Meet The Team
Meet the folks who make it all happen. We see big potential in every moment and care deeply about what we do every day. Our unique development guarantees that we have the very best staff at every level of operation. Our leadership team reflects a group of diverse individuals with breadth and depth of experience across the company.
The Board of Directors
Sadie Sharp
CEO
Sadie is a management consultant, and the founder of the Platform Project. She has worked with young people and non-for-profit organisations to help them transform their lives and organisations and decided to launch the Platform Project to bring together a number of innovative practices that she has witnessed and designed. Sadie is responsible for the day to day running of the project, and for setting the strategic direction of the organisation.
Vicky Parker
Chair
Vicky is Chief Operations Officer for WestSpring IT, an IT & Telecoms solutions provider who have their head office in Bristol. With 20 years previous experience within the recruitment industry, Vicky joined the Platform Project to help support and grow the Employer proposition - matching young people with local employers and supporting their on-boarding and induction journey. Now Chair of the Board, Vicky leads on Operational strategy and supports the CEO as required.
Andy Langley
Vice Chair
Andy is CEO of Ntegra Ltd, a specialist technology consultancy based in Swindon. Ntegra works with a broad range of globally recognised brands. As a local employer Andy is keen to ensure there is a great pool of talent in Swindon – working with the Platform Project is key to making this happen; the projects approach to helping young people grow and develop, infused with an entrepreneurial spirit makes it unique in this area.
Jon Joyce
Non-Executive Director (Finance Director)
Jon is a local Director for Metro Bank and has over 20 years experience of helping a range of different companies manage their growth and financial Governance. Jon joined the Platform Project to help structure the different income streams to achieve the ambitious goals of becoming financially sustainable despite being a not-for-profit organisation.
Mike Land
Non-Executive Director (Marketing Director)
Mike is a talented creative with almost 30 years of experience in the design industry. He has worked for a wide range of clients from different sectors, including some well-known brands such as Texaco, Tie Rack, Battersea Dogs Home and De Vere Hotels.
"I love working with young creatives and jumped at the chance to support The Platform Project."
Mike joined the board to help raise the profile of the organisation and support fundraising events. His extensive knowledge and creative approach will be a great addition.
Carol Kitching
Non-Executive Director (Compliance Director)
Would you like to join us?
We are always looking for voluntary Non-Executive Directors, so if you are keen to use your professional skills to help drive forward an ambitions non-profit to revolutionise the way young people are developed, please email us on info@platformproject.co.uk
The staff that make the magic happen...
Engage Delivery Team
Fiona Simpson
Youth Development Manager
Education Lead
Jaime
Programme Lead - Engage & Boost
Gemma
Programme Lead
Tutor - Discovery
Katie
Senior Youth Trainer
Riley
Youth Trainer
Jess
Teaching Assistant
Taya
Teaching Assistant
Therapeutic Mentor
Xenie
Tutor - Discover
Therapeutic Mentors
Tony Niester
Welfare Manager
Mentoring Lead
Dan
Therapeutic Mentor
Dan has been a mentor to young people across a variety of settings that have included further education, employment/ volunteering, residential and community/ outreach. The majority of his experience has been working with young people on the autistic spectrum.
Justine Evans
Therapeutic Mentor
Sean
Therapeutic Mentor
Sonya
Therapeutic Mentor
Saxone
Therapeutic Mentor
Nicola
Therapeutic Mentor
Nicole
Therapeutic Mentor
Tess
Therapeutic Mentor
Tess is a qualified counsellor who is building her own private counselling company alongside working as a mentor. A mum to teenagers, Tess loves supporting young people.
Jo
Therapeutic Mentor
Elaine
Therapeutic Mentor
Elaine is a qualified Trauma Psychotherapist and Mindfulness Coach and Practitioner. She runs her own clinic for private patients’ working with both children and adults. Her clinic supports patients who present with Neurodiversity, PTSD, Attachment and Abandonment, Self-Harm, Anxiety and Depression.
Julie
Therapeutic Supervisor
Operations and Associates
Giselle Grace
Operations Manager
Employability Lead
Sue
Office Assistant
Alison
Finance Officer
Claire
Administrator
Sara
Marketing
Chris
IT Manager