Gavin Spoors

An adaptable and versatile individual with experience across education, creative and hospitality sectors.

SELECTION OF EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Student Recruitment Manager at University Campus of Esports (2026-06 – Present)

• Overseeing and managing recruitment, marketing, and admissions departments.
• Developing and leading internal and external events for prospective students and teaching staff.
• Liaising directly with the Dean and Executive Chair to propose and implement recruitment strategies.

Writer - Indie Game ‘Brewess’

Fairer Games January 2023-April 2023 / March 2025-present

Developing narrative, dialogue, and branching narrative systems for an indie title in development: Brewess.

Lead the development of a story-focused demo used at events and for pitching.

Collaborating with the creative team by making high-level decisions and editing their writing.

Editor-in-Chief / Freelance Writer - Journalism

FILMHOUNDS Magazine / Various November 2019-present

As EIC, managing writers, editors, PR relationships and coverage output.

Researching and writing reviews, articles, and interviews.

Published work with Metro UK, FILMHOUNDS Magazine, Mediaversity, and more.

Covered international film festivals, red-carpet premieres, and junket interviews.

Schools and Colleges Engagement Officer at Norwich University of the Arts (2023-04 – 2026-06)

• Delivered practical workshops, presentations, and events to promote the university and creative career pathways across targeted regions.
• Worked with prospective students, as well as other institutions and industry professionals.
• Utilised data toolsets to develop strategies and key relationships.

Higher Education Champion — Art, Design & Media at Norwich University of the Arts (2021-10 – 2022-05)

• Supported young people as part of a Uni Connect programme.
• Planned and delivered talks and workshops to key schools and colleges.
• Successfully produced and delivered multi-week clubs and programmes.
• Handled and uploaded sensitive data according to GDPR standards.

Outreach Officer at Norwich University of the Arts (2019-11 – 2021-10)

• Supported Higher Education Champions with administrative assistance and activity delivery.
• Developed workshops and presentations for delivery to key contacts.
• Assisted the wider recruitment team at Open Days, recruitment fairs, and other events.

MA in Moving Image and Sound – Norwich University of the Arts (2018-09)

BA in Film and Moving Image Production – Norwich University of the Arts (2016-06)