{"id":10637,"date":"2026-07-17T15:13:54","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T14:13:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.manchester.ac.uk\/humanities-blog\/?p=10637"},"modified":"2026-07-17T15:15:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T14:15:16","slug":"alumni-isabella-ba-geography","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.manchester.ac.uk\/humanities-blog\/2026\/07\/17\/alumni-isabella-ba-geography\/","title":{"rendered":"Alumni Profile \u2013 Isabella Broomfield talks BA Geography"},"content":{"rendered":"

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About Isabella…<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Isabella Broomfield studied BA Geography<\/a> and graduated from The University of Manchester in 2022. She has since built an impressive array of experience in the environmental field, from research and consulting to nature conservation.<\/p>\n

She is now a Visitor Support Officer at The Royal Parks, a charity that manages over 5,000 acres of historic London parkland.<\/p>\n

The present \u2013 how is Isabella putting Geography into practice in her career?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

What does being a Visitor Support Officer for The Royal Parks involve?<\/h4>\n

I manage our CRM system, responding to visitor enquiries for all eight Royal Parks. I also handle questions and complaints. The role requires a detailed knowledge of the Parks\u2019 landscapes, wildlife, processes, and regulations. You also need to develop strong internal relationships, so you can provide accurate information to visitors.<\/p>\n

How did your degree help prepare you? Where does Geography fit into working for The Royal Parks?<\/h4>\n

Studying Geography introduced me to topics such as sustainability, wildlife geographies, and conservation. This sparked both a personal passion for the environment, and a professional interest in roles involving human-wildlife interactions and environmental management.<\/p>\n

I also developed analytical, research and communication skills that I use daily to engage stakeholders and resolve issues.<\/p>\n

The past \u2013 the journey from BA Geography to working for The Royal Parks…<\/strong><\/h3>\n

What was your career journey like? What were the steps from BA Geography graduate to working for The Royal Parks, a charity with tens of millions of visitors each year?<\/h4>\n

After graduating, I completed an internship at the Royal Geographical Society in 2022. There, we created and hosted an academic conference at the University of Birmingham.<\/p>\n

The following year, I completed an internship in environmental consultancy at Lucion Delta Simons.<\/p>\n

I then returned to the Royal Geographical Society in multiple roles, including in Research and Higher Education, and on Front of House.<\/p>\n

In 2025, I worked as the Small Ponds Lead on the London Blue Chain project with nature conservation charity Froglife. That project involved creating wildlife ponds and conserving woodlands across South London.<\/p>\n

Are there any skills from BA Geography that have proved helpful across this varied career? Things that you have used in every role, or that have made you stand out as a candidate while job-hunting?<\/h4>\n

Due to the interdisciplinary nature of Geography, I now hold a unique and widespread skill set. I have strong analytical, writing and communication skills developed through human geography modules. And I have quantitative and scientific skills gained from physical geography modules.<\/p>\n

Did you take advantage of the University’s Careers service to help you take your first steps in that impressive career? If so, how did they help?<\/h4>\n

Yes, post-university I accessed the Career Connect service. I found the aptitude test practice questions particularly useful in preparing for the assessments for graduate schemes.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ve had a varied career already, working in research, front of house, and conservation. Do any of your experiences stand out? As a Geography graduate, what are you most proud of?<\/h4>\n

My role as Habitats and Conservation Lead for Froglife\u2019s London Blue Chain Project was unique. I organised the delivery of 40 new wildlife ponds across six London boroughs, working closely with communities often overlooked in conservation.<\/p>\n

As part of that project:<\/p>\n