Baker Tilly Mooney Moore Director of Consulting Will Young has been appointed Visiting Professor within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and based in the School of Applied Social and Policy Sciences at Ulster University. The former civil and public servant, appointed to his current role at Baker Tilly Mooney Moore in October 2024, will bring both practitioner expertise and experiential learning to the role, preparing students for the world of work, into which they will graduate.
Aside from his professional experience across Health and Social Care’s Leadership Centre, the Police Service of Northern Ireland, and as Director of HR, People Services for the NI Civil Service, he will bring a wealth of experience in the design of third-level education, having initially worked with the Ulster University faculty when he was Course Director of the postgraduate Diploma in Health and Social Care Leadership programme at the Beeches Management Centre, now known as the HSC Leadership Centre. Here, his active engagement in curriculum design and assessment led to sector-leading innovations in work-based and applied learning.
Will continued his work with the faculty in his role as Assistant Head of the HSC Leadership Centre, as Assistant Chief Officer of People and Organisational Development within the PSNI and more recently as Director of HR People Services within the Northern Ireland Civil Service.
At all times, he has worked in partnership with Ulster University in developing and enhancing programmes that benefit employers, invest in people, and make a significant contribution to the public sector and the wider economy. Most recently, Will has been involved in leading the Northern Ireland Civil Service team responsible for the co-design of Ulster University’s prestigious Master of Public Administration (MPA) programme.
Having been recently appointed as Director of Consulting at Baker Tilly Mooney Moore, he continues to volunteer his expertise to the University, delivering lectures to undergraduate students with Dr Volkan Yilmaz and is co-convenor of the ‘Contemporary issues in public policy and public administration, delivered to the health and social care professionals’ MPA module along with Professor Paul Carmichael.
Will Young, Director of Consulting, Baker Tilly Mooney Moore said: “I am deeply honoured and privileged to have been awarded Visiting Professor at Ulster University. This recognition is a testament to the meaningful collaboration I have had with the university over a number of years and its commitment to driving positive change through education, research, and thought leadership.
I look forward to continuing this collaboration, working alongside the university’s outstanding faculty, staff, and students to contribute to shaping the leadership and public policy agenda. Together, we aim to address key societal challenges, foster innovation, and develop impactful solutions that can create a better future for all.
This opportunity reinforces my belief in the transformative power of leadership and education. I am excited to engage with Ulster University’s vibrant academic community, share knowledge, and contribute to initiatives that promote excellence and drive positive societal change.”
Jennifer Hamilton, Head of School, Applied Social and Policy Sciences, Ulster University said: “We are delighted that Will has taken up this position and look forward to working with him in the future. Will has been very involved with a number of our programmes within the school, most recently the Master of Public Administration (MPA), and we believe his previous expertise in both leadership and policy will be of immense benefit to our students. We will be working with Will collaboratively to enhance our student learning and experience, build on our research profile and partnerships and engage his knowledge to help promote excellence within the School.”