Leadership
Dr. Paul HeeryChief Executive Officer
Paul is the Chief Executive Officer. He leads the Academy Improvement Strategy, and leads the Trust team.
James MacdonaldChief Operations Officer
James leads the Trust Operations team and oversees the expansion of the Trust.
Jacqueline SainsburyChief Schools Officer
Jacqueline leads the Academy Improvement Strategy in all our schools.
Finance
Find out more about our financial services here.
Julia GibbsChief Financial Officer
Julia manages all financial reporting and compliance for the Trust and its academies.
Jo HumeFinance Manager
Jo manages the operational financial processes and budgets across the Trust.
Olena GrayFinance Team Leader
Olena leads the Finance Team, managing day-to-day operations across the Trust.
Hollie StaffordFinance Team Leader
Hollie leads the Finance Team, managing day-to-day operations across the Trust.
Emma TillFinance Team Leader
Emma works with the Finance team in day-to-day operations.
Tina PithadiaFinance Assistant
Tina works with the Finance team in day-to-day operations.
IT Services
Find out more about our IT management here.
Paul BedfordDirector of IT Services
Paul leads on strategic development of the IT offer across the Trust, shaping the vision for ICT and digital transformation.
Dan GouldingIT Services Manager
Dan leads on operational management and technical delivery of IT systems and IT support services across the Trust
Abi HaywoodIT Field Technician
Abi provides IT support to the Trust's academies, installing and maintaining software and hardware and assisting users.
Data Management
Sandie WilsonTrust Information and Analysis Manager
Sandie works with the Data team to ensure that Headteachers, LGB, Trust leadership and Trustees have the necessary information to understand the performance of academies in the Trust.
Catherine HayesTrust Information and Analysis Manager
Catherine works with the Data team to ensure that Headteachers, LGB, Trust leadership and Trustees have the necessary information to understand the performance of academies in the Trust.
Steve ConeyTrust Data Assistant
Steve supports the Trust Information and Analysis Managers with the work of the Data team, and in particular supports schools in the Trust with regular reporting to parents about pupil progress.
Human Resources
Find out more about HR in the Trust here.
Sue AngoodDirector of HR
Sue provides HR support and advice to Trust leaders, Trustees and LGBs.
Nesha LandaHR Officer
Nesha supports with providing advice to staff regarding HR matters.
Karen SimsHR and Operations Manager
Karen provides business support and advice to Trust leaders, Trustees and LGBs.
Claire RoeHR and Operations Assistant
Claire assists with issues relating to personnel and recruitment.
Safeguarding
Sam MensahTrust Safeguarding Lead
Sam leads on Safeguarding across the Trust, ensuring correct procedures are followed to ensure the wellbeing and protection of all our students and ensuring staff are recruited and trained safely.
Estates
Find out more about property and estate management in the Trust here.
Colin StrawbridgeTrust Head of Property and Estates
Colin leads the Trust strategy on all matters relating to buildings and premises.
Governance
See the Governance menu for information on governance within the Trust and academies.
Susanna Atassi WagnerGovernance Manager
Susanna provides advice and training to LGBs to promote high standards and achievement, and to fulfil statutory responsibilities.
School Development
Jacqueline SainsburyChief Schools Officer
Jacqueline leads the Academy Improvement Strategy in all our schools.
Dawn MaddockSchool Development Team Administrator
Dawn provides support to the schools Development team managing school visits.
