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Ms Kelly Grounds

Job: Lecturer in Work-Based Learning and Development

School/department: School of Leadership, Management and Marketing

Address: ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ, The Gateway, Leicester, LE1 9BH

T: 0116 2506433

E: kelly.grounds@dmu.ac.uk

 

Personal profile

Kelly joined ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ in 2014 working in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences where she managed the mandatory nursing placements. Since 2018, she has enjoyed working with students on the MBA (Global) to source and write business research projects and has been a strong advocate and champion of student employability.

Kelly is passionate about work-based learning and enhancing the student experience. Throughout her academic and professional journey, she has witnessed the transformative power of experiential learning. Her background in placements and business research projects has provided a strong foundation and expertise in bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.

Since March 2024, Kelly has been working as a Lecturer in Work-Based Learning and Development and is responsible for guiding and assessing Senior Leaders on their Level 7 Apprenticeship (Business Administration)

Research interests/expertise

  • Women in Leadership
  • Work-Based Learning
  • Leadership and Management

Areas of teaching

  • Work-Based Learning and Development
  • Professional Development Programmes
  • Apprenticeships in Leadership and Management

Qualifications

  • BA (Hons) European Studies with Spanish
  • CMI Level 6 in Leadership and Management
  • MBA (Global)

²ÝÁñÊÓƵ taught

Senior Leaders Apprenticeship Level 7 (SLA)

Honours and awards

  • Leicester Castle Business School: (2021-22) TaLEnt Oscars: Outstanding Careers Support for Students
  • Leicester Castle Business School: (2020-2021) School Prize, Programme Team of the Year 

Membership of professional associations and societies

  • Work Based and Placement Learning Association (ASET)
  • Advance HE

Professional licences and certificates

Leadership Foundation for HE: Aurora Women in Leadership Programme

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