Launch your career in the food sector. Learn more about graduate careers, meet professionals working in the food sector and gain skills to improve your CV and interview technique.
Mentor List
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Arrival and registration |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Welcome and introduction to the day Craig Leadley, Head of Advanced Innovation, Campden BRI Tim McLachlan, Chief Executive, Institute of Food Science & Technology |
| 10:45 – 11:05 | Opportunities in the food sector Vicky Collett, Consultant Global Quality Manager, Pepsi Lipton |
| 11:05 – 11:40 | Interactive group exercise - session led by Tim McLachlan Small group activity focussing on job roles and skills |
| 11:40 – 12:00 | Break |
| 12:00 – 12:20 | Early career perspective Connor Bond, Graduate Scientist, Consulting Technology, Campden BRI |
| 12:20 – 12:35 | Standing out from the crowd - a recruitment perspective Beth Cook, Recruitment Partner, Campden BRI |
| 12:35 – 14:00 | Mentor’s lunch – see seperate table below |
| 14:00 – 15:15 | Tour of Campden BRI facilities* |
| 15:15 – 15:25 |
Introduction to IFST - including competitions, awards, events |
| 15:25 – 15:30 | Ongoing support and closing remarks Tim McLachlan - Chief Executive, Institute of Food Science and Technology |
*Tour of Campden BRI facilities
During your tour you will be split into groups of approximately 10. Within your designated groups you will have the opportunity to visit two of the following stations:
• Microscopy
• Pilot plants
• Imaging Analysis
• Sensory science
• Packaging testing
• GC/QTOF-MS (analytical chemistry)
(Prior to your tour you will be provided with a short health and safety briefing by a member of the Campden BRI team. Please pay attention to this briefing as it is essential that you comply with all the health and safety requirements of the site.)
A special thanks to the following mentors who have kindly agreed to host lunch on the following tables:
| Mentor | Table Subject |
| Table 1 - Vicky Collett Consultant Global Quality Manager Pepsi Lipton |
Working for a larger food organisation/manufacturer |
| Table 2 - Annitta Engel Technical, NPD and Training Consultancy Ocado |
Working in retail |
| Table 3 - Ian Schmid Managing Director Kanes Foods Ltd |
Working for a small/medium sized food organisation/manufacturer |
| Table 4 - Dean Roche Head of Supplier Quality Assurance Mitchells & Butlers |
Working in food services |
| Table 5 - Danny Bayliss New Technology Lead Campden BRI |
Working in research |
| Table 6 - Olivia Gittens Food Technologist M&S |
Working in retail |
