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22 April 2026

MOVERS AND SHAKERS: EDITION 448

Ruby Parmar Chair of Governors, Milton Keynes College Group Start date: January 2024 Concurrent Job: Various non-executive director roles Interesting fact: A few years ago, Ruby participated in the Milton Keynes’ version of Strictly Come Dancing. After four months of intensive dance training with a professional partner, Ruby went on to win the competition and […]

MOVERS AND SHAKERS: EDITION 450

Mel Higgins Trustee, WorldSkills UK Start date: January 2024 Concurrent Job: Principal and Chief Executive, Northern Regional College, Northern Ireland Interesting fact: Mel is a keen cyclist and joined his staff to complete sponsored cycles between the Campuses (100 miles) to raise funds for local charities Martin Rennison Director of Business Growth and Employer Partnerships, […]

MOVERS AND SHAKERS: EDITION 449

Henry Taylor Toone Chief Financial Officer, Trafford and Stockport College Group Start date: January 2024 Previous Job: Deputy Principal, Chesterfield College Interesting fact: Henry owns a small sheep farm in the Peak District with 30 ewes, 2 pigs, 3 chickens, 4 cows and a donkey – a challenging but very fulfilling endeavour, much like working […]

MOVERS AND SHAKERS: EDITION 447

Angela Joyce Chief Executive Officer, Capital City College Group Start date: January 2024 Previous Job: Chief Executive Officer, WCG Interesting fact: Angela has represented the country as an athlete and raced in the London Marathon from the elite start. She now competes regularly in one-day eventing with her horses Scott Forbes Deputy Chief Executive, Skills […]

MOVERS AND SHAKERS: EDITION 446

David Oloke Chief Academic Officer, New Model Institute for Technology & Engineering (NMITE) Start date: February 2024 Previous job: Head of Technical Education and Apprenticeships, University of Brighton Interesting fact: David is involved in faith-based charitable work as someone who enjoys seeing the development of people and communities. He also enjoys travelling for work and […]

MOVERS AND SHAKERS: EDITION 445

Paul Freeman Commercial Director, Apprentify Group Start date: November 2023 Previous job: Managing Director, Global Knowledge Apprenticeships (GKA) Interesting fact: Paul is a fan of martial arts. Trained in Tae Kwon Do, Paul has earned himself a black belt in the sport. Julie Lappin Executive Director, Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network Start date: January 2024 […]