Samantha Carless

Work Based Education Officer

Health, Education, Policing and Sciences

I have a background in teaching and learning. Initially, I started working for a Work-based Training Provider in the private sector delivering Apprenticeships in Hospitality, Management and Business Administration from levels 2 to 5, as well as delivering Functional Skills in Maths, English and ICT to Level 2.

I then progressed into support and training for the other Regional Trainers in the company and had a short time as a Training Manager to cover maternity leave.

Prior to joining Staffordshire University, I worked in the Organisational Development Team at the University of Wolverhampton delivering all the staff training in management, customer service and communication as well as supporting with any other developmental needs. I was also responsible for designing and delivering their Apprenticeship Development Days.

Academic qualifications

  • Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
  • Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector
  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training
  • Level 4 ILM Certificate in Leadership and Management 
for Career Prospects

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2025

for Social Inclusion

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

for First Generation Students

The Mail University Guide 2026

in the UK for Games Education

Rookies Games Design and Development 2023, 2025 & TIGA Best Games Intuition 2024, 2025

of Research is “Internationally Excellent” or “World Leading”

Research Excellence Framework 2021

of Research Impact is ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Very Considerable’

Research Excellence Framework 2021