Welcome to EMAT
Chief Executive & Accounting Officer
With a lifelong commitment to facilitating the best outcomes for children, Joshua has worked across the education sector at senior level for over 20 years.
Finance and Operations Director & Chief Financial Officer
Paul joined the Trust in January 2018. His background is in finance having previously worked at director level in international mass manufacturing; engineering and construction and as finance director in SME companies in the UK.
HR Business Partner
Hena has a background in Human Resources and is a HR Business Partner for the Trust. She is also an experienced project manager and an accredited PRINCE2 practitioner.
Head of School Development
Katy leads on school-to-school support for the Trust to spread effective practice and foster strong collaboration.
Executive Assistant
Chloe is our Executive Assistant, supporting the central team and schools to ensure consistency and a strong connection throughout the Trust.
Head of Governance and Safeguarding
Monica is responsible for both governance and safeguarding within the Trust.
Finance Business Partner
Nattria is the Trust's management accountant, responsible for monitoring budgets across the Trust and its schools.
PR and Communications Manager
As an experienced journalist and award-winning PR professional, Joni brings a wealth of experience in media relations, stakeholder management, social media and crisis communications.
Finance Apprentice
Simran is the Trust's finance apprentice, working alongside the finance team while studying at college.
HR Business Partner
Serena is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. She has experience of working within several industries mainly within the private sector.
Lead Academy Improvement Partner
Giles Osborne is one of the Lead Academy Improvement Partners and a specialist in all areas of school data/performance from primary to secondary including special and all types of alternative provisions.
Lead Academy Improvement Partner
As well as being headteacher at the Trust's Castle Academy, Lorna is one of the two Lead Academy Improvement Partners for the Trust central team.
Procurement Manager
Nel is the Procurement Manager for the Trust, ensuring we are getting the best value for money when procuring contracts and services for our schools.
Payroll and Pensions Officer
Danielle is an experienced payroll, pensions and book-keeping manager and has previously worked in a payroll bureau for more than three years processing payrolls for multiple businesses.
Estates Manager
Tony is responsible for heath and safety in all of the Trust's schools and oversees the team of school site supervisors and managers.
Workforce Planning and Talent Management Officer
Lorna is an experienced HR professional, with particular experience in the field of teacher recruitment.
Management Accountant
Munya is a management accountant for the Trust, responsible for monitoring budgets across the Trust and its schools.
IT Business Partner
Dave is the Trust’s IT Business Partner and oversees the implementation, management and support of the whole trust IT provision.
Head of Shared Services
As Head of Shared Services, Daryl is responsible for ensuring the technology and infrastructure is of a high and reliable standard.
Finance Business Partner
Dhillan is one of the Trust's Finance Business Partners, responsible for monitoring budgets across the Trust and its schools.
