FBMH PS Development Network
Welcome to the FBMH PS Development Network!
Run by a passionate team of organizers, our network is designed to bring together Professional Services (PS) colleagues from across the Faculty. Our aim is to create a collaborative and supportive community where colleagues can:
- share their expertise,
- meet new colleagues and widen their contacts,
- tackle challenges,
- drive personal and professional growth
We are committed to listening and addressing the development needs of FBMH PS colleagues, working to improve current opportunities and resources. Please get in contact with us if you have any suggestions regarding future sessions via email.
Our network fosters connections, providing a platform to meet new colleagues, expand contacts, and share valuable insights. We also want to share information that is relevant to all PS.
We host regular informal meetups, both in person and virtually, offering opportunities to network, discuss work challenges, and engage in bite-sized training and development activities.
Join us in building a stronger, more connected PS community in FBMH!
Our events
Book a place on one of our events or suggest one of your own
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Share your expertise
Check out our skills database, add skills of your own and connect with other Faculty PS staff
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Get in touch
Please email us if you have any questions about the network or would like to join the organising committee and be a FBMH PS Development Network Representative.
You can also follow us on Twitter.
Meet the FBMH PS Development Network Representatives
The events and activities are organised by small group of PS staff from across the Faculty. You can find out more about us below:
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Jane Crosbie
Jane began her career at the University in 2014 and currently works as the MAHSC Education and Training Coordinator. In this role she is responsible for overseeing the Integrated Clinical Academic Training (ICAT) programme, Health Innovation Manchester (HInM) and Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) education and training. Jane is keen to encourage staff to meet new people and learn from the training events available.
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Sam Franklin, Social Responsibility Project Officer
In her current role, Sam drives the strategic development of the Social Responsibility agenda with a particular focus on Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE). This includes managing multiple complex projects and organising events. Sam also line manages the SR graduate intern and Environmental Sustainability Officer. Sam started her career as secretary to the Dean of MHS in 2013 and has held several roles within the Faculty since then. Sam is passionate about the personal/professional development of colleagues and the streamlining of ways of working. She is eager to expand the network and input into the wider PS agenda.
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Kate Lees, Senior Administrator, SBS
In her current role, Kate oversees the fixed-term contract process of Divisional research staff, which includes processing staff contract extensions, as well as supporting the Graduate Teaching Assistant allocation. She also line manages two administrators. Kate started her career as a receptionist in 2004, before gaining secretarial experience at the University. In 2022, Kate was promoted to the role of Senior Administrator and in 2024 enrolled on the Level 5 Leadership and Management Apprenticeship Programme. Kate is passionate about improving processes and sharing expertise and ideas for improvement in order to streamline processes. She is eager to use her 20+ years of PS experience to continue this, whilst sharing best practices and meeting new colleagues along the way!
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Sayema Khan, Research Project Officer
In her current role, Sayema oversees several multi-million research projects focussed on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. She started her career as a Research Technician, working across various groups for over 10 years. Recently she completed her PhD while working as a member of PS staff, before transitioning into Research Project Management. Sayema is passionate about fostering connectivity and increasing the profile of PS staff and is deeply committed to promoting inclusivity and accessibility. She is eager to leverage her several years of experience to build and strengthen the network and enable organisation of career workshops specifically for PS staff.
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Sophie Downes, Senior Administrator
Sophie began her career at the University as a Business Administration Apprentice and, over the last 10 years, has gained extensive experience across various professional service teams. She is dedicated to continuously improving processes, including those for Graduate Teaching Assistants and visitors, while also championing better housekeeping within University buildings to create a more efficient and welcoming environment for staff and students. Passionate about fostering collaboration and innovation, Sophie joined the PS Network committee to help strengthen connections across teams. She believes that by enhancing networking channels, professional services staff can work more effectively together, shaping a brighter and more connected future for all.
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