Our Staff

staff-177.jpgJohn Lawton – Chief Executive Officer

John, who joined OCNYHR in April 2009, is responsible for managing the affairs of the Network in accordance with the policy of the Council of Members. As the Chief Executive Officer, John reports directly to the Board of Trustees on matters of Strategic Development, Operational Effectiveness, Finance and Management, with the support of an enthusiastic and skilled Senior Management Team.

John writes a regular blog to update members of activity in the network and to ensure that members are kept up-to-date on significant national policy developments and matters that directly affect the Yorkshire and Humber Region. Please click here to view the Chief Executive’s Blog.

Operations - Customer Service

Velda Hobson - Operations Manager

The Operations Manager is responsible for the organisations operations, including management of customer services, health and safety and the provision of personnel guidance. Velda is a member of the Senior Management Team.

Theresa Shaw - Network CPD Administrator

Theresa is a front-line customer service staff member dealing with enquiries and bookings regarding Staff Development training.

Rose Jardine – Administrator

Rose is a front-line customer service staff member dealing with accreditation enquiries and staff development.

Gillian Winfield-Gill – Administrator

Gillian is a front-line customer service staff member dealing with enquiries and staff development.  Gillian also provides administrative support for HR.

Karen Lumb – Committee Secretary (PA)

Karen’s responsibility is to service the Board of Trustees and the other Committees and is also PA to the Chief Executive Officer.

Janet Martin – Senior Administrator (Membership & Centre Approval)

Janet is responsible for the administration of Membership and Centre Approval. 

Business Development

Clare Wigzell - Business Development Manager

Clare is responsible for the Business Development Officer Team and Business Development Strategy for the OCN and is a member of the Senior Management Team.

Jayne Belkadi - Business Development Officer

Jayne is the Business Development Officer for Wakefield, N & NE Lincolnshire and leads OCNYHR's work with the Foundation Learning Tier and Skills for Life.

Laura Sheasby - Business Development Officer

Laura is the Business Development Officer for Barnsley, Hull, Bridlington & leads OCNYHR's work with the Workforce Development / Work based learning.

Caro Blount-Shah - Business Development Officer

Caro is the Business Development Officer for Bradford and Doncaster Districts & leads OCNYHR's work with the Health Sector.

Laiqa Sheikh - Business Development Officer

Laiqa is the Business Development Officer for North Yorkshire & leads OCNYHR's work with the BME Sector.

Guy Farrar - Business Development Officer

Guy is the Business Development Officer for Leeds & leads OCNYHR's work with the Community and Voluntary Sector.

Linda Moore - Business Development Officer

Linda is the Business Development Officer for Rotherham, North Nottinghamshire and Chesterfield areas & leads OCNYHR's 14-19 work, Information Advice and Guidance (IAG).

Gill Roberts - Senior Administrator (Business Development)

Gill is a Senior Administrator dealing with the administration for the Business Development Team.

Debbie Gill - Senior Administrator (Business Development)

Debbie is a Senior Administrator dealing with the administration for the Business Development Team.

Susanne Dyer – Administrator (Business Development)

Susanne is the Administrator supporting the Business Development Team.

Access to HE

Julie Knowles - Access to HE Manager

Julie leads on all the Access to HE work across the Yorkshire and Humber Region and is responsible for developing provision and supporting providers to meet the QAA license as an Access Validating Agency (AVA).

Angie Hall – Senior Administrator (Access to HE)

Angie is responsible for the administration of the AVA and the Access to HE provision.

Finance, IT, Awards and Registrations

Melisa Vujatovic - Finance/IT Manager

The Finance/IT Manager oversees the Region’s finances and members' accounts and advises the Regional Director and Board of Trustees on financial matters. Mel is also responsible for the management of IT systems & network across the region and the registrations and awards. Mel is a member of the Senior Management Team.

Dean Longley - ICT Officer

Dean is responsible for the day to day running of the OCN’s IT systems, including MIS support and development.

Kim Cockell - Administrator (Finance/MIS)

Kim is responsible for daily financial operations including invoicing of Centres and payment of suppliers and MIS reporting.

Joe Schofield - Administrator (Finance/MIS)

Joe is responsible for daily financial operations including invoicing of Centres and payment of suppliers and moderators.

Christine Ibbotson - Awards Team Leader

Christine leads the Awards Team and is responsible for the implementation and management of the registration and certification process and customer service.

James Phillips - Administrator (Learner Registration)

James is a member of the Awards Team dealing with accreditation enquiries and the registration and certification of learners.

Sarah Cunningham- Administrator (Learner Registration)

Sarah is a member of the Awards Team dealing with accreditation enquiries and the registration and certification of learners.

John Trout - Administrator (Learner Registration)

John is a member of the Awards Team dealing with accreditation enquiries and the registration and certification of learners.

To contact any member of staff please send your emails to Enquiries.