Our Team
Meet the dedicated OnSide team that works tirelessly to make Youth Zones a reality.
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Chief Executive Officer
Jamie took on the role of OnSide's Chief Executive in 2023, continuing the growth of the thriving Network of Youth Zones.
View detailsDirector of Income Generation & External Affairs
What inspired you to join OnSide? I joined Onside in 2018, a momentous time of exciting growth when we were transforming from a northwest charity…
View detailsDirector of People
What inspired you to join OnSide? Having a varied background in private, public and third sectors I knew I wanted to stay within the charity…
View detailsConsultant
In 2008 Rob joined OnSide North West and, as former Deputy Chief Executive, had responsibility for facilities development in addition to supporting Jamie’s work. Rob…
View detailsStrategic Advisor
What inspired you to join OnSide? I can’t express how much I have valued working at OnSide. After a career in the private sector, it…
View detailsSenior 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…
View detailsDirector of Operations
What inspired you to join OnSide? I was excited to join a charity that was growing, ambitious and creating a real impact with thousands of…
View detailsRelationship Development Manager
What inspired you to join OnSide? Having previously worked in senior roles in both the public and VCSE sectors, I have spent much of my…
View detailsHead of Property & Construction
Adam is a Chartered Surveyor and heads up the Property & Construction Team, the in-house developer function for OnSide’s new building projects. Adam’s background is…
View detailsProject Manager
Lee joined OnSide in January 2023 as a Project Manager in the Property & Construction Team. He will be responsible for the delivery of modern,…
View detailsProject Manager
Michael Schierenbeck joined OnSide in December 2022 as a Project Manager in the Property & Construction. Team and has over 20 years’ experience within the…
View detailsNetwork 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. He…
View detailsAssistant Surveyor
Michelle joined OnSide Youth Zones in February 2017 as Events Manager and enjoyed two years in that role. In 2019 she gained the opportunity to…
View detailsHead of Strategic Development (Capital Growth)
What inspired you to join OnSide? I wanted to join OnSide because of its impact and potential to effect change for young people, at scale.…
View detailsHead of Philanthropy
What inspired you to join OnSide? I feel incredibly fortunate to have grown up with access to a fantastic youth centre—it had such a positive…
View detailsSenior Philanthropy Manager (Thurrock Youth Zone)
What inspired you to join OnSide? My dream as a teenager was to change the world! So I trained as an Agricultural Engineer and worked…
View detailsDirector of Communications and Brand
Ochuko joined OnSide as Director of Communications and Brand in June 2020. Her role is to lead the marcomms team and develop and drive a…
View detailsPolicy and Public Affairs Lead
What inspired you to join OnSide? I became aware of the work of OnSide when working in local government and conversations around developing a new…
View detailsCommunications and Brand Manager
What inspired you to join OnSide? It sounds cliché but working somewhere that makes a real difference. Having worked in the private sector previously, for…
View detailsDigital Communications Manager (Maternity Cover)
What inspired you to join OnSide? I’ve been part of the OnSide Network since 2016, and over the years, I’ve seen firsthand the incredible impact…
View detailsDigital Communications Manager
What inspired you to join OnSide? I’ve spent most of my career working with organisations that support young people, so OnSide’s focus on providing opportunities…
View detailsSafeguarding Manager
What inspired you to join OnSide? I heard about OnSide via LinkedIn at a time when I was considering a job change. The more I…
View detailsVolunteer Development Manager
What inspired you to join OnSide? When I first found out about OnSide I loved the concept of Youth Zones and I was very inspired…
View detailsOpenings Manager
Georgia has recently joined OnSide in the new role of Volunteer Development Manager. For the last 6 years Georgia has worked in the charity sector;…
View detailsImpact & Data Insights Manager
What inspired you to join OnSide? I have been involved in some form of youth club/ youth work since I was 6 years old and…
View detailsPeople Support Manager
What inspired you to join OnSide? I was looking for a job in the charity sector and of the three organisations who interviewed me, OnSide offered…
View detailsTalent Academy Manager
What inspired you to join OnSide? I believe in working somewhere that makes a real difference to people’s lives – my nephew went to our…
View detailsTalent Academy Officer
What inspired you to join OnSide? The ability to help others and make a real-life difference within the community. What’s been a memorable moment you’ve…
View detailsWhat inspired you to join OnSide? I wanted to be part of OnSide’s commitment to training youth workers, so that they can deliver the excellent…
View detailsHead of Grant Partnerships & Network Strategic Funding Advisor
What inspired you to join OnSide? Places like Future Youth Zone, near where I spent my early years, matter deeply to me. Growing up, my family…
View detailsDirector of Network Support & Engagement
What inspired you to join OnSide? I've worked in the third sector for the past 20+ years, and there’s been a common thread of young…
View detailsProjects & Partnerships Manager
What inspired you to join OnSide? Whilst working for a different organisation, I had the privilege of working with some of the Youth Zones as…
View detailsExecutive Assistant & Workflow Enhancement Lead
What inspired you to join OnSide? I wanted to work for a charity I could believe in. I remember reading the staff profiles on the…
View detailsExecutive Assistant & Corporate Volunteer Events
What inspired you to join OnSide? The videos on the OnSide website feature young people sharing their experiences and the profound impact the Youth Zones…
View detailsHead of Openings
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…
View detailsHead of Openings
David started at OnSide representing the views of young people throughout the development of a Youth Zone as a Youth Engagement Manager. He has now…
View detailsOpenings Manager
What inspired you to join OnSide? After working in Youth Zones for the previous 6 years prior to joining OnSide it was important to me…
View detailsOpenings Manager
Greg joined OnSide in August 2016, as part of the Communications team. He spent eight years based in London leading on the communications for OnSide's…
View detailsSenior Finance Manager
Chris started working for OnSide when the only two employees were Jerry Glover and Rob Carter, back in 2009, and his role then was to…
View detailsSenior Finance Manager
Migena joined OnSide in January 2021 to provide financial management and advice to our London Youth Zones – working closely with the CEO’s and Trustees.…
View detailsFinance 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,…
View detailsHead of Systems & Impact
What inspired you to join OnSide? I wanted to work for an organisation that had a meaningful and positive impact on society. I had young…
View detailsSalesforce Platform Manager
Rachel was part of the original team at Manchester Youth Zone, where she spent five years as Administration Manager. Here Rachel developed a greater understanding…
View detailsSystems Training Champion
What inspired you to join OnSide? I had been working at Bolton Lads & Girls Club for around 20 years (minus a small break) and…
View detailsGrants & Partnerships Coordinator
What inspired you to join OnSide? The child-centred approach that encourages us to invest in the best for young people! What’s been a memorable moment…
View detailsSalesforce Administrator
What inspired you to join OnSide? To be honest at first, initially I was little bit sceptical about joining Onside, as I had no prior…
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