Team Derwent are focused on helping people thrive and develop. An inclusive and diverse group, we believe in creating a safe space for everyone, with honesty, transparency and ethics at its core.
We believe in investing in our employees, with ongoing support in personal development and up-skilling.
Our training team members combine real-world experience with theoretical know-how to ensure our apprentices benefit from a comprehensive approach to learning.
Coming from a variety of backgrounds including; business, oil rigging, military and engineering, they hold or are working towards teaching qualifications and Assessor and Verifier awards.
Our Business Support team work behind the scenes to make sure that all Apprenticeships are completed smoothly and quickly, as well as ensuring that our learners are supported pastorally, physically and emotionally.
Additionally, they ensure the Training Centre is safe and well maintained.
Our Board ensures the necessary compliance and transparency required of a successful training environment. Hailing from range of local industries, they are able to bring a range of viewpoints and varying experiences to the oversight of the centre.
Chairman
Richard Shaw
Chair at Ellis Patents
Vice Chairman
Danny MacFarlane
Managing Director at Ellis Patents
Director
Sarah Edwards
Financial Director at Autohorn Fleet Services
Director
Lucy Thompson
Bradford City Council
Director
Laura Cotter
Business Streamlined Ltd
If you are interested in joining our Board of Directors, please email the Chief Executive Offer, Claire Gavaghan on claire.gavaghan@derwenttraining.co.uk