graduated with a Master's in Professional Practice and Senior Leadership at Lancaster in December 2021, focussing on long term approaches to student recruitment as part of my 60-credit-project and am looking forward to implementing these suggestions and growing our school engagement regionally.
BA Hons Event Management, 2008, University of Central Lancashire | MSc Professional Practice and Senior Leadership, 2021, Lancaster University
Emily Day
Student Recruitment Officer (Midlands)
Pronouns: she/her
I've worked in roles focused on student recruitment, widening participation and the education sector generally for over 13 years. Working alongside Claire, I am responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with schools and colleges across the Midlands. My role is to offer the best support, advice and guidance to students, teachers, advisers as well as parents and supporters across secondary and further education sectors, helping students to make the best choice for their next steps into higher education. I also serve in a voluntary capacity as the Vice-Chair for Training at HELOA.
BA Hons Business Management and Psycology, 2009, York St John University
Claire Owen
Student Recruitment Officer (Midlands)
Pronouns: she/her
As a Student Recruitment Officer in the Midlands, I’m keen to build meaningful relationships with schools and colleges to support students with their decision making and transition into higher education. I’ve worked as a Careers Adviser in schools and colleges for over 15 years and very much enjoy helping students to understand their post 16 and post 18 options, as well as understanding how to access and navigate careers and labour market information.
BA Hons Sociology with Social Policy, 2000, University of Warwick
Maria Clark
Student Recruitment Officer (London & South East)
Pronouns: she/her
Having recently graduated from Lancaster University, I’m the Student Recruitment Officer for London and the South East of England. In this role, I work with schools and colleges across these regions to attend HE fairs, deliver presentations and workshops. My goal is to inform and inspire students regarding their post-16 and post-18 options, and, as a Southerner myself, raise awareness around the benefits of studying in the North.
BA Hons English Literature, Creative Writing and Practice, 2023, Lancaster University
Emma Fallon
Student Recruitment Officer (London & South West)
Pronouns: she/her
I am responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with schools and colleges across London and the South West. An integral part of my role is building a rapport with young people, offering advice and guidance on their progression to Higher Education. I grew up in the South West, and have previous experience at another UK University travelling around the UK delivering talks, various workshops and attending UCAS and HE fairs.
BSc Hons Geography, 2022, University of Sussex
Postgraduate Recruitment
Jennifer Walker
Student Recruitment Officer (Postgraduate)
Pronouns: she/her
My role is to give advice and guidance to UK students who are thinking of studying at a postgraduate level. As well as providing information about course choice and funding, I am a disability specialist and am able to provide information on the financial and other support available to disabled students studying at all levels at Lancaster University.
BA Hons Media Production, 2003, University of Lincoln | Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Post-16), 2017, University of Central Lancashire
Widening Participation
Carla Lockwood
Widening Participation Manager
Pronouns: she/her
My role as involves working with my colleagues in the Widening Participation team to provide young people with opportunities to find out more about higher education and gain an insight into life at Lancaster University. I am passionate about enabling students to successfully progress to their chosen university and achieve their potential, irrespective of background or barriers.
Ele Dove
Widening Participation Officer (Realising Opportunities)
BSc Hons Forensic Anthropology, 2013, Liverpool John Moores University
Gareth Williams
Widening Participation Assistant
BA Hons History, 2016 and MA Hons History, 2017, Lancaster University (The County College)
International Student Recruitment
Chris Culling
Regional Officer (Europe and International Schools)
Pronouns: he/him
Prior to commencing my role at Lancaster, I have worked in Higher Education admissions and trained as a secondary science teacher. Now, alongside my role as Regional Officer for Europe I am responsible for initiating, maintaining, and developing relationships with international schools around the world. Through conferences, fairs, and school visits I work with agents and school counsellors to ensure that students are as well-informed as possible when considering Lancaster as an option for Higher Education study.
MBIOL Zoology, 2017, University of Leeds | PGCE in Secondary Science, 2021, Red Kite Teacher Training
Tom Malcolm
Regional Officer (UK International)
Pronouns: he/him
I work supporting international students in the UK with their applications to study our UG and PG programmes. After graduating from Lancaster, I worked as a teacher in Hong Kong and Laos, then returned to London running activity programmes for young people. Now I work for Lancaster from London where I visit schools and education fairs to provide information on admissions, personal statements, interview skills and more.
BSc Geography, 2012, Lancaster University (Grizedale College)