Meet Louise

Louise joined the Trust in 2022 and is the Trust’s Lead HR Officer- Employee Relations. Her role involves the provision of comprehensive HR support and advice across the Trust, and the development and implementation of HR Policy and Strategy, which underpins Trust values and objectives.

Louise is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) which is the professional body for HR and People Development. In addition to her degree in Human Resource Management and Psychology, she holds a Masters Qualification in Human Resources.

I love my role as Lead HR Officer- Employee Relations. I thrive on the challenge that working with people brings and enjoy unravelling the complexity of issues that are presented to me. I feel privileged to be in a role that allows me to help shape the culture and direction of the Trust.

HR Officer- Employee Relations

About Louise

Louise brings to the Trust over 20 years’ experience in the profession of Human Resources, having worked in Local Government, Schools and the NHS. Louise is passionate about promoting an organisational culture that supports wellbeing in the workplace and encourages and motivates staff to work collaboratively to reach their full potential.

Louise ensures the Trust has robust policies in place to underpin HR processes so that staff are equipped to carry out their roles effectively.

Louise is keen to promote positive employee relations as she believes that by working together, we can achieve the best outcome for our Children and Young People.

Other team members

Charlotte Allsopp | Marches Academy Trust
Nicola Fox | Marches Academy Trust
Claire Turner, Team Members | Marches Academy Trust
Cavelle Priestley-Bird, Team Members | Marches Academy Trust
Sarah Finch, Team Members | Marches Academy Trust

Mandy Jones

Executive Director of Education (School Improvement)

Amy Chevin-Dooley

Executive Director of Education (Inclusions and LEAD for Safeguarding and SEND)

Charlotte Allsopp

Executive Director of Finance and Business

Claire Turner

Senior Executive Director of Education

Alison Pearson

Executive Director of Education

Cavelle Priestley-Bird

Executive Director of People and Development