Our Board Composition
The Board of Governors is an independent body made up of the Chief Executive, independent governors, and staff governors. The Chair of the Board is Mr Mark Owen, contactable via email at aebgovernance@standguide.co.uk
The main responsibilities of the board are to: determine the educational character of the business; monitor its performance; ensure its overall well-being and financial solvency and listen to the learner voice. The responsibilities are set out in the Instrument and Articles of Government and Terms of Reference. You can find out more about our governors in the Board Members section below.
We currently have a vacancy for a governor. If you are interested in serving as a Governor, please email aebgovernance@standguide.co.uk for more information.
Our Members
Our Members are industry professionals who have expertise in both UK and International Markets, Business Growth, Legal, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sales and Marketing. They use their experience and expertise to support us in achieving our strategic objectives and social impact.
If you are interested in serving as a Governor, please email aebgovernance@standguide.co.uk for more information.
Vacancy
Jim has worked within the employment services, business support and skills sectors since 1996 in a variety of financial and management positions. Working in senior positions within the UK and internationally, Jim brings 25 years proven experience in the sector to Standguide as co-owner and CFO.
Jim
If you are interested in serving as a Governor, please email aebgovernance@standguide.co.uk for more information.
Vacancy
Mark is an experienced Welfare to Work Professional with significant experience of delivering Adult Skills provision. He has held senior director positions with major welfare to work and independent learning providers over the last 21 years. Mark re-joined Standguide Ltd in 2017 as co-owner and CEO, having previously held the position of Programme Director from 1999 to 2006.
Mark
In 19 years with Standguide, Carly has become both Head of Operations and Director, providing a wealth of knowledge and experience in coaching, implementation, development, recruitment, and contract management. With a solution focused and improvement mindset, Carly monitors and evaluates our service delivery, ensuring they meet and exceed objectives, identifies areas for improvement and works with operational teams to take corrective actions.
Carly
Stuart is a clinical lead for Safeguarding & Prevent as well as a Mental Health Specialist. Stuart has regularly presented at the MARAC conferences and brings 22+ years of management experience, advanced clinical practice knowledge within the health economy and experience of multi-site operations. Stuart brings oversite to Standguide and bolsters our mental health advice and awareness training.
Stuart
Vacancy
Sam has over 11 years’ experience of working within the welfare to work sector with primary focus on the financial performance of contracts. Sam manages the GMCA Adult Education Budget and ensures the right curriculum is chosen to support with learner progression. In addition, Sam is responsible for the overall AEB performance, internal delivery, and of Standguide’s SCP’s.
Sam
An accomplished business leader with 25 years’ experience in learning and development with extensive board and senior management experience. Leading major change projects, including the implementation of IT systems, organisational development, and strategic planning. Gail brings a wealth of experience to the Board
Gail
This project is part-funded by the European Social Fund
The ESF invests in people, with a focus on improving employment and
education opportunities across the European Union. It also aims to improve the situation of the most
vulnerable people at risk of poverty. The ESF investments cover all EU regions.
