What if finding your next brilliant colleague was easier and quicker? That’s the question Jack Leyshon-Richards, Imperial’s new Head of Recruitment, is working towards. Jack joined Imperial in January 2025 with almost 10 years’ experience in HR, most recently working with King’s College London as Head of Recruitment.
Harassment Support Contacts (HSCs), Neurodiversity Champions (ND Champions), and Staff Supporters are colleagues from across the organisation who volunteer their time to support an inclusive workplace culture.
They are available for informal, confidential conversations on a range of topics and are available to all employees, including line managers.
Each volunteer group has its own network which provides opportunities to get to know colleagues from across Imperial.
To mark Women at Imperial Week, the co-Presidents of the Society for Women and Non-Binary Individuals in Physics shared the work they do to create inclusive spaces in the Department of Physics, how they are creating networking opportunities, and why it’s important to highlight underrepresentation in science.
Dr Semra Bakkaloglu is a research associate in the Department of Chemical Engineering. She will share insights into her work at the intersection of innovation, science, and impact at a Women in Sustainability Talk on Thursday 6 March – part of Sustainability Fortnight. Sign up for the event.