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The Gingernut team members

Our team has the industry know-how to guide both apprentices and businesses through the apprenticeship journey. Advice, recruitment, training and more, we’re ready to help — take a look at our credentials:

Senior Leaders.

Phil Warnock

The Founder

As founder of the business, Phil is closely involved in overall strategy and direction of GNT. He is also a board member of the AELP, an ambassador for the national apprenticeship scheme, and sits on the creative and design route panel for the IfATE. He is also a UCAS council member.

Phil continues to work with young people in other roles, as a STEM ambassador, as well as a commercial and personal mentor for the Prince’s Trust.

Harry Simpson

Director

Harry is responsible for managing key accounts and leads across the customer engagement and administration teams. He works closely with all parts of the business to ensure that our clients and learners receive the best possible experience, are kept informed of progress and are updated throughout.

Dan Williams

Director

Dan Williams is the Director responsible for Compliance, Quality, and Finance at Ginger Nut Training. He works closely with teams across the business to ensure we consistently deliver outstanding outcomes for our learners and partners, while maintaining full adherence to all relevant funding regulations and quality standards.

Tanya Murphy

Centre Manager

Tanya is responsible for managing our team of tutors and the entire centre and has over 15 years’ experience in
apprenticeship delivery. She quality assures the training we provide and liaises external quality
assurers and apprenticeship awarding’ bodies to ensure we remain at the forefront of apprenticeship delivery. 

She works closely with the employer engagement team to develop training around the needs of our clients.

Tutors.

Office Qualifications.

Jag Tamber

Senior Business Apprenticeship Tutor

 

Leanne Simpson

Functional Skills Tutor

 

Aime Reynolds

Business Apprenticeship Tutor

Zoe Collar-Harrison

Business Apprenticeship Tutor

Nick Fish

Business Apprenticeship Tutor

Danielle Short

Business Apprenticeship Tutor

Marketing Qualifications.

Peter Mannion

Senior Marketing Apprenticeship Tutor

Danny Payne

Marketing Apprenticeship Tutor

IT & Digital Qualifications.

Ben Hyde

Senior IT & Digital Apprenticeship Tutor

Jeraldine Peters

IT & Digital Apprenticeship Tutor

Steve Stocks

IT & Digital Apprenticeship Tutor

 

Raouf Nobeebux

IQA – Lead Tutor & Assessor

Monika Mazur

Business Apprenticeship Tutor

Anna Gabali

Marketing & Digital Apprenticeship Tutor

Quality Assurance.

Susan Pope

Centre Quality Assurer

 

Lisa Leigh

Internal Quality Assurer

The Office Team.

Christine Mixter

Senior Enrolment Administrator

Joseph Lau

Administrator

Jemma Moorey
Administrator

Grace Mcdougall
Administrator

Thomas Lund

Senior Client Engagement Executive

Claire Wilkins

Client Engagement Executive

Verity White

Administrator

Sarah Osborne

HR Administrator

Lorna Haines

Funding & Submission Officer

Jim Thomas

Finance & Procurement Officer

Our Governance Team.

Role of the Advisory Governor Board in Apprenticeship Training

Our Advisory Governor Board ensures our apprenticeship programmes are top-notch and industry-relevant, adhering to recommendations from the Department for Education (DfE) and Ofsted

Areas of Oversight:

  • Strategic Direction: Guiding long-term goals and direction.
  • Quality Assurance: Supervising effective quality practices, including planning, assurance, control, and continuous improvement to maintain high training standards.
  • Industry Alignment: Ensuring training remains aligned with job market demands.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitating connections with employers and the community.
  • Finance Management: Overseeing efficient management of funds to support training and development.
  • Compliance and Governance: Monitoring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements for smooth operations.
  • Safeguarding: Protecting the welfare of apprentices and ensuring a safe learning environment.

Their expertise helps us continually improve and adapt to workforce needs.

Katy Dorman

Katy Dorman

Apprenticeship Strategy Manager at Norfolk County Council

Katy has extensive experience in the apprenticeship sector, with a background as a Lecturer, Commercial Trainer & Assessor/IQA, Learning & Development Consultant, and Development Coach.

Ken Lamb

Ken Lamb

Consultant for Digital Apprenticeships

Using his wealth of experience in digital qualifications, Ken helped launch Ginger Nut Training’s digital apprenticeship division. He now continues his support in a voluntary capacity as a Governor.

Mike Cox

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. 

Samantha Hart

Samantha Hart

People Operations Manager - Farrow & Ball. SCH HR Limited, Self Employed HR Consultant

Samantha Hart is a highly experienced senior HR professional with a strong background in change management, mergers, acquisitions, and employee development. She has held leadership roles in various industries, including food manufacturing, engineering, information systems, and aerospace. Samantha has successfully led complex cultural change and transformation programmes, managed large teams, and driven significant social value initiatives. Her expertise includes organisational design, talent management, union negotiations, and policy development. Samantha is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD and has a proven track record of delivering business-focused HR solutions.

Fariba Carr

Fariba Carr

Assessment and Development Manager, at The Cabinet Office

Assessment and Development Manager with extensive experience in coaching and talent development, supporting leadership and skills growth within government and public sector organisations.

Nicola Drury

Nicola Drury

Consultant for Apprenticeships & Early Careers | Ex Head of Skills & Apprenticeships @ Amazon

Strategic leader in skills and apprenticeships, former Head of Skills & Apprenticeships at Amazon, TechSkills Employer Chair, keynote speaker, and active advisor shaping national apprenticeship policy.
Kieren Buxton

Kieren Buxton

Partnership Manager for Moore Networking

Partnership Manager for Moore Networking, TrAC, and Enable Futures. Co-Chair of the East of England Apprenticeship Ambassador Network and Vice-Chair of the Association of Apprentices Council, championing employer engagement and apprenticeship advocacy.
Martin Kelly OBE

Martin Kelly OBE

Corporate Director of Children and Education, City of York Council

Corporate Director of Children and Education at City of York Council, recognised for outstanding contributions to education and skills development at a national level.
Lucy Hunte

Lucy Hunte

National Programme Manager - Apprenticeships at NHS England

Award-winning National Programme Manager for Apprenticeships at NHS England, leading innovative strategies to expand apprenticeship opportunities across the healthcare sector.

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