Ciara Newby

Ciara Newby has a diverse range of work experience spanning over 20 years. Currently, they serve as the Director of University Engagement, UK and Europe at Cialfo, where they focus on simplifying college and career counseling workflows. Ciara is also a member of the Executive Board at BUILA.

Prior to their current roles, Ciara worked at the University of Bath in various positions, including Head of International Recruitment (Undergraduate), Acting Head of International Recruitment (Undergraduate), and Recruitment Manager. Ciara also has experience as a Recruitment Officer (International) at the University of Birmingham and as an International Student Recruitment Manager at IQ Education Limited.

Ciara's experience extends beyond the education sector. Ciara previously held roles at the British International School of Chicago as an Assistant Head and Director of World Languages/Faculty Leader. Earlier in their career, they worked as a Foreign Languages Teacher at Barnwood Park High School for Girls and Normanton Freestone Business and Enterprise College. Additionally, Ciara has experience as a Communications Coordinator at Lexica Communications Ltd and as a British Council English Language Assistant.

Overall, Ciara Newby's work experience reflects their expertise in university engagement, recruitment, education leadership, and communication coordination.

Ciara Newby has a Bachelor of Arts (hons) degree in Spanish from the University of Leeds, which they obtained from 1997 to 2001. Ciara then pursued a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Modern Languages from Newcastle University from 2001 to 2002.

In 2003 to 2004, Ciara completed the Graduate Teacher Programme for language teacher training at St Bedes. Lanchester. Ciara furthered their education by obtaining a Post Graduate Diploma in Promoting Learning from the University of Gloucestershire from 2005 to 2006.

In 2019 to 2021, Ciara attended the Oxford College of Marketing, where they completed the CIM Level 6 Diploma in Professional Marketing. Currently, from 2021 to 2025, they are studying for a DBA (Doctor of Business Administration) in Higher Education Management at the University of Bath.

Additionally, in March 2021, Ciara became a CIM Affiliate Studying Member, obtaining the certification from CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing.