“When looking at universities, BCU’s Business Management course stood out to me the most. It had a good mix of hard skills but also leadership theory which really interested me. BCU is also close to where I live, so I could stay at home whilst studying. 

“The lecturers were so knowledgeable and experienced, and they really put time and effort into making the course engaging. The university itself was a great environment to learn. Everything I needed felt accessible and added to my overall experience massively. 

“After graduating, I got onto the Impact Local Government graduate scheme where I spent two years in the West Midlands Combined Authority Housing, Property and Regeneration directorate.  

“After two years, I secured a role as a Programme Support Officer, focused on Strategic Partnerships and Business Development. I’ve been at the WMCA for three and a half years now, time really does fly by! 

“The theory of Business Management plays a big role in how I manage processes and stakeholder relationships, as well as projects which include researching, analysing data and writing reports. 

“In my role, I love learning about the housing sector. There are so many different aspects to the role, which means that I feel like I learn something new every day, which helps to keep it fresh and interesting.  

“Winning the Greater Birmingham Young Professional of the Year award for Construction, Property and Engineering is by far my proudest achievement to date.  

“Working at the WMCA, you become an advocate for the region as you get to see the best of the innovation, history, heritage, creativity, and the excellence that is created and nurtured here. But you wouldn’t have any of that without the people of the West Midlands, they’re the best bit.”