Alison Jack (Midlands)

Alison moved into the field of education and business links over ten years ago from a background as an account manager in the business software industry. She joined Warwickshire Education Business Partnership in 1997 as an area coordinator, and then left to join Young Enterprise as a regional manager in 2006. Email Alison

Tel: 07891 224358

Simon Page (Wales & South West)

With a background in the private and not-for-profit sectors, Simon is experienced in developing sustainable partnerships between business and education providers. He joined us in 2008 from a private sector training provider where he managed national contracts, promoting the importance of participation in vocational training and skills. Email Simon

Hayden Kinley (Northern Ireland)

Hayden has over 30 years' experience in the secondary and FE sectors in Northern Ireland. His experience includes curriculum design, programme management, quality assurance, and management of  large multi-agency projects. Email Hayden

Tel: 07540 446016

Ayesha Patel (London and South East)

Since completing a Masters in International Studies and Diplomacy, Ayesha has had experience in the not-for profit sector both in the UK and abroad. She joined us after a year in Singapore, where she worked on a Corporate Social Responsibility framework for Nokia Siemens Networks' Asia Pacific Region. Email Ayesha

Tel: 020 7986 5494

James Mills (London and South East)

James has a background in the youth development and commercial sectors; including international experience in recruitment, event management and consulting. He has joined from Young Enterprise where he was responsible for the delivery of enterprise education programmes for young people throughout North and West London. Email James

Tel: 020 7986 5494

Candace Gilbert (North East)

Candace has over 15 years experience in PR, marketing and event management in the commercial and not-for-profit sectors. After working in London and then Bristol, she returned to her northern roots and joined the NSPCC organising fundraising events and promoting the work of the charity to local primary schools. Email Candace

Tel: 07879 470 753

Emily Smith (Yorkshire and Humber)

Previous to Career Academies UK, Emily spent 11 years at BNY Mellon where her responsibilities included Operations Manager looking after staff development and special projects. It was here that she was first introduced to Career Academies UK as an employee supporter and later taking up the role of LAB Chair for St John Fisher RC High School in Dewsbury where she is an ex-pupil. Emily is currently on maternity leave. 

Kevin Oliver (Yorkshire and Humber)

Kevin has over 30 years experience in secondary education, including ten years in senior management as a curriculum deputy and headteacher of a Business and Enterprise College.  He has also managed business education links and careers information and work related learning projects within a local authority.  Kevin has worked in the not for profit sector on a national personal finance education project with schools and local authorities across Yorkshire and the Humber. Email Kevin

Sue Long (Midlands)

Sue is experienced in bid writing, contract management, project management and employer engagement, having worked for the Training and Enterprise Council, Business Link and in business development in the FE sector. With seven years as Director of Business and Enterprise at a secondary school, Sue is also a Consortium Coordinator for two 14-19 partnerships and a local area board member for Young Enterprise. Sue is currently working for Career Academies UK as a Consultant Regional Manager.

Nicola Moss (London and South East) 

Nicola has over eight years experience in project management in both the public and private sector, across a range of European and Mainstream funded objectives. Prior to her appointment at Career Academies UK, Nicola managed large scale funding provisions within the Welfare to Work sector, including Future Jobs Fund in Greater Manchester and Flexible New Deal in London. Nicola’s experience includes bid writing, project development and partnership working. Email Nicola

Anne Wexelstein (Scotland)

Anne brings over 20 years of experience gained in the corporate, public and third sectors. In her UK and internationally focused leadership role at Ernst & Young as a Senior Manager, she developed a deep interest in leadership, coaching and organisational development.  She has also worked as a Programme and Business Development Director at a Scottish Charity and Social Enterprise that worked closed with educationalists, social services and community development. As a Chartered Accountant, Anne is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland and is also a Chartered Member of the Institute of Personnel and Development.  Email Anne

Ian Nichol (North West)