Kitty Burch

First-class Sociology graduate from the University of Nottingham (2026) with administrative, coordination and research experience gained across charity, community and customer-facing settings. I am a motivated and reflective individual with a strong interest in social issues and research, having worked directly with refugees, children and other vulnerable groups, and I'm keen to bring this to a role supporting children, young people and adults across community services. Comfortable managing my own workload independently in fast-paced environments, I combine strong organisational and numeracy skills with confident written and verbal communication, and a track record of maintaining accurate records and handling sensitive information with tact and discretion.

Approachable, flexible and a proactive team player, I'm now looking to bring these skills to a varied administrative role.

RESEARCH INTERN at Anglia Ruskin University (2026-03 – Present)

A member of the UK team participating in a multi-country European project with €1.3 million in funding, focused on creating a research framework to assist students with caring responsibilities.

• Supporting participant recruitment for dyadic qualitative interviews across Wales and Northern Ireland for a study examining the lived experiences of university students who are carers, balancing academic workload and caring responsibilities.
• Assisting with data analysis, including transcribing and coding interview data and contributing to written reporting of research findings.

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE at PraxisCollab CIC (2026-02 – 2026-06)

• Produced quantitative data for an evaluative report on supporting modern slavery and human trafficking victims, helping build the evidence base used for monitoring and reporting to funders.
• Organised and maintained spreadsheets to record and present data clearly and accurately.
• Liaised with external stakeholders, building working relationships to support the project's aims.
• Handled sensitive and confidential information responsibly, in line with data protection and safeguarding practice.

RESEARCH INTERN at PraxisCollab CIC (2025-02 – Present)

• Contributed to successful funding bids by researching and gathering evidence on topics such as mental health and social deprivation.
• Formatted documents and spreadsheets in Word and Excel to a professional standard, improving the accuracy and presentation of submissions and records.
• Took part in regular project meetings, contributing ideas to support ongoing improvements to processes.

PLACEMENT AND VOLUNTEER ROLE at Refugee Roots (2024-09 – Present)

• Communicated regularly with refugees, asylum seekers and people from a wide range of cultural backgrounds, adapting my approach to support them sensitively and maintain a safe, respectful environment.
• Maintained accurate participant records, including registrations and attendance, to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of sessions.
• Planned and delivered lessons and employability/wellness sessions, drawing on patience, tact and discretion when supporting people through sensitive personal circumstances.
• Helped redesign the volunteer training programme, coordinating updates to improve the support offered to new volunteers.

GROUP LEADER AND ACTIVITY LEADER at Barracudas Day Camp (2025-06 – 2025-08)

• Followed safeguarding policies and maintained appropriate professional boundaries while supervising children aged 7–9, checking in regularly to ensure their welfare and safety.
• Managed a full daily activity programme independently in a fast-paced environment, adapting sessions to individual needs and responding calmly to unexpected issues.
• Worked closely as part of a large team to maintain morale and a consistent standard of care across the camp.
• Provided First Aid to children when needed; hold current Emergency First Aid at Work and Full Paediatric First Aid certificates.

FRONT OF HOUSE & BARTENDER at Mercado Central (2022-08 – 2026-01)

• Handled cash and card payments accurately as part of daily service, alongside managing bookings and resolving customer queries.
• Trained and supported new staff, helping them build confidence and composure in a fast-paced environment.
• Delivered friendly, approachable service to a wide range of customers, adapting my communication to language barriers and individual needs.

FRONT OF HOUSE at The Sea Tree (2021-06 – 2022-07)

• Managed bookings, seating and payments, maintaining accuracy during busy periods.
• Trained new staff in POS systems, customer service and hospitality standards.
• Built strong, trust-based relationships with customers and the local community.

BA (HONS) in Sociology – University of Nottingham (2023 – 2026)

A-LEVELS in Psychology, Government and Politics, Sociology – Hills Road Sixth Form College (2023)