Simon is the Senior Employability & Career Planning Manager at the Wembley Campus, with a background in sports journalism and education. Simon left his career as a national sports reporter to move into lecturing in sports journalism, joining UCFB in 2016. Since 2018 he has headed up the employability team in London, overseeing the range of activities and opportunities designed to help students reach their career goals. Away from UCFB, Simon is a fan of sport (including US sport) and film, supporting Cardiff City and the San Diego Padres.