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Jane Hadfield MBE

Jane Hadfield MBE, judge for the Apprenticeship and Training Awards

Jane’s current role is with NHS England, as National Lead for NHS Apprenticeships. Jane also sites on the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education Board. Jane originally trained as a Registered Nurse in the 1980’s, and has since worked in Workforce and Organisation Development for 25 years, for the NHS nationally in the South West […]

Isa Mutlib

Isa Mutlib, judge for the Apprenticeship and Training Awards

Isa Mutlib – Founder, AI Skills Academy. Isa Mutlib is a distinguished leader in skills development and workforce diversity, founding AI Skills Academy, an AI powered platform that measures, trains and upskills AI talent within the workplace, and founder of the AI in Work and Skills Forum. A fervent advocate for diversity and inclusion, Isa previously […]

Ian Bamford

Ian Bamford, judge for the Apprenticeship and Training Awards

Ian is a highly respected leader in the Further Education and Skills sector, with over 25 years of experience spanning a variety of senior roles within independent training providers and a further education college. He currently holds the position of Chief Quality Officer at Knovia, a national group of training providers, having previously served as […]

Graham Briggs

Graham Briggs, judge for the Apprenticeship and Training Awards

Graham joined Greene King in 2014 and is responsible for developing and delivering the company’s sustainability social strategy to create positive change for people and communities. His work spans employability and education through Greene King’s social mobility programmes, as well as community investment, charitable fundraising, and broader support for local communities. A key focus of […]

Dr Mandy Crawford-Lee

Dr Mandy Crawford-Lee, judge for the Apprenticeship and Training Awards

Dr Mandy Crawford-Lee is a sound and respected resource for those involved in the development and delivery of apprenticeships at the higher level. A doctoral graduate from Middlesex University, UK, her professional field of interest is discursive shifts in apprenticeship and skills policy in England. Having worked with the University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC) – […]

Ben Rowland

Ben Rowland, judge for the Apprenticeship and Training Awards

Ben is passionate about skills and learning. Starting early in his career, Ben knows first-hand about the power of independent training providers in delivering vital outcomes for learners and employers alike. Ben was the founder of Arch Apprentices in 2012. Arch pioneered new apprenticeships and new delivery approaches as he helped Arch to grow to […]

Ben Blackledge

Ben Blackledge, judge for the Apprenticeship and Training Awards

Ben Blackledge is the Chief Executive of WorldSkills UK. A world-class skills network, WorldSkills UK is focussed on raising standards, championing future skills and empowering young people from all backgrounds. Before taking up the role of Chief Executive, Ben was previously Deputy Chief Executive of WorldSkills UK, where he was responsible for leading on the […]

Rt. Hon. Anne Milton

Rt. Hon. Anne Milton, judge for the Apprenticeship and Training Awards

Anne was Member of Parliament for Guildford 2005-2019. She served on the Health Select Committee and was appointed Shadow Minister for Gambling, Licensing and Tourism and subsequently Shadow Minister for Health. She was appointed Minister for Public Health in 2010, served 5 years in the Whips Office and was Deputy Chief Whip 2015-2017. She was […]