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HR and Strategy Committee

The HR purpose is to be responsible for the consideration of fulfilling the Trust’s responsibility, to ensure the sound management of the Trust’s Human Resources.

The strategic purpose is to ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction. (Ref. Academies Financial Handbook - ATH)

HR Committee Membership 2026-27

Name Role
Sarah Kober Deputy CEO
Mary Ellen McCarthy CEO / Trustee
Laura Ellis-Philip Vice-Chair of Trustees
Sharon Muir Chief Financial Officer
Alison Osmond Trustee
Jo Roberts Chair of Trustees (Committee Chair)
Jess Tozer Chief Operating Officer

 

Name Term of office & appointed by Relevant business & pecuniary interests Governance roles in other educational institutions
Sarah Kober Deputy CEO LLT Employee None outside LLT
Mary Ellen McCarthy Ex-officio – CEO/ Trustee LLT Employee None outside LLT
Laura Ellis-Philip Trustee (Vice-Chair) No relevant interests None outside LLT
Sharon Muir Chief Financial Officer LLT Employee None outside LLT
Alison Osmond Trustee No relevant interests None outside LLT
Jo Roberts  Trustee (Chair) No relevant interests None outside LLT
Jess Tozer Chief Operating Officer LLT Employee None outside LLT
Stepped down in last 12 months
n/a      

 

Meetings Attended (Attended/Possible) 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26
Sarah Kober 1/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 2/3
Mary Ellen McCarthy 2/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3
Laura Ellis-Philip - - - - 0/2
Sharon Muir 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3
Alison Osmond 2/3 3/3 2/3 3/3 3/3
Jo Roberts - - 1/1 3/3 3/3
Jess Tozer - - - 1/1 3/3
Left in the last 12 months    
n/a          

 

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