I'm Tim Bradshaw, a copywriter and careers coach with two decades of experience helping people craft impactful communications that move their careers forward. I've written more than 5,000 CVs, cover letters and LinkedIn profiles for clients from graduates to CXO level across the world, building personal brands and boosting career outcomes. I also create engaging articles for online publication and coach individuals to define goals, chart new directions, and design practical action plans. I'm a workshop leader and speaker who can distill challenging ideas into accessible messages and timely calls to action. My work at universities and with private clients combines tailored coaching with scalable group programs, enabling people to navigate transitions with confidence and clarity.

Tim Bradshaw

I'm Tim Bradshaw, a copywriter and careers coach with two decades of experience helping people craft impactful communications that move their careers forward. I've written more than 5,000 CVs, cover letters and LinkedIn profiles for clients from graduates to CXO level across the world, building personal brands and boosting career outcomes. I also create engaging articles for online publication and coach individuals to define goals, chart new directions, and design practical action plans. I'm a workshop leader and speaker who can distill challenging ideas into accessible messages and timely calls to action. My work at universities and with private clients combines tailored coaching with scalable group programs, enabling people to navigate transitions with confidence and clarity.

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I’m Tim Bradshaw, a copywriter and careers coach with two decades of experience helping people craft impactful communications that move their careers forward. I’ve written more than 5,000 CVs, cover letters and LinkedIn profiles for clients from graduates to CXO level across the world, building personal brands and boosting career outcomes. I also create engaging articles for online publication and coach individuals to define goals, chart new directions, and design practical action plans.

I’m a workshop leader and speaker who can distill challenging ideas into accessible messages and timely calls to action. My work at universities and with private clients combines tailored coaching with scalable group programs, enabling people to navigate transitions with confidence and clarity.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Copywriter and Careers Coach at Freelance
January 1, 2005 - Present
Develops the personal brand and boosts the career achievement of executives and professionals with tailored CVs, LinkedIn profiles, cover letters and personal statements. Writes compelling articles for online publication on a range of topics. Unlocks the potential of clients through careers coaching and interview coaching sessions. Builds client confidence and ensures quality by consultations via phone, online, and face to face.
Careers Consultant at University of Sussex
January 1, 2014 - Present
Raises the aspirations and achievements of clients through tailored individual coaching; partners with diverse internal and external stakeholders; develops and delivers groupwork activities to boost career potential at scale; negotiated and delivered tailored provision for academic Schools; enhanced provision for first‑in‑family students.
Careers Consultant at The University of Law, London
December 31, 2014 - October 14, 2025
Delivered individual coaching and integrated career development programmes; wrote copy for internal and external publications; contributed to the Employability Service, with over 80% of alumni entering legal employment within six months of graduation.
Education Consultant at Quay Recruitment, London
December 31, 2005 - October 14, 2025
Created compelling written marketing communications including CVs, covering letters, mailings and online/print advertising copy; built billing hours in a competitive market.
Careers Consultant at University of London Careers Service
December 31, 2004 - October 14, 2025
Contributed to the group's income by selling, designing and delivering external consultancy to clients across the UK and France.
Copywriter and Careers Coach (freelance) at Self-employed
January 1, 2005 - Present
Develops personal brand and boosts career achievement for executives and professionals with tailored CVs, LinkedIn profiles, cover letters and personal statements; writes articles for online publication; conducts careers coaching and expert interview sessions; researches and delivers client-focused outcomes.
Careers Consultant at University of Sussex
January 1, 2014 - Present
Raises aspirations and achievement of clients at all levels of study through tailored individual coaching and groupwork; partners with diverse internal and external stakeholders to provide access to resources and events; develops scalable career provision for students.
Careers Consultant at The University of Law, London
December 31, 2014 - October 14, 2025
Delivers individual coaching and an integrated series of career development programmes to postgraduate law students; writes copy for internal and external publications; networks with employers to source speakers and vacancies; maintains current market knowledge.
Education Consultant at Quay Recruitment, London
December 31, 2005 - October 14, 2025
Created compelling marketing communications including CVs, covering letters, mailings and online/print advertising copy; built billing hours in a competitive market; adapted coaching and writing skills to a fast-paced commercial environment.
Careers Consultant at University of London Careers Service
December 31, 2004 - October 14, 2025
Contributed to the group’s income by selling, designing and delivering external consultancy to clients across the UK and in France.
Copywriter and Careers Coach (Freelance) at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2005 - Present
Develops the personal brand and boosts the career achievement of executives and professionals with tailored CVs, LinkedIn profiles, cover letters and personal statements. Writes compelling articles for online publication on a range of topics. Unlocks the potential of clients through careers coaching to define goals, identify new directions and design effective plans of action. Builds client confidence and ensures quality of finished product by conducting consultations via phone, online, and face to face. Researches and conducts expert interview coaching sessions.
Careers Consultant at University of Sussex
January 1, 2014 - Present
Raises the aspirations and achievements of clients at all levels of study and career readiness through expert tailored individual coaching. Partners with diverse internal and external stakeholders to provide access to world-class resources and events. Develops and delivers a comprehensive suite of groupwork activities to supercharge the career potential of students, at scale and at pace.
Careers Consultant at The University of Law, London
December 31, 2014 - October 15, 2025
Delivered individual coaching and an integrated series of career development programmes to a varied cohort of postgraduate law students. Communicated clearly and boosts confidence with numerous international students. Networked with corporate and commercial employers to source speakers and vacancies while maintaining current market knowledge. Wrote copy for a wide range of internal and external publications including blogs, careers education materials and marketing media.
Education Consultant at Quay Recruitment, London
December 31, 2005 - October 15, 2025
Created compelling written marketing communications including CVs, covering letters, individual mailings and online/print advertising copy.
Careers Consultant at University of London Careers Service
December 31, 2004 - October 15, 2025
Contributed to the group's income by selling, designing and delivering external consultancy to clients across the UK and in France.

Education

Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy at University of Sussex
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Diploma in Careers Guidance at College of Guidance Studies, Kent
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Advanced Certificate in Professional Guidance Practice at Canterbury Christ Church College, Kent
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
BA (Hons) History at University of Cambridge
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
BA (Hons) History at University of Cambridge
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Diploma in Careers Guidance at College of Guidance Studies, Kent
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Advanced Certificate in Professional Guidance Practice at Canterbury Christ Church College, Kent
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy at University of Sussex
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
BA (Hons) History at University of Cambridge
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Diploma in Careers Guidance at College of Guidance Studies, Kent
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Advanced Certificate in Professional Guidance Practice at Canterbury Christ Church College, Kent
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy at University of Sussex
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025

Qualifications

Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Diploma in Careers Guidance
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Advanced Certificate in Professional Guidance Practice
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
BA (Hons) History
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Diploma in Careers Guidance
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Advanced Certificate in Professional Guidance Practice
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Diploma in Careers Guidance
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Advanced Certificate in Professional Guidance Practice
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
BA (Hons) History
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Software & Internet, Healthcare