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.
Hollie StaffordFinance Team Leader
Hollie leads the Finance Team, managing day-to-day operations across the trust.
Olena GrayFinance Assistant
Olena works with the Finance team in day-to-day operations.
IT, Communications and Marketing
Find out more about our IT management and our marketing services here.
Paul BedfordIT Services Manager
Paul leads the Trust IT team and manages the development and maintenance of IT systems and hardware across the Trust.
Dan GouldingCommunications and Marketing Manager
Dan leads on Marketing and Communication strategies for the Trust, maintaining a positive public image and maximising engagement with our local communities.
Abi HaywoodField Technician
Abi provides IT support to the trust's academies, installing and maintaining software and hardware and assisting users.
Data Management
Sandie WilsonData Manager
Sandie works with Catherine Hayes to ensure that Headteachers and Local Governing Bodies have the necessary information to understand the performance of their academies.
Catherine HayesData Manager
Catherine works with Sandie Wilson to ensure that Headteachers and Local Governing Bodies have the necessary information to understand the performance of their academies.
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.
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.
Estates
Find out more about property and estate management in the trust here
Colin StrawbridgeHead of Property and Estates
Colin leads the Trust strategy on all matters relating to buildings and premises.
Teaching, Learning and Development
Lisa RockleyTeaching & Learning Lead
Lisa is the Trust's lead for CPD and Teaching and Learning.
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.
