Leadership Team - Northern College

Leadership Team

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Emma Beal

Principal/Chief Executive

Emma Beal is an experienced education professional who has led, managed and delivered across a broad […]

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Sue Saunders

Deputy Principal/Chief Finance Officer

Sue Saunders has over 23 years’ experience in the Further Education and Skills sector, 16 years […]

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Diane Lawson

Assistant Principal - Student Experience

Diane Lawson is passionate about education and the learning experience of students. She has worked in […]

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Elin Longley

Head of Human Resources

Elin is MCIPD qualified and has nearly 20 years experience within the field of HR.  Before […]

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Mark

Mark Barrett

Head of Estates & Facilities

Mark has worked in the estates and facilities and building/estate management sector for almost 40 years […]

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Lee Kirton

Director of Quality and Curriculum Development
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Lyndsay Cooper

Curriculum Manager
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Steph Eyre

Curriculum Manager

Steph Eyre has nearly 10 years experience working in FE, specialising in Adult Education.  Accredited with […]

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Steven Howarth

Head of MIS & ICT

Steve has over 10 years’ experience working in the FE sector focusing on business systems and business […]

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Neil

Neil James

Head of Finance

Neil has 25 years’ experience of working in finance and has held various roles in the […]

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Katie

Katie Tarrant

Head of Student Support Services

Katie has over 20 years experience working in the FE sector within student support services, including […]

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