Jon Forbes

Jon Forbes is a seasoned professional in career management and employability education, currently serving as a Business Partner for Student Futures at Cardiff University since March 2023. Previously, from August 2015 to March 2023, Jon held the position of Careers Consultant Manager at Cardiff Metropolitan University, where significant achievements included modernizing the Careers Consultancy service, contributing to a notable increase in graduate-level outcomes, and managing a team to enhance student engagement. Jon’s background also includes project management of a career learning platform and extensive experience in recruitment and consultancy roles, including a position as Senior Recruitment Consultant at Hays and Procurement Consultant at Proxima Group. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Cardiff University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Career Management from Canterbury Christ Church University.