Callum Buchanan

Studies

• LLB Law (University of Birmingham)
• LLM Legal Practice (University of Law)
• PGDip Performing Arts (Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts). 
• PGCert Career Education, Information and Guidance in Higher Education (University of Warwick) *Ongoing
• PhD Inclusive Recruitment Practices in Graduate Recruitment (University of Warwick) *Ongoing

Previous experience

Callum specialises in careers guidance across law, finance, management consultancy, business, and the creative industries. He offers one-to-one advice, tailored support, and delivers workshops to help students navigate the graduate labour market within these sectors.

Callum also leads on disability support and equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) at the Careers Service, providing guidance on adjustments, disability-confident employers, and inclusive recruitment. His focus is on helping students build confidence, develop effective strategies for success, and connect with employers who value diverse talent.

Before joining the Careers Service, he worked in legal practice, HR and recruitment in the commercial law sector, and in admissions and student recruitment at the University. He also has experience in the music and theatre industries.

Callum is currently undertaking a PhD at the University of Warwick on inclusive recruitment practices, focusing on neurodivergence and intersectionality in graduate careers. He also chairs national cross-university groups on disability and EDI in early careers recruitment, and sits on the AGCAS Disability Task Group, delivering training and sharing best practice across the sector.

Colleges & departments

Callum works with the following departments and colleges:

• Departments: Anthropology & Archaeology, Music, History of Art, and Ruskin School of Art
• Colleges: Corpus Christi, Queen’s, St John’s, and St Peter’s Colleges.

To see when Callum is available for appointments, browse the appointments on CareerConnect

Areas of interest

Callum is the Careers Lead for Disability and Inclusion. 

Main areas of careers interest include:

• Finance & Business Careers: Investment Banking | Quantitative Finance | Accountancy | Actuarial Profession | FMCG | HR & Recruitment | Management Consultancy
• Legal Careers:  Barristers | Solicitors 
• Creative Careers: Arts, Culture and Heritage | Creative Writing | Media & Communications (Advertising & Marketing, Journalism, Publishing and PR) | Music & Performance Art | The Screen Industries (Film, TV & Games)