Tom Bulman - General Manager
Joined in 1997 as research officer, now helping to set the company's vision and inspire staff to enjoy and do well in their work. To generate the work, I need to understand the needs of schools and local businesses, set plans which meet those needs and manage resources to deliver those plans to quality standards. It’s challenging and fun – especially working directly with young people. The best part for me is feeling part of a committed team.  Milton Keynes is brimming with innovation and ambition, and that’s what I like my team to bring to the company’s mission.

Fay Bagley - Learning Mentor (attached to KS4)
I joined Countec EBP in 2009 and my main responsibility is to support the Personal Tutor in delivering Personal Learning Plans for up to 12 KS4 students, focusing on students with special learning needs.

Shanise Butler - iPEC Learning Mentor
I started working at Countec EBP in October 2006 and have now joined the new iPEC for north Milton Keynes.  My main responsibility is to support the Personal Tutor in delivering Personal Learning Plans for up to 12 KS4 students, focusing on students with special learning needs.

Arlindo Camacho - Placements  Officer
I began working for Countec EBP in March 2007 and my role involves liaising with local businesses and schools to provide a placement service that benefits students, businesses and the local community. One of the most rewarding aspects of this role is when we can place a student in the job of their choice as potentially we are setting them on the course to their future profession.

Nicole Collarbone - KS3 Coach Mentor
I joined Countec EBP in 2009 to develop and deliver innovative, transformational learning programmes supporting successful reintegration of challenging KS3 students into mainstream school.  The programme also improves attendance and behaviour.

Laura Galloway - KS3 Coach Mentor
I became a member of Countec EBP in 2009 and am part of the team who develop and deliver innovative, transformational learning programmes supporting successful reintegration of challenging KS3 students into mainstream school.  An intensive 5-week programme also develops emotional intelligence focusing on self-awareness, awareness of others and management of relationships, with shorter programmes addressing specific aspects, e.g. bullying.

Anne Georgio - iPEC Learning Mentor
I joined Countec EBP in 2009 to be part of the new iPEC for the north of Milton Keynes.  I support the Personal Tutor in delivering Personal Learning Plans for up to 12 KS4 students, focusing on students with special learning needs.

Christina Grant - Employer Engagement Executive (South)
Joined in June 2007 responsible for communications and organisation of the annual Investors in Education Awards, now developing and delivering a range of quality employer engagement services to meet the needs of a cluster of schools in the south of Milton Keynes. I believe the work that Countec EBP does is invaluable and can really “make a difference”. Without the support of employers we cannot offer our young people the vocational experiences upon which they can be active citizens and make informed life and employment choices.

Sarah Hall - Employer Engagement Executive (Central)
I have worked for Countec EBP since 2005 and co-ordinated links between local businesses and schools to provide young people aged 14-15 a quality Work Experience placement to develop employability competencies and learn about the world of work.  Best part is when targets for placing students are met efficiently and students get the placement choice they want”.

Roxanne Huntley - Learning Mentor (attached to KS4)
I joined Countec EBP in 2009.  My main responsibility is to support the Personal Tutor in delivering Personal Learning Plans for up to 12 KS4 students, focusing on students with special learning needs.

Carl Joys - Senior Coach Mentor (KS3)

Derek Jones - Project Manager and Co-ordinator of Chemistry at Work (external consultant)
"Chemistry at Work” events put the WOW factor back into Chemistry, and the broadly related sciences, for school students and provide staff development opportunities for companies. Sponsored by the Royal Society of Chemistry, these events show students the possibilities and value of different scientific careers, through short and varied demonstrations. The students see how this is part of everyday life and the world of work, both locally and abroad while the organisations taking part enhance both their image and their future recruitment possibilities.

Justine King - Senior Coach Mentor KS3
Joined in 2004 to work with disaffected teenagers in an alternative education provision, focusing on employability.  Following the closure of Citischool, I now play a key role in smooth day to day running and delivery of a motivating programme of learning for all iPEC students that brings about measurable progress and achievement and deputise for the Programme Leader as appropriate.

