Central Services Team

Executive Leadership

Mr Bob Moorhouse MBE
Chief Operating Officer

Mr Bob Moorhouse MBE

Bob is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Finance, Estate Management, Health and Safety, Governance, HR, IT and compliance across the Trust.  

Mr Steven Dewing
Chief Financial Officer

Mr Steven Dewing

Steven Dewing - Chief Financial Officer joined the Trust in September 2021. Having trained at Larking Gowen as an AAT and ACA audit and accounts junior, he subsequently moved into private healthcare and then the NHS.

Steven has over 20 years’ experience in Finance including financial planning, business partnering, statutory reporting, service transformation and process improvement. 

Mrs Tina Smith
HR Director

Mrs Tina Smith

Tina is responsible for the HR strategy and operations for the whole Trust

Department Leadership

Mr Karl Coleman
Director of IT

Mr Karl Coleman

Karl is responsible for management and oversight of the Trust IT systems, infrastructure and service delivery. Karl has over 30 years experience as an IT professional and prior to working in Education, was employed within the financial sector.

Ms Jade O’Brien
Assistant HR Director

Ms Jade O’Brien

Jade leads the team of HR Officers and is responsible for the operational delivery of HR, compliance and recruitment support to all schools in the Trust.

Mr Steve Peck
Estates Manager

Mr Steve Peck

Steve manages the Trust Forward Maintenance Register and all aspects of estate management across Trust schools.