I have been podcasting and running my own business, Western Studios Leeds Ltd, since 2020. I’m now looking for paid employment, bringing a first-class film and media degree and an ILM award/certificate in 1st Line Management. I have professional supervisory and team leadership experience across the private, public, and voluntary sectors. My work covers front-line customer service, back-office client support, and governance-level creation and delivery for management/Board stakeholders. I can run or support campaigns, projects, teams, and events, and I identify and implement improvements to systems and processes. I’ve produced and edited hundreds of episodes of audio and video content, and I’ve also worked in technical stage management and low/no-budget film production internationally.

Simon Treen

I have been podcasting and running my own business, Western Studios Leeds Ltd, since 2020. I’m now looking for paid employment, bringing a first-class film and media degree and an ILM award/certificate in 1st Line Management. I have professional supervisory and team leadership experience across the private, public, and voluntary sectors. My work covers front-line customer service, back-office client support, and governance-level creation and delivery for management/Board stakeholders. I can run or support campaigns, projects, teams, and events, and I identify and implement improvements to systems and processes. I’ve produced and edited hundreds of episodes of audio and video content, and I’ve also worked in technical stage management and low/no-budget film production internationally.

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I have been podcasting and running my own business, Western Studios Leeds Ltd, since 2020. I’m now looking for paid employment, bringing a first-class film and media degree and an ILM award/certificate in 1st Line Management. I have professional supervisory and team leadership experience across the private, public, and voluntary sectors.

My work covers front-line customer service, back-office client support, and governance-level creation and delivery for management/Board stakeholders. I can run or support campaigns, projects, teams, and events, and I identify and implement improvements to systems and processes. I’ve produced and edited hundreds of episodes of audio and video content, and I’ve also worked in technical stage management and low/no-budget film production internationally.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

