UET Staff (ID 1110)

• Nicholas Fowler
  Head of Business Operations
  Nicholas Fowler

  Hi, I'm Nick, a strategic business operations leader experienced in driving growth, transforming organisations, and building high-performing teams across multiple sectors.

  My UET journey began when I joined as Interim Head of Business Operations. I was drawn to UET's mission of empowering young people with special educational needs and disabilities, and saw an opportunity to apply my strategic and operational experience to help the trust grow, evolve, and deliver even greater impact. Since joining, my focus has been on strengthening governance, optimising processes, and supporting the cross functional teams to work more effectively, ensuring UET remains resilient, sustainable, and mission-driven in an ever-changing landscape.

  Outside of UET, I enjoy exploring new travel destinations, staying active through field sports and have a passion for all things mechanical.

• Kathy Currie
  Skills for Life Manager
  Kathy Currie

  Hi, I'm Kathy. I have worked in various sectors of the care industry since 2019 and have loved every moment of it.

  I joined UET in May 2023 as a Support Worker and quickly realised that this was where I belonged. I couldn't be happier to now be the Manager of Skills for Life, where we spend our days supporting young adults with complex and profound additional needs to learn, grow, socialise, have their voices heard, and really just have lots of fun. I am blessed to hold a role that supports the business to grow and ensures our adults consistently thrive.

  In my home life, I'm an active and spiritual person. I practice yoga, train in callisthenics and weightlifting at the gym and otherwise generally prefer to be surrounded by nature.

• Pauline Sambou-Jeng
  Skills For Work Manager
  Pauline Sambou-Jeng

  Hello, my name is Pauline, and I am the Skills for Work Lead. I started working at UET in May 2021 as a Support Worker in the Skills for Work and Shorts Breaks provisions. In March 2022, I was offered the opportunity to become the Short Breaks Lead. It was a huge stepping stone for me and a great opportunity for me to gain new leadership skills and to experience these new challenges first hand. I returned to the Skills for Work provision in 2023 to later take on the role as a Lead.

  As a lead and working at UET, no day is the same. But working with a wonderful team and these incredible young people gives me a sense of belonging. The young people are such an inspiration and a joy to work with and I enjoy every moment of it.

• Julie Perring
  Bespoke Manager
  Julie Perring

• Iona Harding
  Outdoor Learning Coordinator
  Iona Harding

  Hi I'm Iona, and I'm one of the Outdoor Learning Coordinators at the Farm. I have just graduated from University with a Bachelor's Degree. Alongside my studies, I had the experience to coach in both primary and secondary schools. Here I discovered my passion for nurturing young minds and helping them to discover the benefits of learning.

  At the farm, I manage the poultry and horticulture side and the development of our new outdoor learning centre. I have been around horses for all my life and used to show jump competitively, I also enjoy gardening and spending my time in nature so my role here at UET is the perfect fit! I also work in the operational side of UET helping with various projects - such as marketing.

  Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, travelling and exploring new places and I'm also a keen photographer and like to document all my experiences. As well as this, I volunteer at my local Church where I help run a youth club - something I find very rewarding.

• Courtney Perring
  Bespoke Lead
  Courtney Perring

  I first started my journey four years ago at Skills for Life, during my time there I met some lovely people, staff and young adults. Every day I was greeted by the smiles on the young people's faces as we welcomed them through the door, I truly felt the appreciation from parents as they left their Young Person in our care. I love the feeling of making a difference to the lives of the young adults we support, and I love how rewarding my job can be.

  Whilst I enjoyed my time at Skills for Life, I really enjoy spending time with animals being the crazy animal lover that I am, this led to me then dividing my time between SFL and supporting at the Farm. As much as I love having my hair and nails done, nothing makes me happier than sitting in a chicken coop and the smell of horse manure! Sadly, Covid then hit, and I had to leave the Farm which led me on to the next part of my journey at Bespoke and have been here for the last 3 years. I love that every day is different, there is always a story to tell and seeing the progression here is the biggest thing that I love here at Bespoke. I have learnt so many new skills since starting Bespoke and continue to do so, I have also learned so much from the Young Adults we support here. Bespoke really does feel like one big family, and I wouldn't want to work anywhere else.

• Sharlene Flaherty
  Skills for Life Senior Support Worker
  Sharlene Flaherty

  Hi my name is Sharlene.

  I joined UET in 2022 as a support worker ,and over the past few years, I've grown into my current role as Senior support worker at Skills for life.

  This role is very important to me, supporting our young people and seeing the difference we can make-especially when I see them laughing, smiling and enjoying themselves – is what drives me every day

  Even the tough days are worth it when I know we as a team are making such a positive impact.

  I'm really proud to be part of such a fun, hardworking and dedicated team like skills for life.

  Outside of work;

  My children and wider family are very important to me. We all spend a lot of time together (dinners, bbq's, trips and holidays)

  in 2024 I gained a grandson who I adore and love to spend time with, It's a pleasure to watching him grow and learn new things

  I also like a bit of ‘me' time which usually involves a few drinks with my close friends

• Leticia Seong
  Business Administrator
  Leticia Seong

  Hi, I am Leticia!

  I am the Business Administrator at UET, where I handle a variety of administrative tasks, including documentation, compliance, fleet management, and assisting with recruitment

  I ensure records are maintained, processes run smoothly, and compliance is met while assisting with interviews helping bring new talent into our team and onboarding.

  UET is an amazing place with wonderful people, and it's a joy to be here. Seeing our young people happy every day makes this role incredibly rewarding. This is my first job in care, and I'm having a great experience.

  Outside of work, I love spending quality time with my family, enjoying fun activities with my daughter, shopping, and watching movies together

• Ray Dance
  Facilities Technician
  Ray Dance

  Hi, I am Ray, I am the Handyman at UET. I deal with everything that needs fixing/painting/removing or installing.

  I joined UET in Oct 23 but have been working in SEN provision for 19 years (provisionally at Brimble Hill School for 18 of those years) I enjoy the varied work not any one day is the same and there are always challenges along the way. Working at UET makes you feel like you are making a difference and is definitely so much more than just an job! Working alongside our amazing young people who brighten up everyone's day.

  Outside of work I love spending time with family and friends having a drink or two, walking and attending live music events.