Amanda Lund
About Amanda Lund
Amanda Lund serves as the Head of Professional Services at the Bayes Centre, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in university administration, having held various roles at the University of Edinburgh and the City of Edinburgh Council.
Work at Bayes Centre
Amanda Lund has served as the Head of Professional Services at the Bayes Centre since 2021. In this role, she coordinates a team of experts in facilities, communications, events, and administration to deliver cohesive services. She manages the financial aspects of both project-specific and core funded operational budgets, ensuring efficient resource allocation. Amanda is also responsible for supporting the strategic ambitions of the Bayes Centre and the wider University of Edinburgh.
Previous Roles at University of Edinburgh
Amanda Lund has held several positions at the University of Edinburgh. She worked as the Deputy Head of Undergraduate Admissions from 2018 to 2019 and as a Student Recruitment and Conversion Officer for five months in 2018. Additionally, she served as the Deputy Director of Professional Services (Maternity cover) at Moray House School of Education from 2019 to 2020. Her role as Special Projects Manager at the School of Informatics lasted for seven months in 2020 to 2021.
Experience with City of Edinburgh Council
Amanda Lund has experience working with the City of Edinburgh Council in various capacities. She was a Business Officer from 2011 to 2012, a Business Assistant in 2010, and a Support Assistant for two months in 2010. Her roles involved supporting various administrative functions within the council.
Education and Qualifications
Amanda Lund studied at Nottingham Trent University, where she earned a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Administration, Management, and Leadership from 2015 to 2017. She also holds a Master of Arts (MA) in Geography with Environmental Studies from the University of Edinburgh, which she completed from 2006 to 2010.
Mentorship Role at AUA
Since 2019, Amanda Lund has been serving as a Mentor at the Association of University Administrators (AUA). In this role, she provides guidance and support to individuals in the field of university administration, leveraging her extensive experience in higher education.