NIHR Administrator (Temporary Position) at Queen’s St Leeds, University of Leeds
February 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026
Checked research funding applications and documents for accuracy and completeness. Securely contacted applicants about their submissions and handled documents securely. Worked fully remotely using Google shared files and inboxes.
Clearing House Administrator (Temporary Position) at Leeds University
November 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
Worked fully remote administering clearing house processes at the University of Leeds. Managed documentation and administrative tasks through shared inboxes/files and maintained accuracy and timeliness.
NIHR Administrator (Temporary Position) at Leeds University
September 1, 2023 - September 13, 2025
Temporary administrator for NIHR-related activities
NIHR Administrator (Temporary) at University of Leeds
September 1, 2023 - September 13, 2025
Temporary administrator supporting NIHR project administration and coordination at the university.
Bar Staff at Corner House Club
August 1, 2023 - September 13, 2025
Bar staff role
Bar Staff at Corner House Club
August 1, 2023 - September 13, 2025
Bar operations including customer service, cash handling and shifts.
NIHR Administrator (Temporary Position) at Queen’s St Leeds, University of Leeds
March 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023
Administrative support for NIHR-related processes including document handling, accuracy checks, and secure communications with applicants/stakeholders. Worked with shared files and inboxes in a remote working environment.
Travel Team Administrator (Temporary) at Leeds University
September 1, 2022 - September 13, 2025
Administrative support for travel team
Travel Team Administrator (Temporary) at University of Leeds
September 1, 2022 - September 13, 2025
Travel team administration; scheduling and coordination of travel arrangements.
Travel Team Administrator (Temporary Position) at Leeds University
March 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022
Temporary administrator role supporting university travel team operations, coordinating information and administrative tasks to support efficient service delivery.
Director at Western Studios Leeds Ltd
October 1, 2020 - Present
Online business director and content producer. Created and published 191+ episodes of the podcast “Working Hours”, an oral history project about working in Leeds in the 2020s. Co-created, produced and edited two seasons of “Visible Voices” podcast for Visible Project Leeds. Editor (video and audio) for 90+ episodes of the Leeds Business Podcast. Edited for Clarion Solicitors’ podcast “For the Love of Costs”. Provides end-to-end support across production, editing, publishing, and organisational improvements to workflows and delivery.
Director at Western Studios, Leeds Ltd
October 1, 2020 - Present
Online micro business; created and published over 167 episodes of Working Hours, an oral history podcast project; co-created, produced and edited Visible Voices; editor/producer of over 83 Leeds Business Podcast episodes; editor/producer for the Clarion Solicitors' podcast For the Love of Costs
Director at Western Studios, Leeds Ltd
October 1, 2020 - Present
Online micro business; created and published 167 episodes of Working Hours, an oral history podcast project about working in Leeds in the 2020s; co-created and produced Visible Voices podcast; editor/producer for Leeds Business Podcast.
IT Administration Coordinator (Temporary) at Jet2
October 1, 2019 - September 13, 2025
IT administration coordination
IT Administration Coordinator (Temporary) at Jet2.com
October 1, 2019 - September 13, 2025
Support for IT administration tasks and internal systems coordination.
I.T. Administration Coordinator (Temporary Position) at Jet2
April 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019
Coordinated IT administration tasks including supporting internal systems and administrative workflows in a temporary capacity.
Social Media Assistant (Temporary) at Jet2
September 1, 2018 - September 13, 2025
Social media support
Social Media Assistant (Temporary) at Jet2.com
September 1, 2018 - September 13, 2025
Assisted with social media content scheduling and engagement.
Social Media Assistant (Temporary Position) at Jet2
June 1, 2018 - September 30, 2018
Supported social media activities, producing/assisting content and administrative tasks for social channels in a temporary role.
Learning & Development Administrator/Animator (Temporary) at William Hill
June 1, 2018 - September 13, 2025
L&D administration and animation
Learning & Development Administrator/Animator (Temporary) at William Hill
June 1, 2018 - September 13, 2025
Administrative support for L&D; involved in animation tasks related to training content.
Learning & Development Administrator/Animator (Temporary Position) at William Hill
April 1, 2018 - June 30, 2018
Supported learning and development administration and created animations in support of training/learning materials.
HR Advisor (Temporary) at NHS Digital
April 1, 2018 - September 13, 2025
HR advisory support
HR Advisor (Temporary) at NHS Digital
April 1, 2018 - September 13, 2025
HR advisory support and administrative tasks within the HR function.
HR Advisor (Temporary Position) at NHS Digital
February 1, 2018 - April 30, 2018
Delivered HR advisory support in a temporary role, assisting with HR administration and communications in line with organisational processes.
Administrator (Temporary) at NSL
November 1, 2017 - September 13, 2025
NSL Administrator
Administrator (Temporary) at NSL
November 1, 2017 - September 13, 2025
Administrative tasks and support within NSL operations.
NSL Administrator (Temporary Position) at NSL / St John’s Offices
September 1, 2017 - November 30, 2017
Administrative support in a temporary position, managing queries and documents and supporting operational service delivery.
Customer Service Representative at TD Direct Investing Europe Limited
May 1, 2017 - September 13, 2025
Customer service (Permanent position)
Customer Service Representative (Permanent) at TD Direct Investing Europe Limited
May 1, 2017 - September 13, 2025
Front-line customer service and relationship support.
Customer Service Representative (Permanent Position) at TD Direct Investing Europe Limited
October 1, 2016 - May 31, 2017
Provided B2B customer service and support to clients, handling enquiries professionally and ensuring timely resolution within agreed processes and deadlines.
Domestic Data Analyst (Temporary) at RWE Npower
February 1, 2016 - September 13, 2025
Domestic data analyst
Domestic Data Analyst (Temporary) at RWE Npower (Scarcroft)
February 1, 2016 - September 13, 2025
Domestic data analysis and reporting tasks.
Domestic Data Analyst (Temporary Position) at RWE Npower (Scarcroft)
October 1, 2015 - February 29, 2016
Supported domestic data analysis tasks on a temporary basis, working with operational data to support business activity.
Apprenticeship Coordinator (Temporary) at Leeds City College
June 1, 2015 - September 13, 2025
Apprenticeship coordinator
Apprenticeship Coordinator (Temporary) at Leeds City College (LCC)
June 1, 2015 - September 13, 2025
Apprenticeship coordination; administrative support.
Apprenticeship Coordinator (Temporary Position) at Leeds City College
February 1, 2015 - June 30, 2015
Coordinated apprenticeship-related administration, supporting processes and delivery outcomes to agreed deadlines in a temporary role.
Governance Administrator (Temporary) at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance
November 1, 2014 - September 13, 2025
Governance administrator
Governance Administrator (Temporary) at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance
November 1, 2014 - September 13, 2025
Governance administration and board-level support.
Governance Administrator (Temporary Position) at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance / Unionlearn (T.U.C.)
January 1, 2014 - November 30, 2014
Governance administration support in a temporary position, handling documentation and ensuring tasks were completed accurately and on time.
National Administrator at Unionlearn, T.U.C.
May 1, 2013 - September 13, 2025
National administrator
National Administrator (Permanent) at Unionlearn, T.U.C.
May 1, 2013 - September 13, 2025
National administrator supporting Unionlearn programs.
National Team Administrator (Permanent Position) at Unionlearn, T.U.C.
June 1, 2008 - May 31, 2013
Delivered outcomes to agreed deadlines; maintained an equipped, safe and smoothly running office environment. Supported website and intranet maintenance. Led on two internal projects designing and delivering organisational change. Supported and delivered multiple regional and national projects, campaigns, events, training courses and quality improvement initiatives. Developed strong knowledge of the organisation and employment skills landscape, and effectively signposted information to resolve user/stakeholder queries.

Education

BA Film & Media (First Class Honours) at Birkbeck College, London
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Award & Certificate in First Line Management (Level 3) at Institute of Leadership & Management
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Advance Apprenticeship in Advice & Guidance (NVQ Level 3); EDI Level 2 NVQ Business Administration; Level 3 Key Skills in Communication; Level 3 Key Skills in Application of Number at B2B Engage, London
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
BA Film & Media (First Class Honours) at Birkbeck College, London
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
BA Film & Media (First Class Honours) at Birkbeck College, London
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Award & Certificate in First Line Management (Lv3) at Institute of Leadership & Management
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Advance Apprenticeship in Advice & Guidance (Lv3) + EDI Lv2 + NVQ Business Administration + Lv3 Key Skills Communication + Lv3 Key Skills in Application of Number at B2B Engage, London
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Government, Healthcare, Travel & Hospitality