Susan Kirton - Personal Tutor KS4
I worked on the Extended placements, organising long term work experience placements (up to 3 days per week), helping prepare the students involved for interviews and their work placements.  I am now a member of the new iPEC team where I plan and support the learning of up to 12 KS4 students, working closely with families to ensure learning goals are reached, accreditation is achieved and students either re-integrate back into school (in a few cases) or progress to further education, employment and/or training.

Debby Mack – KS4 Manager
I joined Countec as Citischool Project Manager at the beginning of the Autumn term in 2006 and am now iPEC Key Stage 4 Manager. My background was with NVQ’s in the workplace with under 25’s before I moved on to teaching basic and key skills in a male prison.  During this time I gained my PGCE.  I have also been involved in teaching health and safety and am a first aid trainer. 

Theresa Mercer - HR & Admin Manager 
I joined Countec in September 2008 on a temporary contract to cover maternity leave as the HR Officer. I have since joined the Company on a permanent basis.  My job has grown to supporting the Company and staff in a HR management role along with dealing with the Company Finances and the management of the office and IT.

Karen O’Geare – iPEC Administrator
I joined Countec as the Administrator for Citischool in August 2001 and am now the Administrator for the new iPEC.  I am the first point of contact for parent/carers, staff and anyone wishing to find out any information about iPEC. My job is very varied and as well as my office duties I am given the chance to get involved with other aspects of iPEC which means I get to meet and work with the students. My job is very interesting and one that I enjoy immensely.

Akwesi Penemo - KS3 Manager

Helen Pritchard - Personal Tutor (KS4)
To plan and support the learning of up to 12 KS4 students, working closely with families to ensure learning goals are reached, accreditation is achieved and students either re-integrate back into school (in a few cases) or progress to further education, employment and/or training.

Bhupinder Roda – Specialist - Diplomas and YA's
I joined Countec EBP in 2002 and my role involves co-ordinating WRL and Enterprise activities within Schools and also engaging employers in our Enterprise activities.  I am also responsible for co-ordinating employer engagement work on the Diploma lines, launched in Milton Keynes in 2009.  I organize a programme called Reading Partners as well, which involves volunteers from local business going into Primary Schools to help support and read with young pupils.  I am also responsible for a project called Equal Choices which involves Year 9 (13 year olds) minority ethnic and socially disadvantaged students going out on a Shadowing programme at employer’s premises.

Imogen Sandison - HR & Admin Asst (Temp)
To assist HR & Admin Manager.

Michael Sandison - Director of Employer Engagement
Key responsibility is to develop and manage a range of quality employer engagement services, including work experience and work-related learning, to ensure all school leavers in Milton Keynes are employable.

Soo Smith - Manager of iPEC
Key responsibilities are to develop and deliver a new independent Personalised Education Centre (iPEC) to meet Ofsted requirements through work-related learning and education business partnership.  Responsible for managing up to 15 staff including KS4 Curriculum Leader, KS3 Programme Leader, Personal Tutors, Learning Mentors and Personal Coaches.

Claire Stackpoole – Employer Engagement Executive (North)
Joined in 1996 I am now responsible for developing and delivering a range of quality employer engagement services, including work experience and work-related learning, to meet the needs of schools in north Milton Keynes. The most rewarding part of my job is meeting the students and co-ordinating the best opportunities for the student as well as the employer.

Bev Stephenson - Personal Tutor (KS4)
I joined Countec EBP in 2009 to plan and support the learning of up to 12 KS4 students, working closely with families to ensure learning goals are reached, accreditation is achieved and students either re-integrate back into school (in a few cases) or progress to further education, employment and/or training.

Vicki Wain - Personal Tutor (KS4)
Joined in 2004 to co-ordinate links between local businesses and schools to provide quality, fun enterprise events and work experience placements.  Since moving to Citischool and now iPEC, I am now responsible for planning and supporting the learning of up to 12 KS4 students, working closely with families to ensure learning goals are reached, accreditation is achieved and students either re-integrate back into school (in a few cases) or progress to further education, employment and/or training.