The purpose of an Audit and Risk Committee is to ensure robust financial oversight and risk management. Key responsibilities include ensuring effective Internal Scrutiny to ensure financial and non-financial controls are effective, and Risk Management to oversee the identification and management of risks, ensure they are addressed appropriately, and report on the adequacy of the internal controls.
This committee plays a crucial role in maintaining the financial health and governance of the training provision, ensuring Ginger Nut Training operate efficiently and effectively.
Jim Thomas
Finance & Fraud Prevention Lead
Jim has been with Ginger Nut Training for over six years, coming from a background in Finance. Jim is a member and former President of the Chelmsford Lions Club, which supports many local events and charities, including recently raising several hundred pounds for the Sanctus Homeless Charity. Jim has completed Fraud Prevention Lead training from Solvendis Ltd , as well as CPD Certification and The International Institute of Risk & Safety Management (IIRSM), approved Fraud Awareness and Prevention Training.
Sarah Osborne
Deputy Fraud Prevention Lead
Sarah is currently studying for her CIPD L5 Associate Diploma in People Management.
Dan Williams
Director
Dan is the director responsible for Compliance and Quality across the business working closely with our teams to ensure that we deliver the best possible outcomes while following all funding rules closely. He is Service Manager for our IT and Data delivery, working with tutors and clients to ensure our learners progress as planned in their training and resolve any issues.
Paul Butler
Head of Business Development (FE and Skills) at Anglia Ruskin University
Paul sits on a number of governing bodies within FE and skills. He has worked on every side of the skills agenda, having been a senior manager within employers, providers and funding, planning and commissioning bodies. Paul has also been a skills consultant, working on high profile projects.
Paul currently works at ARU working on Writtle College apprenticeship integration and development post-merger.
Mike Cox
Global Education and Accreditation Manager at RCIS
Mike has 20 years experience working in business development across a diverse range of areas within the training and education sector.
Anthony Bromirski
Anthony has over 10 years of experience in the education funding space, with expertise across many functions of educational businesses, including that of operations director at Babington. Experience consisting of Quality Assurance and Governance, leading Ofsted Inspections as the nominee and achieving grade 1 – Outstanding, £Multi-million Operational/P&L Control, Due Diligence, Mergers & Acquisitions, New Market Entry & Diversification Strategies and Strategic Roadmap Creation & Execution.
Petya Todorova MAAT
Accounts and Audit Senior
Petya has full membership of AAT, an internationally recognised professional status in accounting and finance.
A background in accounts and audits, and a lecturer in Accounting. ACCA Qualified.
Grace Hardy MAAT
Founder - Hardy Accounting
Grace has full membership of AAT, an internationally recognised professional status in accounting and finance.
Speaker | Podcast Host | Former Apprentice | Passionate About Financial Education
“Not Going to Uni” Ambassador . A passionate accountant with experience of running their own business and promoting apprenticeships.
Darren Vidler
Over 10 years experience in Apprenticeship operations. Compliance leadership – cross programme working to deliver compliance activities including audit sampling, quality assurance in line with regulatory requirements.
Experienced apprenticeships manager with substantial experience of leading teams supporting different aspects of Government funded apprenticeship programmes including managing data and funding, developing an admissions solution and recruiting/implementing an internal audit team. Experienced across multiple LMS platforms including Maytas, Aptem, Bud and PICS and have helped design and implement bespoke solutions.