Born in Telford and a former New College and University of Wolverhampton student, Gail currently works as an integration programme manager for life and pensions compact…
ReAssure in Telford. Her background is project and programme management. Gail has also worked for Telford and Wrekin Council and holds an MSc in strategic management.
Lawrence joined us in August 2024 from Coleg Llandrillo in North Wales, where he was principal. He has worked in the further education sector for nearly 25 years including more than a decade…
senior post-holder positions. Lawrence has a wealth of experience in partnership working and employer engagement, and has led on a number of significant projects strengthening the role of the college within the community as well as serving as a peer inspector for Estyn, the Welsh education and training inspectorate.
Born in Manchester and raised in Hayling Island, of part English, part Jamaican heritage, Joanna has spent the last 15 years living, working and raising a family in New York…
She and her family have now made Telford their home. She brings over 27 years of administration experience, having overseen a wide variety of essential functions. Accustomed to optimising productivity, efficiency and service quality within diverse environments, her backgrounds have been in the New York construction industry, UK government and mental health charitable services.
Chris has worked in globally renowned tech companies for more than 25 years, most of those leading his own award-winning technology services provider based in Telford…
(Bespoke Computing Ltd) to help businesses achieve more through adoption of good technology strategy. He regularly speaks with the local business community on the business end of IT; enabling businesses to learn about technology, and how the application of tech in real-world scenarios can add value to every business.
Shaukat is senior lecturer at the University of Wolverhampton Business School who has worked in higher education for over 28 years, both in the UK and internationally….
Prior to entering academia, he worked in the private sector in the areas of telemetry and remote-control monitoring systems. A qualified higher education teacher, he has combined over 60 years’ experience at board level in the private and charitable sector, including 17 years as trustee of the County Air Ambulance Trust. Shaukat is on the board of directors of the Global Business and Technology Association and the International Management and Development Association.
Jim’s career was launched with a BTEC in business studies from Telford College’s forerunner TCAT and led to senior leadership positions in finance, sales, operations and…
general management in a USA owned, global manufacturing business. Qualifying as a Chartered Management Accountant, he also completed a masters in business administration from Baylor University whilst living and working Texas. He believes that education can be an enabler for all, and hopes his diverse experience will help the college excel to new heights.
Educated at the Royal Agricultural University, Richard has lived and worked in Shropshire for over 35 years, and brings to Telford College experience across multiple sectors within…
the property sector including commercial, rural, housing and educational settings, as well as planning and development and project management. Latterly Richard was director of estates and facilities at Harper Adams University, and he also sits on Shropshire Council’s building company, Cornovii Developments as an independent director, as well as undertaking consulting roles.
Gill joined the governing body shortly after retiring as CEO of the Learning Community Trust, a Telford based multi-academy trust which she established in 2017 with primary, secondary…
and special schools. Prior to this she was principal of the Hadley Learning Community from 2005-2017. She brings the skills and experiences of a strategic, education leader to the Board. Gill is currently the Independent Chair of the Telford and Wrekin Education Strategic Partnership Board working with education leaders across Telford. She has received an MBE for her services to education.
Sue has worked in a range of post-16 and adult education sector roles, from the quality roles to development of learning resources, National Occupational Standards, qualifications…
and apprenticeships – endorsing/evaluating vocational programmes from Level 1 to degrees. Following this, Sue moved into self-employment and governance roles accompanied by ongoing interest in community development and youth work sectors. Sue maintains compliance, consistency and continuous improvement are the basis of the development, endorsement and governance roles she holds.
Natalie is a dedicated senior administrator and mother of two, with a commitment to community engagement and fostering cultural cohesion…
She contributes her extensive experience to support the college’s strategic objectives and promote student success. In 2017, Natalie founded the Telford African and Afro-Caribbean Resource Centre, a registered charity that showcases African and Caribbean cultures through educational and social events, She is also a trustee and building manager at Hadley Old People’s Rest Room, and ambassador for Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin
Ann has lived in Shropshire for 50 years, starting her career in people development and becoming HR director of one of the Sunday Times 100 best companies to work for…
Then, following a major trauma in 2002 which left Ann as a permanent wheelchair user she took her passion for inclusion and development of the workforce into the wider community, leading on social justice work and social impact projects. Ann’s work has included producing internal papers for the Open University and she is the leading consultant and advisor on the Public Sector Equality Duty and the Socio-Economic Duty for Equality and Diversity UK.
Ruth taught business and languages in further education colleges in Staffordshire and at Staffordshire University. She was qualifications manager for a leading awarding body…
where she managed teams of examiners assessing GCSEs, A levels and vocational qualifications. She now works as a freelance consultant providing services to professional institutions, regulatory bodies and examination boards. She has written a number of textbooks and teaching resources for critical thinking examinations.
Born in Staffordshire, she completed general nurse training in Shrewsbury in 1983 followed by registered sick children’s nurse training in Manchester…
and has worked in Shropshire since 1990 – the last 16 years as lead for safeguarding children for The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. She has been a member of St John Ambulance since 1972 and currently manages the Unit in Market Drayton. Teresa is also a member of (and secretary to) Shropshire County St John Priory Group and represents the youth in West Midlands in London. Married to a college lecturer, she is a mother to young adult twins, both of whom are registered disabled.
Gavin was born and raised in Shropshire where he still lives. Married with one son, he studied his A levels at New College before obtaining an engineering degree…
from Bournemouth University and a diploma in strategy & innovation from SAID Business School at Oxford University. He has over 25 years as management consultant, specialising in the Aerospace and Defence Industries, working with clients such as BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce. He is passionate about guiding young people to be ready for employment.
Hollie is a passionate advocate for digital skills and apprenticeships. She is an award-winning TEDx speaker, author and director of two digital companies…
– Purple Frog Systems and FraggleWorks. She is also the national policy skills champion for the Federation of Businesses. Having originally read business studies at university, Hollie completed a Level 5 apprenticeship through Telford College some 25 years later in her own organisation, using it as an opportunity to upskill her existing knowledge. She sees her role as an opportunity to bring the small business voice to the table.Â
She has received an MBE for her services to Women in Business.
Claire is a finance professional with over 20 years of experience in several sectors. Originally from Telford, she spent 12 years of her early career in other regions…
but relocated after 8 years in Hong Kong back to Shropshire in 2016 where she now lives with her husband and two children. Working with public sector, Claire understands that tight budgets require the best outcomes per pound value spent, ensuring that the communities they serve are receiving critical services they so require. Claire gained her AAT at Telford College then onto ACCA and a Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration.
Martin came to the college to study on a higher education course in 2014 and then finished his teacher training at the University of Wolverhampton…
His interest in IT infrastructure, security, digital forensics and networking has now taken him from teaching computer science into the role of network manager. He wanted to become a staff governor to move the college forward digitally and hopes his input on today’s digital world can make life more secure easier for both staff and students alike. He also has a passion for mental health and wellbeing.
Born in Shrewsbury with Indian heritage and a keen eye for hobbies, Angel is currently studying A levels at Telford College….
Throughout her student years, she has taken on several leadership roles, making a positive impact on various communities. Now, in Telford College, through her adaptability, relatability, and spontaneity she is able to spread awareness of the importance of the student voice- she aims to be a fair and supportive representative for all students, helping them grow through strong communication and shared progress
I’m Telford College’s elected Student President. I was born and raised in Telford. I’m currently studying T-Level Software Development…
I want to go into Project Management. I’m excited to represent our students and help bring positive change to Telford College in the year ahead!
