In September 2023, the Surrey Careers Hub transitioned to sit directly within Surrey County Council, creating a unified service across the county.
This exciting move allows all schools, colleges, special schools, and alternative provisions in Surrey to collectively participate in a single county-wide Careers Hub for the first time.
As one of the 44 Careers Hubs across England, the Surrey Careers Hub works with 95 schools and colleges to deliver consistent, high-quality careers programmes aligned with the Gatsby Benchmarks.
The Surrey Careers Hub helps to:
- improve careers education
- ensure a consistent and high-quality careers programme for all young people
- enable schools and colleges to access careers training and support
- make it easier for schools and colleges to prepare young people for their best next steps
Our dedicated team partners with The Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC), England's national body for careers education, to support schools and colleges in delivering modern, 21st-century careers education.
With a growing network of over 4,500 schools and colleges and more than 4,500 Enterprise Advisers, the CEC Careers Hubs work with secondary schools, colleges and employers to improve careers education and secure better outcomes for young people.
Meet the Surrey Careers Hub team
Name: Sarah Randall
Email: sarah.randall@surreycc.gov.uk
What should we know about you?
With over 20 years of experience in local and regional government spanning employment and skills, business support, corporate strategy, and economic growth, Sarah began her career advising large, global corporations on emerging markets, before moving to strategic partnership and programme design and implementation roles in local government.
Sarah has also held a range of non-executive positions including for a housing society and an awarding body. She currently oversees Surrey’s Growth Hub and Careers Hub programmes, aiming to maximise the impact and value of both services.
Before growing up, what did you want to be?
My initial goal of being Peter Pan proved to be impractical. I then aspired to be a forensic scientist, although I didn't know how to go about it. I'm still not sure what I want to be when I grow up, but I love the variety of local government and am a firm supporter of squiggly careers.
Name: Tracey Haigh
Email: tracey.haigh@surreycc.gov.uk
What should we know about you?
Having previously been a Careers Leader, I love meeting the Careers Leaders in my new caseload. I bring all stakeholders together to improve outcomes for the young people who often get left behind, helping to create a community of inclusion!
Before growing up, what did you want to be?
I thought about being a nurse, but after work experience at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham on the renal failure ward, I realised I didn't want to be a nurse at all! I actually wanted to work with children with learning difficulties / physical disabilities.
Name: Nina Johal
Role: Enterprise Coordinator
Region: East Surrey - including Reigate & Banstead, Mole Valley, Tandridge and Epsom & Ewell
Email: nina.johal@surreycc.gov.uk
What should we know about you?
I’ve worked with schools, colleges and training providers to overcome the challenges and barriers our young people face in accessing opportunities into the world of work. I'm passionate about linking employers to the education system embedding work experience opportunities to empower young people, especially our underserved cohort helping them make informed choices for their future.
Before growing up, what did you want to be?
I wanted to be an engineer and work for my dad’s business. Unfortunately, women in engineering was not an option. So, I’m glad I can advocate for their voices!
Take a look at the latest events and news for East Surrey.
Name: Georgia Edwards
Role: Enterprise Coordinator
Region: South West Surrey - including Guildford, South West Surrey, Woking
Email: georgia.spiteri@surreycc.gov.uk
What should we know about you?
Employers can become great role models for young people, enabling them to think: if they can do it, so can I! Meeting a range of diverse employers encourages young people to expand their ambitions; this is especially important for students who don't have their own networks. I love being part of making this happen.
Before growing up, what did you want to be?
At school, I was voted most likely to be Prime Minister. It's safe to say I enjoy careers far more than politics!
Take a look at the latest events and news for South West Surrey.
Name: Rosie Roberts
Role: Enterprise Coordinator
Region: North Surrey - including Esher & Walton, Runnymede & Weybridge, Spelthorne and Surrey Heath
Email: rosie.roberts@surreycc.gov.uk
What should we know about you?
Work experience was valuable to me; it taught me so much and brought me out of my comfort zone. It sparked my ambitions, giving me insight into an industry I was interested in. I believe that every young person should have the opportunity to experience the world of work, to help them make decisions.
Before growing up, what did you want to be?
Cabin Crew, but unfortunately, my ears don't pressurise well during landing, so that would have been a painful job (literally!)
Take a look at the latest events and news for North Surrey.
Name: Owais Ahmed Memon
Role: Enterprise Coordinator
Email: owais.ahmed@surreycc.gov.uk
What should we know about you?
With a background in marketing, project delivery, and stakeholder engagement, I bring a strategic and people-focused approach to connecting education with enterprise.
Before growing up, what did you want to be?
Once set on becoming a cricketer, I’ve found my true impact lies in helping others reach their potential by creating collaborative opportunities that support Surrey’s economic growth and talent pipeline.
Get Involved with the Surrey Careers Hub
For volunteering opportunities take a look at our Employers and Volunteers page or contact the team directly at careers.hub@surreycc.gov.uk