Ben Taylor

Graduated Business & Management student, achieving a 2:1 (68.2%) from the University of Gloucestershire. I am commercially aware, highly organised and very interested in the energy industry. With a natural ability to build trust with people quickly and a drive to deliver results in a target-focused environment.

I am seeking an entry level shift trader job where I can combine my academic grounding in business, finance and marketing with a genuine commitment to building a long-term career in the energy market.

Sports Centre Assistant at University Gym (2025-06 – 2026-07)

• Solely responsible for managing the gym during most shifts, overseeing daily operations including equipment checks, health & safety compliance, and facility security without supervision.
• Serve as the only qualified first aider on site during shifts (aside from security), responding calmly and effectively to incidents and prioritising the wellbeing of members at all times.
• Delivered front-line membership sales, building strong rapport with a high volume of clients daily - the gym has doubled its clientele since I joined.
• Handled cash, opening and closing procedures and operational checklists independently, demonstrating the reliability and attention to detail expected in a client-facing role.
• Resolved customer complaints professionally under pressure, maintaining service standards and protecting the gym's reputation.
• Collaborated with management to continually improve day-to-day operations, showing initiative and a proactive approach to performance.

Student Course Representative at University of Gloucestershire (2024-01 – 2026-12)

• Acted as the primary liaison between the student body and academic leadership, regularly presenting feedback and recommendations with clarity and professionalism.
• Influenced course outcomes through persuasion and stakeholder management, achieving tangible improvements without formal authority.
• Sustained this elected role for three consecutive years, demonstrating dependability and a genuine commitment to driving improvement.

Capstone Dissertation at University of Gloucestershire (2025-01 – 2026-12)

The Impact of AI Writing Tools on Training & Assessment Integrity in the UK Fire Service

• Designed and executed an independent qualitative research project end-to-end - interviewing professionals across multiple role groups at Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue Service and producing structured, evidence-based policy recommendations for the organisation.
• Managed a complex, long-form project independently over an extended period, maintaining quality and meeting deadlines throughout.
• Demonstrated strong written communication and analytical thinking, producing a professional-standard report with original contributions to an emerging area of governance.

BA (Hons) in Business & Management – University of Gloucestershire (2023-01 – 2026-12)

A-Levels in Sociology, Law & Psychology – Great Western Academy (2021-01 – 2023-12)

GCSEs – Cirencester Kingshill School (2016-01 – 2021-12)