A UNIVERSITY of Worcester graduate has secured a permanent post with a prestigious national sporting organisation.

Jeannie Mo, aged 23, has recently been promoted to senior coach education co-ordinator at Badminton England and believes her time at university paved the way to her current position.

Jeannie, of Milton Keynes, said: “My experience at Worcester got me involved in the sports industry relatively easily.”

She played the game for more than 10 years and still plays for Worcestershire County.

The Sports Coaching Development graduate played a key role in establishing a ladies’ team at the University.

She took on the captaincy role for her final two years, leading the team to second place in the BUCS (British Universities and Colleges) league in 2014.

She was also Badminton Higher Education Officer at the University for more than two years, promoting badminton and setting up sessions for students and the community.

Through this she came into contact with Badminton England and after her final year she was offered a month’s work experience.

When a post in the education and training team became available, the university’s liaison at Badminton England suggested she apply.

She worked part-time in a temporary role for a year before she was offered her new permanent full-time position.

She said: “I had opportunities to network with the County Sport Partnership which was based at the university.

“The staff at the university that got me volunteering for Badminton England helped in getting me known to them and eventually getting a job here.

“I would definitely recommend current students to get involved in clubs or societies.

“Not only does that help you meet new people of similar interests, it helps you feel responsible for what happens in the club.”