Meet the team
Get in touch
For general enquiries about working with us, please contact Jade Whittaker:
Telephone: 01642 738183
Email:
j.whittaker@tees.ac.uk
To discuss a specific subject or event, please use the contact list below.
Vickie Allport
Areas: Science, Engineering, Design
- Recruitment Assistant (School of Science, Engineering & Design)
- 01642 738579
- v.allport@tees.ac.uk
Vickie graduated with a degree in crime scene science from Teesside University in 2012 and a master’s in forensic science in 2016. Before her present role as Recruitment Assistant, Vickie worked in various posts across the University and Students’ Union.
She knows the University inside out and has useful and recent knowledge of what it’s like to be a student here.
Vickie is responsible for activities for the School of Science, Engineering & Design. Get in touch to organise a visit to campus for your group, or for our staff to come to you to deliver a session in a science, engineering or design subject area.
Ami Becker
Areas: Computer animation, computer games, computing and web, Media and communications, The arts
- Recruitment Assistant (School of Computing, Media & the Arts)
- 01642 342962
- a.becker@tees.ac.uk
Ami is the Recruitment Assistant for the School of Computing & Digital Technologies, and the MIMA School of Fine Art. She graduated from Teesside University with BA (Hons) in 2014, and with a master’s in cultural history in 2017, specialising in local history
Ami has previously worked for Middlesbrough Museums and Middlesbrough Football Club (she loves Teesside)!
Ami is the point of contact for teachers and advisers in the fields of computing, games animation visual effects, media, music and journalism, and the arts. If you’d like to find out how we can work with your school or college in any of these areas, give Ami a shout – she’ll be happy to help.
Matthew Greco
Areas: Postgraduate, specialist groups
- Recruitment Co-ordinator (Postgraduate)
- 01642 738226
- m.greco@tees.ac.uk
Matt graduated from university in 2006 with a master’s in marketing management. He has more than 12 years’ experience in undergraduate and postgraduate roles.
Matt is responsible for the co-ordination of pre-application events to support under-represented groups in higher education. He is here to help young people - and the professionals who support them - to make informed and enjoyable transitions to university.
Drop Matt a line if you think he can assist you or the young people you support.
Lee Musson
- Recruitment Assistant
- 01642 738483
- l.musson@tees.ac.uk
Lee has worked at Teesside University since graduating in 2010. He has held a number of student-focused roles in recruitment, employability and international mobility.
Lee is eager to hear from you about how we can support you with inspirational and informative activities for your students studying social sciences, humanities or law.
Kate Nelson
- Recruitment Assistant (National)
- 01642 342592
- k.nelson@tees.ac.uk
Kate has worked at Teesside University for 18 years, starting in admissions in what was previously known as the School of Science & Technology. This was followed by a move to student recruitment as a Recruitment Assistant for the School of Social Sciences & Law.
Kate has recently taken on a new role in student recruitment with a view to building relationships with colleges from outside the North East and North Yorkshire.
Amy Thompson
Areas: Nursing, midwifery and nursing, Sport and exercise
- Recruitment Assistant (School of Health & Social Care)
- 01642 738232
- a.thompson@tees.ac.uk
Amy works closely with the School of Health & Social Care as a recruitment assistant. Having worked in the sector since 2004, she has a wealth of expertise in student recruitment and widening participation.
In her previous role, Amy was responsible for the Year 10 higher education summer school. She has considerable experience with pre- and post-16 students.
Please contact Amy for advice and guidance on any of our health courses or to arrange a visit to campus for hands-on sessions, facilities tours and activities.
Cheryl Walker
Areas: Business, Accounting, Marketing and enterprise
- Recruitment Assistant (Teesside University Business School)
- 01642 384271
- cheryl.walker@tees.ac.uk
Cheryl graduated from university in 2009 with a degree in criminology. She later worked in marketing and recruitment in the School of Health & Social Care before joining the student recruitment team.
Cheryl is responsible for organising and co-ordinating activities for Teesside University Business School and is the main point of contact for teachers and advisers on business, marketing, accounting and enterprise. Please get in touch if you would to find out more, Cheryl will be happy to help.
Jade Whittaker
Areas: Activities on our campus and yours, CPD opportunities, Year 12 Summer School, Passport
- Recruitment Co-ordinator
- 01642 738183
- j.whittaker@tees.ac.uk
Jade is the main point of contact for all colleges based in the North East and North Yorkshire. She graduated with a fine art degree in 2014, and has since worked in a variety of admissions and student recruitment roles.
Jade is responsible for the organisation of our Year 12 residential summer school and the Supporting Progression Conference.
Contact Jade if you would like Teesside University to attend or support your HE fairs, progression and careers events.
Angela Wood
Areas: Student ambassadors, Pre-16
- Recruitment Assistant (Student Ambassadors)
- 01642 384273
- angela.wood@tees.ac.uk
Angela is the main point of contact for the University’s student ambassadors. She is responsible for the overall co-ordination, recruitment, selection, training and management of more than 120 student ambassadors.
She is a great person to contact if you’re interested in our ambassadors working with your students.
Angela is also the main contact for all pre-16 activity and liaises with primary and secondary schools across the Tees Valley, County Durham, North Yorkshire and Tyne and Wear, working with teachers and pupils from Year 5 - 11.
