Katy Rees, APSCo Education Sector Co-Chair, Smile Education
Eddie Austin, APSCo Education Sector Co-Chair, Operam Education
Sam Hurley, Operation Director, APSCo
Bilal Khan, Associate Director Corporate Finance, Grant Thornton
Bilal will present engaging high level research and overviews of the positive market dynamics and key drivers that Grant Thornton have been able to capture through their detailed knowledge and experience of the education and business services sectors. He will lead a discussion on the undersupply of ECT’s and the growth opportunities that could be capitalised upon because of improved budgets that are on the horizon.
Chief Operating Officer, Operam Education
Sharon has a wealth of experience and knowledge within the education recruitment sector, with a proven track record spanning over 25 years. Commercially astute, Sharon has led and developed high performing teams across the UK, providing clear strategies, solutions and inspiration.
An expert in her field, Sharon’s proprietary knowledge and sector insight, has been a significant contributor to industry wide and government recognised compliance and safeguarding initiatives. She has also transformed businesses by engaging key stakeholders in order to deliver high levels of client and candidate service.
Sharon possesses an enthusiasm and determination to drive business growth whilst energising the people around her, offering great leadership to her team.
Managing Director, Aspire People
Daniel has worked in Education Recruitment for over 15 years, having worked in HR and Recruitment for various sectors before that. Daniel also is a CIPD chartered member after completing his master’s degree (many suns ago!) in Human Resource Management.
Daniel's experience has allowed him to carry out a role as a chair of governors at a local SEND school, a Multi-academy Trust Trustee and also assist Birmingham City Council on school Interim Executive Boards to help support Headteachers at local schools.
The key thing he loves about working around educators and schools is meeting and drawing from the passion Teachers and Teaching Assistants have for learners.
Cert Solutions
Marissa started working in Recruitment back in 2013; she has always specialised in the SEN sector recruiting specialist SEN Teachers and Teaching Assistants as this is where her expertise and passion lies. Marissa holds a degree in Education and prior to her recruitment career, she used to work on supply in special schools and alternative provisions. She likes to take pride in making sure she places the right staff in the right school ensuring all pupils get the best out of their day. Marissa offers a friendly approach and is always at the end of the phone for when her clients or schools need her.
Associate Director, Corporate Finance M&A , Grant Thornton UK LLP
Bilal in an Associate Director working within Grant Thornton's Corporate Finance Lead Advisory team in London. He joined Grant Thornton in September 2011 as an Audit Associate specialising within the Financial Services sector. He has over six years of corporate finance experience, including private company M&A, complex carve outs and private equity transactions.
Bilal has a particular focus for working with businesses and their owners within the recruitment and education sectors. He is an ACA qualified accountant with previous experience in audit and restructuring/administrations.