Our Trustees and Management Team

OUR TEAM

The North East Learning Provider Network is a non-profit organisation and is governed by a board of trustees. Our management group, comprising of senior members of staff from our membership, helps shape the direction of the network. The group is built up of senior leaders from our members. Trustees and members of the management group support NELP on a voluntary basis.

CHAIR

NELP Chair and Head of Network Relationships

Jo Gillette

Andrew is the main point of contact for existing and new members. He represents NELP members in several forums including the North East LEP Skills Advisory Panel. Andrew has over 15 years experience in Training, Learning and Development. Having worked for both independent training providers and led multi-national corporate training departments, he is an experienced leader and is the founder of north east based ATC Training. He also supports two organisations as a Trustee/Non-Executive Director in addition to his role at NELP.

TRUSTEES

TRUSTEES AMANAGEMENT GROUP

Head of Business Development, Seta

Karen Routledge

Karen has been involved in STEM teaching and support for over 30 years starting with leading Sunderland Council's Study Support Team, progressing into her own education consultancy which she ran for 12 years before then leading to the Business Development function for Apprenticeships at both Rolls-Royce Training Centre and now at Seta.

CEO, B-Skill Limited

Paul Wileman

Paul Wileman is the founder and CEO of B-Skill Limited, a national training provider based in the Northeast of England. As a director of Northern Skills Network and management member of Northeast Learning Provider Network Paul is also an active advocate for Independent Training Providers. In his spare time, Paul enjoys capturing wildlife photography which reflects his passion for the natural environment and sustainability issues.

Managing Director, Access Training Limited

David Armstrong

David is a Chartered Accountant and has been in the FE Industry for 12 years. Son of former NELP Chair and Access Training owner Malcolm Armstrong, David is been Managing Director of Access Training since 2020. David is a keen believer in the strength and value of local providers working together in collaboration and that NELP is a vital tool in achieving this.

Apprenticeships Quality Manager, NCG

Ross Radford

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TRUSTEES