CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE - Key Persons
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- Finance & Resources Committee Co - Opted Member
- Head of Birketts
Abigail Trencher is the head of Birketts' employment team in Cambridge and also heads up Birketts' Education Sector group. She has expertise in advising education clients on a range of employment issues including equal pay issues arising from the implementation of new pay scales, discrimination claims and TUPE. She also acts for clients within the private sector advising on collective redundancy, board level disputes, making changes to defined benefit, final salary pension schemes, changing terms and conditions of employment and TUPE.
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- the Welding Institute ( TWI ) & Mechanical Engineering Student
Before joining CRC as a Trainer/Assessor within the Work-Based Learning Health & Social Care Team Beryl trained as a Chartered Physiotherapist and spent 20 years working in the NHS across East Anglia. This included 13 years at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust. She moved into private health care as the manager of BUPA Cambridge Lea Hospital's Physiotherapy and Outpatients Departments in 1999 where she undertook an MSc in Health Sciences, leading to a role at the University of East Anglia in 2005 as a Physiotherapy Lecturer on both the MSc and BSc curriculum and organising clinical placements for physiotherapy and occupational therapy cohorts. Prior to joining CRC in January 2021 she was Head of Older People's Services for CHS Group, a local registered social landlord, managing their Residential, Sheltered and Domiciliary Care services across Cambridgeshire. Beryl was previously a Governor at the Cambridge College for Sixth Form Studies and then, following their merger in 2018, at The Stephen Perse Foundation.
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- Learning and Quality Committee Member
After completing his Hospitality qualifications at CRC, Bradley completed a hotel management course that saw him take on roles in establishments spanning the country.
After opening a new restaurant in Cambridge, Bradley has since opened his own business in Bury St Edmunds. The Wine Cellar BSE, a relaxed environment to enjoy world class wines and modern British small plates/sharing boards. Bradley said, "I am thrilled to become a CRC Governor as it is another way to give back to the college that put me on the career path I am now on."
Before I started the HNC in Policing I wasn't sure what I wanted to do. This course has given me more insight into what the police do - for example, experiencing how a control ro...
Job Titles:
- Deputy Principal for Quality and Student Services
Deanne Stevens is encouraging others to consider apprenticeships as a route into their dream job, as she continues to boost her skills in a busy events marketing business.
The 21 year old is backed by her employers, who are delighted to see apprenticeships back in vogue, and hope more businesses see the benefit of growing their own in-house talent.
Deanne has completed her apprenticeship with JS Media in Milton Keynes, a bustling company that organises job fairs in major shopping centres. Alongside work, her apprenticeship has been supported by Cambridge Regional College.
"I've learnt hands-on, useful work skills in so many areas," Deanne said. "It is all hands on deck when there is an event, so I've learnt a lot from colleagues.
Job Titles:
- Chairman of Learning & Quality Committee
Dr Lynn Morgan MBE has a PhD in Organisational Psychology from Manchester Business School. She retired from the Arthur Rank Hospice in 2018, where she had been the CEO for 9 years, prior to that she was the Director of Business and Enterprise at the East of England Development Agency. Lynn is currently an advisor and supporter of the social enterprise The Rising Network and a Commissioner on the Greater Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority Commission on Health and Social Reform.
The course has given me a chance to gain qualifications that I can then use to go onto university to complete my top-up course. I thought that 3 years at university was intimidating ...
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- General Engineering Student
I work at the University of Cambridge Engineering Department as a technician. By doing this course it helps my career progression at work. Hopefully, I will eventually get to a manag...
CRC helped to begin my teaching dream and allowed me to grow in confidence around staff who believed in me. I would not change the route I have taken and the amazing people I have me...
Job Titles:
- Chairman of Governors, Finance & Resources Committee, Governance & People Committee, Learning & Quality Committee and Remuneration Committee Member
Heather Du Quesnay CBE, is the former CEO of the English Schools Foundation in Hong Kong. In this role, she worked closely with the Hong Kong Government and the ESF Board to transform ESF into an educational business with a long-term financial strategy. Prior to this, Heather was Chief Executive of the National College for School Leadership and Executive Director of Education at the London Borough of Lambeth and Hertfordshire County Council.
Job Titles:
- Learning & Quality Committee Member
Jack works on skills strategy within the Department for Education and has a broad experience in the education sector. He teaches undergraduate mathematics as a College Research Associate at Clare College, Cambridge and taught maths at North London Collegiate School. He has experience evaluating the impact of educational charities within a small non-profit.
