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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 2025-26

Name Role
Sarah Kober Deputy Executive Principal
Mary Ellen McCarthy CEO / Executive Principal / Director
Laura Ellis-Philip Vice-Chair of Directors
Sharon Muir Head of Finance
Alison Osmond Director
Jo Roberts Chair of Directors (Committee Chair)
Jess Tozer Head of Operations

 

Name Term of office & appointed by Relevant business & pecuniary interests Governance roles in other educational institutions
Sarah Kober Deputy Executive Principal LLT Employee None outside LLT
Mary Ellen McCarthy Ex-officio – Executive Principal / Director LLT Employee None outside LLT
Laura Ellis-Philip Director (Vice-Chair) No relevant interests None outside LLT
Sharon Muir Head of Finance  LLT Employee None outside LLT
Alison Osmond Director No relevant interests None outside LLT
Jo Roberts  Director (Chair) No relevant interests None outside LLT
Jess Tozer Head of Operations LLT Employee None outside LLT
Stepped down in last 12 months
Gail Murphy Operations Manager    
Ian Ingham Director    
Peter Rodin Director    
Ray Vango Director    

 

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

 

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