After graduating with a degree from Leeds Business School in 2005, Ashley Church spent the following decade working in commercial development roles across the private sector and within further education. Ashley’s experience in external engagement and industry collaboration led me to Buckinghamshire New University in 2018 to support the establishment of a new Degree Apprenticeship Hub.

 

As Head of Business Development, Ashley established relationships with multinational organisations and large public sector institutions to develop a significant number of training opportunities for apprentices.

In 2022 Ashley secured the role as Director of Academic Portfolio Development which enabled him to lead strategic expansion projects including the creation of a new School of Engineering and the Built Environment.