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Jayne Jones

Business Development Manager

Andrew Bloomfield

Business Engagement Advisor

Alex Pearson

Business Engagement Advisor

Catherine Golding

Business Engagement Advisor

Robert Harris

Business Engagement Advisor

Karen Harris-Vernon

Business Engagement Advisor

Karen Pemberton

Business Development Coordinator

Kevin Rees

Business Development Customer Relations

Stacey Barnes

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Jayne Jones

Job Title
Business Development Manager
Email
business@nptcgroup.ac.uk

I am a learning and development specialist with over 20 years’ industry experience. Qualified as a Business Mentor at Masters Level and holding a variety of industry-specific business and training related skills and qualifications.

My industry experience was heavily focused on HR, customer service and sales, which led to a career in learning and development, spanning 15 years within work-based learning and the development, delivery and quality assurance of business-related courses demanded by industry.

My goal is to ‘Inspire Learning, Enrich Lives and Deliver Success’ for individuals and organisations through the services, support, consultancy and mentoring we offer at NPTC Group of Colleges.

Andrew Bloomfield

Job Title
Business Engagement Advisor
Email
business@nptcgroup.ac.uk

My aim is to develop new and existing relationships with local and regional employers to identify their workforce development requirements and provide training solutions to meet your needs.

I am Degree educated and have worked in the Financial Services sector and working with SME’s to support business growth.  A key focus of my work has been consulting with businesses, gaining an understanding of their aspirations and putting together plans for appropriate solutions and services to support their achievement.  I am a successful relationship manager and strive to offer an excellent service, build strong working relationships and providing professional advice and guidance, tailored to your needs.

Alex Pearson

Job Title
Business Engagement Advisor
Email
business@nptcgroup.ac.uk

I enjoy helping businesses to grow and develop by providing access to the skills and talent they require.

I have an MSc in Computing, BA (Hons) in Three Dimensional Design, PGCE and experience as a qualified teacher and over 25 years’ experience working in educational and commercial contexts in South Wales and Across Europe.

My goal is to deliver success for individuals and organisations through the services, support, and consultancy provided through NPTC Group of Colleges.

Catherine Golding

Job Title
Business Engagement Advisor
Email
business@nptcgroup.ac.uk

I am BA Hons Degree educated and have come from a social intervention background, working with employers providing tailored solutions for both training and recruitment across South Wales. I am proud to have received accolades for my work including awards in Customer Service.  I am passionate about skills and developing people to reach their potential.

I understand a skilled workforce is key to sustainable growth. I will support your business to nurture and develop the talent that already exists within the workforce and support increased motivation, engage with your teams and ultimately aim to increase your productivity.

Robert Harris

Job Title
Business Engagement Advisor
Email
business@nptcgroup.ac.uk

I am responsible for helping to develop and grow relationships with employers and help with providing solutions for training requirements.  My background is leisure and sports management with over 29 years’ industry experience.

I am a qualified Sports Instructor in Martial Arts and Swimming and I also hold an ISM Management Diploma, IOSH and CIEH Advanced Health and Safety and Level 3 Plant and Filtration systems.

My aim is to provide businesses with advice and guidance in educational opportunities in these and other sectors ensuring that I am supporting business growth and return on investment.

Karen Harris-Vernon

Job Title
Business Engagement Advisor
Email
business@nptcgroup.ac.uk

I have successfully worked with teams and individuals to increase confidence, capability and productivity over my career which has been in business and training development, area management, sales and customer care and taken me all over the country.

Covering all sectors, I am keen to get to know and work with the business community in Mid Wales and build positive ongoing working relationships which will support and satisfy their current and future training and development needs.

I believe strongly in quality, consistency and striving for excellence, and am committed to using my past experience and now local knowledge to deliver a great service to businesses within this area of Wales.

Karen Pemberton

Job Title
Business Development Coordinator
Email
business@nptcgroup.ac.uk

I was educated in Swansea and have lived in South Wales all of my life. My past experience includes coordinating and undertaking health and safety inspections for the college for a whole host of learners studying full time/part time as well as work-based learning.  I have always worked locally, demonstrating excellent organisational skills and providing assistance in administrative and support services.  My qualifications include the NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.  I am involved in all aspects of the administration and accounts functions and bring a proactive, fresh and vital approach to my work.  My past working experience has taught me the importance of good customer care – and I guarantee you a first class service.

Kevin Rees

Job Title
Business Development Customer Relations
Email
business@nptcgroup.ac.uk

I have worked in various customer service/technical and administrative roles throughout my career and I am committed to ensuring our customer’s needs come first. My past working experience has taught me the importance of good customer care – and here in the Business Development team, we guarantee you a first class service.

I was educated in Cardigan, West Wales and have lived in South/West Wales all my life.  I am a dedicated Welsh speaker.

Stacey Barnes

Job Title
Corporate Marketing Coordinator
Email
business@nptcgroup.ac.uk

I am educated to Degree level in marketing, having earned my BA Hons. I have worked within different sectors since graduating, providing marketing support in areas including agriculture, water technology and education.

I joined NPTC Group of Colleges to look after the marketing for the commercial operations of the College. A crucial part of my work here is working alongside my colleagues to assist them with any marketing collateral they require as they meet with businesses to provide advice and guidance in training and skills development opportunities.