James Telfer

James Telfer is an experienced professional in student recruitment and outreach, currently serving as a Student Recruitment and Outreach Officer at the University of Nottingham since November 2023. With a strong background in educational outreach, Telfer worked as a Project Officer for the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Collaborative Outreach Programme at the University of Derby from November 2019 to February 2024, focusing on increasing higher education aspirations among learners in low-participation areas. Telfer has extensive outdoor instruction experience, having worked as an Outdoor Instructor for various companies across the UK and held roles that included Expedition Leader and Lecturer of Adventure Sports at Reaseheath College. Educational qualifications include a BA (Hons) in Outdoor Leadership from the University of Lancashire and a PGCE in Post-Compulsory Education from the University of Wolverhampton.