Previously, as a consultant at BCG, he worked on strategy within a wide range of prominent organisations in the private and public sectors. He holds a PhD in mathematics from the University of Cambridge.
Job Titles:
- Director of the East of England NHS Finance Academy
- Finance & Resources Committee Member
Jane is Director of the East of England NHS Finance Academy which oversees the delivery of the NHS Finance Strategy on Training and Development. She was previously Director of Finance for the NHS clinical commissioning groups in Suffolk and North East Essex, organizations which plan and commission services for the local population.
Earlier in her career, Jane worked at CIPFA (Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy) as Head of Health and Integration and was Director of Finance at Papworth Hospital for 10 years, being part of the team which secured the go ahead to build the New Papworth Hospital building.
She has a background in financial management, governance and risk management.
I'm not exam orientated and I didn't like the idea of being judged on my capability on the basis of exams at the end of my studies. I like that this course is continually assessed.
Job Titles:
- Level 4 Mechanical Engineering Apprentice
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- Designated Safeguarding Lead
- the Designated Safeguarding Lead and Deputy DSLs Contacts Details Are below
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- Chairman of Governance and People Committee and Skills, Enterprise & Sustainability Committee Member
Jo has over 30 years experience in public services working primarily in local government to deliver better outcomes for communities; she holds a master's degree from Birmingham University. She is a chartered town planner and has worked in various areas of the country in both urban and rural areas. Having held senior roles at executive level in a number of organisations, most recently as CEO of Huntingdonshire District Council for 9 years, Jo is now focusing her time on non-executive roles at both local and national level, working with public bodies and charities. Jo lives locally and is proud to be a governor of the college.
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- Deputy Principal for Curriculum Development
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- Director of Human Resources
- Vice Principal for People and Commerce
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- Learning and Quality Committee Member
Lesley is a qualified midwife and has worked for the NHS for 23 years, working mainly in London before moving to Cambridgeshire in 2016. She has worked in various clinical roles before moving into management which she has experience at a senior level running large healthcare divisions. She is currently the Deputy Chief Nurse at Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group where she oversees quality of healthcare services. She has a master's degree and is currently reading a PhD. Lesley has also been a member of the Army Cadet Force for over 30 years and in August 2021 was promoted to the rank of Colonel and appointed as Commandant of Cambridgeshire Army Cadet Force.
Job Titles:
- Audit & Risk Committee Member
- Head of the Northern Ireland Policy Team
Louise Armstrong is currently head of the Northern Ireland policy team in the Cabinet Office. Louise previously worked at the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government, initially as a public finance and investment specialist and later on housing policy. Prior to joining the Civil Service, Louise became a Chartered Accountant with KPMG where she specialised in Public Sector Finance, advising a variety of public sector bodies including local authorities, NHS Trusts and housing associations.
Job Titles:
- Chief Executive
- Principal
- an Interim Principal
Mark Robertson joined CRC as an interim Principal in June 2016 and as acting Principal for HRC from November 2016, before being appointed as permanent Principal for the merged College from August 2017. Prior to that, he was Principal and CEO of Barking and Dagenham College and City of Wolverhampton College. He has a BA (Hons) in Education Studies and has completed the LSIS Aspiring Principals programme.
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the Board and Managing Director of Price Bailey LLP
- Finance & Resources Committee Member
Martin Clapson is Chairman of the Board and Managing Director of Price Bailey LLP, a top 30 accountancy and business advisory firm serving private clients and regional, national and international businesses. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (ACA).
Martin is also a Trustee and Honorary Treasurer of CamSight, a registered charity working with blind and partially sighted people in Cambridgeshire.
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- Chairman of Skills, Enterprise & Sustainability Committee
Recently appointed as the first Professor of Further Education and Skills at University College London (Institute of Education), Martin Doel was previously Chief Executive of the Association of Colleges. AoC is the representative body for England's 330 Further Education and Sixth Form Colleges, who provide almost 10% of all higher education in England. Prior to joining AoC he served for 28 years in the Royal Air Force.
Mason is a student governor currently studying Level 5 HND Public Services
Michael has been with CRC since 2012, as a games course student, lecturer and is now the course lead for Level 3 Games Development. Whilst very proud to lead on the course he once studied, Michael also feels that this has given him clear perspective of college experience from numerous roles over the past decade. It was his student experience that aided his progression and proves that providing innovative ideas can make significant differences to college life. During this time, Michael was nominated for a BAFTA for his role within the games industry.
