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Meet the dedicated OnSide team that works tirelessly to make Youth Zones a reality.
Chief Executive
Kathryn has been OnSide’s Chief Executive since 2013, growing the network of Youth Zones to help achieve our national ambitions, helping many thousands of young…
Facilities Development and Deputy Chief Executive
In 2008 Rob joined OnSide North West and, as Deputy Chief Executive, has responsibility for facilities development in addition to supporting Kathryn’s work. Rob leads…
Senior Advisor
During Jerry’s 32 years as Chief Executive at Bolton Lads & Girls Club, the club established its reputation as a world-class facility and model of…
Head of Finance and Systems
Fiona joined OnSide in July 2013 as Head of Finance and Systems. A qualified accountant, her career spans the public, private and third sectors. Fiona…
OnSide Network Director
Helen joined OnSide in 2015 as Network Director to ensure the OnSide family of Youth Zones are supported to reach their full potential and the highest…
Project Director - South
Jamie joined OnSide in March 2017 having worked previously with local councils in London delivering major projects and programmes including building new schools, libraries and…
Project Director - North
Jamie joined OnSide as Project Director (North) in October 2017 to help deliver the organisations ambition to deliver 100 Youth Zones. Jamie will coordinate projects…
Senior Development Surveyor
Adam is a Chartered Surveyor and Project Manager with nearly 20 years’ experience working in the property and construction industry in both private practice consultancy…
Building Surveyor/Project manager
Andrew is a Chartered Building Surveyor with experience working in the property and construction industry. Andrew’s background is in providing project management, design and…
Network Facilities Manager
Andrew joined OnSide in 2018 and has over 20 years experience across all areas of facilities/building/project management, 15 of those in the public sector. Andrew’s…
Head of Private Sector Development
Francine joined Onside in September 2014, having excelled in her previous role as Director of Development at Bury Grammar School. Francine is proven in building…
Fundraising Executive Assistant
Louise joined the OnSide team in February 2017 and will assist the Head of Private Sector Development to continue the essential programme of fundraising for…
Events Manager
Michelle joined the OnSide Team as Events Manager in February 2017. Her role will see her working closely with the Head of Private Sector Development…
Major Donor Development Manager
Lisa joined Onside in May 2018 as a Major Donor Development Manager, having spent the previous ten years managing an annual fund for the University…
Head of HR
Debbie has worked in HR for 9 years for a range of different organisations including private, public and third sectors. The majority of her experience was working…
HR Officer
Chiara joined OnSide in 2012 having previously worked in both the voluntary and public sectors in HR and operations management. Chiara is responsible for the…
HR & Recruitment Co-Ordinator
Vanessa joined OnSide in June 2018 as a HR & Recruitment Coordinator, having previously worked within the Education sector and other Public Services. She lead…
Talent Academy Manager
Zahra is OnSide’s Talent Academy Manager, ensuring an exceptional talent pipeline across the network to ultimately inspire the next generation.
Head of Major Donor Development
Kirsty is responsible for delivering the funds that OnSide needs to expand into London. She leads the London fundraising team to build and steward partnerships with…
Major Donor Development
Neesha joined OnSide in July 2018 with over 12 years’ fundraising experience both in the UK and the US. She started her career fundraising for…
Richard joined Onside in April 2017 having spent 14 years working with charities and young people. Having started out running holiday youth provision he then…
David joined Onside in April 2017 with over 15 years’ experience with charities transforming the lives of young people. After 6 years at The Prince’s…
Susan joined OnSide in July 2018 after four years raising funds for global human rights at Amnesty International UK.
Executive Assistant
Rachel joined OnSide in August 2017 having previously provided Executive Support within the NHS and for the States of Guernsey. Rachel is responsible for the…
Partnership Development & Community Engagement Manager - London
With over 30 years experience, Mark has worked in various roles including 10 years as a Detached Youth Work in Kings Cross and 12 years…
Openings Manager
David’s started at OnSide representing the views of young people throughout the development of a Youth Zone as a Youth Engagement Manager. He has now…
Senior Finance Manager
Andy joined OnSide in May 2017 having spent the previous 10 years as Finance Director of award winning debt counselling charity Christians Against Poverty, where…
Finance Manager
Paula joined the Onside team in October 2018 as Finance Manager, having previously worked in a variety of private sector companies. She has experience of…
Finance Manager (London)
Joanne joined OnSide in June 2018, having previously worked as a pensions accountant for Associated British Foods and prior to that as a Head Office…
Finance Assistant
Angela joined Onside in November 2017 as Finance Assistant. Angela previously worked for a domestic appliance repair organisation in the Finance department for 22 years,…
Phil's role is to aid opening of our Future Youth Zone projects. Phil has spent time as Youth Work Manager at Bolton Lads and Girls…
Youth Engagement Worker
Wayne has over 14 years experience working with young people ranging from, residential care, formal educational at The Manchester College and various youth provisions across…
Network Systems Manager
Rachel was part of the original team at The Factory Youth Zone in Manchester, where she spent five years as Administration Manager. Here Rachel developed…
Systems Implementation Manager
Duncan joined OnSide in February 2017. His role as Systems Implementation Manager sees him take a lead on the implementation of all systems, procedures and…
Communications & Marketing Manager
Jamie arrived at OnSide in September 2014 having previously spent time as Communications Manager at Leeds Rhinos Foundation, the charitable arm of rugby league side,…
Communications Manager - South
Greg joined OnSide in August 2016 after spending six years working in the local media in Wigan. It was during his time at the Wigan…
Communications Coordinator
Amelia joined OnSide in May 2017 having previously spent three years at Blackburn Youth Zone as Communications Coordinator. With a BA(Hons) degree in Graphic Communication…
Digital Marketing Manager
Michelle joined OnSide as Digital Marketing Manager in January 2018. Michelle has worked in Digital Marketing for over 15 years. Having worked extensively in the…
Youth Communication Intern
Chinelo joined the OnSide team as the Youth Communications Intern in January 2018, assisting the Communications Coordinator (London) and the Partnership Development and Community Engagement…
Grant and Trusts Manager
Vicky joined OnSide in October 2017 as Grants and Trusts Manager. Her role here at OnSide is to secure funding for OnSide and the Youth…
Grants and Trusts Officer
Sam joined OnSide in May 2018 as Grants and Trusts Officer. He will be part of the team that aims to secure funding for OnSide…
