Sam joined the Trust in March 2021, previously working for Two Counties Trust in Nottinghamshire where she worked for seven years, most recently as Governance and Compliance Officer leading governance in nine secondary schools.
Sam leads the governance arrangements, providing strategic leadership to ensure that the Trust and local governance measures are robust and accountable for educational and financial performance. She supports and guides Governors and Trustees to ensure that their role is both fulfilling and effective and, along with the Executive Team, provides assurance for the Board in relation to some of the key areas of Trust compliance.
ICSA Academy Governance qualified, Sam brings a wealth of governance, and associate educational experience to the Trust, having worked in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire across different educational organisations and she has extensive experience in customer service, previously working for one of the UKs large retailers in a leadership role for eight years.