African Caribbean Society: Sponsorship and Careers Officer

I’m standing for ACS Sponsorship and Careers Officer because I want to make UCL ACS the target society for firms to provide with opportunities and ensure that you secure your dream role. 

Now, you may be wondering “Who is this guy? Why should I vote for him?” Honestly, they are both very valid questions; with a spring week, first year summer placement and countless career insight events under my belt, at firms such as Morgan Stanley, Latham & Watkins, Warner Music Group and the Institute of Economic Affairs, I can promise you'll be in safe hands.

These experiences have allowed me to understand not only what recruiters want from applicants, but also why applicants are not getting the roles that they want; it boils down to two issues:

1. Lacking the application know-how to set you apart
2. Not knowing what career you want to pursue

I intend to address these issues comprehensively by:

a.  Organising careers workshops to level up each component of your application (CV, cover letter, interview skills)
b. Diversifying our speakers to ensure you’re exposed to a wide range of roles

With this developed skillset, I have no doubt that firms will be flocking to provide you with opportunities and ultimately help you secure your dream role.

Vote Abim: Securing your Success.

As Black students, we often lack the same level of guidance and connections as our peers that can help us break into certain professions. I want to be Career & Sponsorship Officer to help bridge that gap and provide greater access for black students to high-achieving careers. I have previous experience running a society in Sixth Form, where I liaised with external stakeholders, organized events, and facilitated discussions. On top of this, I have taken an active role in investing in my career through attending numerous insight schemes and conferences within the finance industry.

The Careers Department within the ACS has been great this year, but I noticed a lot of the events were directed towards areas such as finance or law. Broadening career opportunities, particularly for STEM students and those in less traditional fields would be something I would aim to improve. Moreover, I would seek to increase support for first years to ensure they are taking full advantage of early career opportunities when they start university. This would look like making sure they are aware of things like Spring weeks, 10000 Black Interns and Rare Recruitment etc.

Overall, my strong work ethic, creativity, and passion make me an ideal fit for this role, and I am committed to making a significant impact as Careers and Sponsorship Officer. Vote for me!

Hi, my name is Idunu,  I study Chemical Engineering, and I am standing for the Sponsorship and Careers Officer position because I want to help strengthen the professional foundation of ACS in a way that reflects our members' ambition and potential. From receiving spring week offers from BNP Paribas, Macquarie and Nomura, to gaining early exposure to firms like Morgan Stanley and HSBC, one thing has stood out to me - access is everything. Too often, the lack of early guidance becomes a barrier before someone even has the chance to realise their capability.

What excites me most about this role is the opportunity to be intentional about the way we engage with firms and present our members. It’s not just about sponsorship — it’s about positioning ACS as a society whose members are not only talented but also commercially aware, prepared, and worth investing in. I want to create pathways that not only bring opportunities closer to us but also make our members feel seen, supported and ready to step into those spaces with confidence.

Through my own experiences tutoring others, I have built strong communication skills and learnt how to bring people together and translate opportunity into action. I believe I bring the initiative and insight needed to make this role meaningful - and I would love the chance to do that for ACS.