Laura Aherne
About Laura Aherne
Laura Aherne is a Technology Development Programme Specialist at Nationwide Building Society, where she has worked since 2018. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Sciences from the University of Exeter and has extensive experience in career development and IT programs.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Laura Aherne has served as a Technology Development Programme Specialist at Nationwide Building Society since 2018. In this role, she supports the Technology Development Programme, which encompasses IT industrial placements and degree apprenticeship schemes. Her work focuses on providing qualifications and development opportunities for individuals beginning their careers in IT. She has been instrumental in facilitating the growth and development of talent within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Laura Aherne earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Exercise and Sport Sciences from the University of Exeter, where she studied from 2004 to 2007. Prior to this, she completed a BTEC National Diploma in Sport Science at Swansea College from 2001 to 2003. Her educational background has contributed to her expertise in program development and coordination within the technology sector.
Career Background
Before joining Nationwide Building Society, Laura Aherne held several positions in educational and program coordination roles. She worked as a Career Ready Co-ordinator at Cirencester College from 2014 to 2018. Additionally, she served as a B-Proact1v Fieldworker at the University of Bristol for one year and as an AP3T Team Support at the University of Bath for two months. Earlier in her career, she was a Reports Co-ordinating Supervisor at Ofsted from 2008 to 2010 and a Programme Assistant at Serco from 2010 to 2012.
Professional Development Initiatives
In her current role at Nationwide Building Society, Laura Aherne has been involved in initiatives aimed at enhancing professional development for individuals entering the IT field. Through the Technology Development Programme, she has contributed to the establishment of pathways for IT industrial placements and degree apprenticeships, thereby supporting the growth of skills and competencies in the technology workforce.