Mark Cherry

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Head of Engineering HE and Apprenticeships at University Studies at West Suffolk College

United Kingdom

Overview

Mark Cherry is an experienced education leader, currently serving as the Head of Engineering for Higher Education and Apprenticeships. His career is built on a foundation of a full engineering apprenticeship, complemented by a Masters in Education and a BSc in Engineering Management. He specializes in managing applied technologies, including engineering, business, and construction degree programs.

His career shows a unique progression from a hands-on apprentice to an academic leader responsible for university-level degree validations and curriculum development.

Personality Overview

Process Oriented

Status Quo Seeker

Overcautious

Being observant comes to them naturally.  They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.

Topics They Care About

Workplace Learning
Manages and assesses apprenticeship programs from level 2 through degree-level 6, focusing on integrating workplace training with higher education standards.
Applied Technologies
Oversees a diverse curriculum including BEng Engineering, BSc Construction Management, and BA Business & Management, reflecting a broad expertise in technical and professional education.
International Collaboration
Actively fosters international student projects, such as the collaboration between his business degree students and Odisee University in Brussels.

Media Appearances

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Work History

7-2025
Head of Engineering HE and Apprenticeships at University Studies at West Suffolk College
11-2021 - 6-2025
Head of Applied Technologies at University Centre Colchester
11-2016 - 10-2021
Work Based Learning Manager (Apprenticeships) at Colchester Institute
6-2015 - 10-2016
Work Based Learning Assessor/Trainer at Colchester Institute
9-2013 - 5-2015
Head of Department/Joint Head of Faculty - Design & Technology at Harwich and Dovercourt High School

Education

Master of Education - MEd from University of Essex
Diploma from Anglia Ruskin University

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Insights For Selling To Mark

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly

DONT's

  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Mark is

  • Low-risk, adoption by others are very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Mark

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Mark move?

  • They do not like to rush and therefore can be quite slow in their decision-making.
  • Can Mark take some risk or not?

  • They have little risk-appetite and prefer to take measured decisions.

You And Mark

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