Job Titles:
- Warehouse and Logistics Apprentice
Going back to the classroom as a mature student has given an organisational skills boost to Michael Roberts who says he is glad he revisited education.
The 34-year-old has recently been promoted at the global company where he works and says learning has positively supported his job role.
Nathan is a student governor studying Level 3 Diploma in Music, Performance and Production
Job Titles:
- Chairman of Audit & Risk Committee
- Chartered Accountant at Leeds City Council
Neil Hunter qualified as a chartered accountant at Leeds City Council in 1994. His background is in local government and he is currently the Head of Diligence and Best Value at Cambridgeshire County Council. He has had a number of previous voluntary positions including being a CIPFA Council member and Chair of the CIPFA regional network. Passionate about the importance and benefits of a strong community, Neil was Chair of the City of York Athletic Club from 2008 to 2015 with a continuous agenda to increase inclusivity and promote the accessibility of athletics to all.
Paul Gaudin grew up locally and attended HRC College, then known as Huntingdon Technical College to study mechanical engineering.
Paul has been immersed in the business, design and manufacturing world throughout his working life, picking up design and enterprise awards from an early age. He founded the New York Bagel Company, today an exceptionally well-known brand.
His many innovations include the development of the Q score used to assess health risks and promote healthier lifestyles. He took this business global and has extensive international business experience and networks. He is currently an Advisor and Mentor on the NHS Clinical Entrepreneurs Scheme, an NIA Assessor as well as chairing two health company boards. One of his more recent projects assists networking of families and friends when a member is ill or in hospital.
Richard Tunnicliffe is Regional Director, CBI East of England. Richard joined the CBI in 1997 after completing his degree in applied biology at the University of Hertfordshire. He completed his MBA in 2005.
He worked initially in the CBI headquarters with responsibility for a wide range of membership activities including recruitment and regional relations. He moved to the CBI East of England office in July 2000 where he had responsibility for the whole range of CBI activities in the East. He was appointed Regional Director in July 2005. This role includes regular liaison with senior executives in CBI member companies and lobbying on a regional level on issues such as skills, transport, broadband, housing and aviation.
He includes football amongst his wide range of interests despite his support for Barnsley Football Club! Richard is married and lives in Ely with his wife Vicky, his children Sam and Gracie and two kittens Cagney and Lacey.
Job Titles:
- BTEC Level 4 HNC Engineering Student
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- Deputy Principal, Finance & Resources
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- Deputy Chair of Governors, Chair of Finance & Resources Committee and Chair of Remuneration Committee
Tim is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and has more than 25 years' experience in senior international executive financial roles, including several as a main board director of public companies. Tim has extensive experience of IPO's, fund raising, integrating international acquisitions, restructuring, outsourcing and implementing systems. He spent his first seven years of his career with Price Waterhouse, including three years in Chicago.
Job Titles:
- Audit & Risk Committee Member
Tim qualified as a solicitor having trained at a Cambridge law firm. Over the years Tim has specialised as a financial service lawyer either acting for or employed by large financial institutions or smaller financial technology businesses. Some of these businesses have had local offices in Cambridge - where Tim began to understand the training needs of businesses in this region. Tim has been a member of numerous Risk & Audit Committees of regulated financial services businesses, and so supports the College with best practices from an equally highly regulated sector. Tim lives in Impington near Cambridge and having been brought up in the East of England, Tim is passionate about the opportunities that further education can bring to the local community.
Job Titles:
- JS Media Exhibitions Manager
Initially, Yvette trained as a Childcare Practitioner, worked in schools, and nurseries where she later became a deputy manager and shortly afterwards a manager. She later went to work in Local Authority Inspection (prior to Ofsted).
Yvette has several qualifications in the childcare and teaching sectors, many of these have been gained while she was working, this enables her to understand many of the learners that she has trained currently and in the past.
Before joining CRC as an online assessor for the Distance Learning Team, Yvette spent many years working in colleges as a lecturer, assessor and Lead Internal Quality Assurer in both curriculum areas and work-based learning. In her current role, Yvette supports adult learners with their qualifications, she also supports newer staff members and the maintenance of quality with the courses she is involved with.
Yvette maintains her commitment to the Early Years by being the chairperson of a local nursery in the area where she lives and supports the manager, staff, and childcare students within the setting. This also enables her to maintain "hands-on" practice in the sector. She also updates her knowledge through training, conferences, and webinars.