Laura Carrington
About Laura Carrington
Laura Carrington serves as the Engagement Lead for UK Apprenticeships, a position she has held since 2020. She has a diverse background in project and program management, as well as experience in e-commerce and brand management.
Current Role as Engagement Lead - UK Apprenticeships
Laura Carrington has been serving as the Engagement Lead for UK Apprenticeships since 2020. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing strategies to enhance engagement with apprentices and stakeholders. Her responsibilities include promoting apprenticeship programs and fostering relationships with educational institutions and employers. This position allows her to leverage her extensive experience in program management and project management to drive the success of apprenticeship initiatives.
Previous Experience at UBS and Other Roles
Prior to her current role, Laura held several positions that contributed to her expertise in program and project management. She worked as a Program Manager for UBS Scholar from 2018 to 2020, where she managed scholarship programs. Additionally, she served as a Project Manager for the UK Apprenticeship Levy from 2017 to 2018. Her earlier experience includes a role as an E-Commerce Account Manager at Ocado from 2014 to 2015 and as a Global Assistant Brand Manager for Skip/Coral from 2015 to 2016.
Educational Background
Laura Carrington completed her A Levels at Saffron Walden County High, achieving grades of A in Economics, Geography, and French from 2006 to 2008. She then pursued higher education at the University of St. Andrews, where she earned a MA in Economics and Geography with a 2:1 classification from 2009 to 2013. Following this, she obtained a PGCE in Secondary Education from the UCL Institute of Education from 2016 to 2017, which equipped her with teaching qualifications.
Experience in Unilever Future Leaders Programme
Laura participated in the Unilever Future Leaders Programme from 2013 to 2015. This program is designed to develop future leaders within the company through a combination of practical experience and training. Her involvement in this program provided her with valuable insights into brand management and leadership, which she later applied in her roles at various organizations.