Last week we welcomed Robin Bury to team Switch as our new Corporate Partnerships Manager joining our Partnerships team. Robin is one of four new members of staff we welcomed this month, so look out for their introductions. Find out more about Robin below.
Tell us a bit about yourself?
I’m Robin, born in Somerset the family moved to London when I was 5. In 2018 I returned to London after a 20 year stint living in Sydney, Australia, with my partner and two children, the oldest of which was 5 too. We live in Hornsey, N8 and this is my first adventure in the charity sector.
Where did you work before The Switch?
My career has mostly been spent in media sales, working across TV, radio, magazines and digital. Most recently I worked in construction in a business development role, which was a departure and an interesting and steep learning curve.
What are you looking forward to working at The Switch?
Being a parent of two school age children makes me realise the importance of a level playing field and a meritocracy for all school leavers regardless of their postcode or background. Everyone wants the best for their child. To play a part in achieving this and seeing young people realise their potential will be incredibly rewarding.
Any hobbies?
I love film and try to visit my local cinema every week, I also do love a Wittertainment podcast, hello to Jason. I’m an F1 fan but the eldest child is trying to re-engage my support of Spurs, as he lives and breathes football.
What is one thing you have learnt over this very strange time?
The Covid era, that nobody is calling it, yet, has taught me the importance of family, parents and siblings as much as my own and having them close. As borders close and isolation is now a thing, we can’t predict our futures so keeping family close is critical. Also, who knew supermarket shopping could be so therapeutic? When it was the only retail therapy available it became the highlight of the day/week, not the lowlight.
Posted March 10, 2023
This month we welcomed Asad Jamil to team Switch as our new Alumni Project Coordinator in our Secondary Team. Asad joins at a crucial time for our Alumni project as we recently launched our Alumni Portal. Asad joins us as part of the Jack Petchey Internship Programme with 30 other interns from different youth organisations […]
Posted November 28, 2022
Here at The Switch we love reading the letters between our Writing Partners. This month we featured a wonderful letter one of our volunteers received from their partner at St Mary and St Michael Catholic Primary School in our newsletter, Heads Up. The pupil’s letter also included a chapter of the pupil’s story about a […]
Posted October 19, 2022
This month we welcomed Claire Latham to team Switch as our new Administrator in our Primary Team. Find out more about Claire below. Tell us a bit about yourself? I’m returning to work after a career break spent looking after my little boy who is nearly 4 but most of my career has been spent […]
