ETF’s regional teams work with more than 500 FE and skills providers across England. They connect people, organisations and ideas, helping the workforce share good practice and access the right professional development. Together, they strengthen collaboration and drive improvement across the FE and skills system.
Working locally, supporting nationally
Our experienced regional leads provide advice, guidance and connections that help providers and partners meet their development priorities. They create opportunities for collaboration, peer learning, and innovation to ensure regional voices shape national improvement.
100% of participants were satisfied with the information, advice and guidance provided by ETF’s Area Relationship Development Leads (ARDLs).
Click your area to find the relevant contact information for the ARDLs in your area.
Elaine Wilkie
Regional Head of Engagement
Email: elaine.wilkie@etfoundation.co.uk
Telephone: 07514311203
Tom Mantel
Regional Relationship Manager
Email: tom.mantel@etfoundation.co.uk
Telephone: 07594518185
Ellen Buttler
Regional Relationship Manager
Email: ellen.buttler@etfoundation.co.uk
Kaytee Riddick
Area Relationship and Development Lead
Email: kaytee.riddick@etfoundation.co.uk
Telephone: 07999043414
Claire Nicholson-Clinch
Regional Head of Engagement
Email: claire.nicholson-clinch@etfoundation.co.uk
Telephone: 07590453418
Clare Appleby
Regional Relationship Manager
Email: clare.appleby@etfoundation.co.uk
Telephone: 07821863095
Katie Wilden
Area Relationship and Development Lead
Email: katie.wilden@etfoundation.co.uk
Telephone: 07902104159
Nick O’Connor
Area Relationship and Development Lead
Email: nick.oconnor@etfoundation.co.uk
Telephone: 07703729210
Katrina Cotton
Area Relationship and Development Lead
Email: katrina.cotton@etfoundation.co.uk
Telephone: 07731985139
Claire Nicholson-Clinch
Regional Head of Engagement
Email: claire.nicholson-clinch@etfoundation.co.uk
Telephone: 07590453418
Clare Appleby
Regional Relationship Manager
Email: clare.appleby@etfoundation.co.uk
Telephone: 07821863095
Omar Lakhssassi
Area Relationship and Development Lead
Email: omar.lakhssassi@etfoundation.co.uk
Telephone: 02037408275
Katrina Cotton
Area Relationship and Development Lead
Email: katrina.cotton@etfoundation.co.uk
Telephone: 07731985139
Mandeep Sahotay
Area Relationship and Development Lead
Email: mandeep.sahotay@etfoundation.co.uk
Telephone: 07594521341
Nick O’Connor
Area Relationship and Development Lead
Email: nick.oconnor@etfoundation.co.uk
Telephone: 07703729210
Elaine Wilkie
Regional Head of Engagement
Email: elaine.wilkie@etfoundation.co.uk
Telephone: 07514311203
Iain Thompson
Regional Relationship Manager
Email: iain.thompson@etfoundation.co.uk
Telephone: 07546415109
Simon Chalk
Area Relationship and Development Lead
Email: simon.chalk@etfoundation.co.uk
Telephone: 07760665955
Elaine Wilkie
Regional Head of Engagement
Email: elaine.wilkie@etfoundation.co.uk
Telephone: 07514311203
Iain Thompson
Regional Relationship Manager
Email: iain.thompson@etfoundation.co.uk
Telephone: 07546415109
Punam Khosla
Area Relationship and Development Lead
Email: punam.khosla@etfoundation.co.uk
Telephone: 07821863097
Louise Jones
Area Relationship and Development Lead
Email: louise.jones@etfoundation.co.uk
Emma Foster
Area Relationship and Development Lead
Email: emma.foster@etfoundation.co.uk
Claire Nicholson-Clinch
Regional Head of Engagement
Email: claire.nicholson-clinch@etfoundation.co.uk
Telephone: 07590453418
Rosemarie D’Ambrosio-Winter
Regional Relationship Manager
Email: rosemarie.dambrosio@etfoundation.co.uk
Telephone: 07821863115
Joanne Allen-Kotze
Area Relationship and Development Lead
Email: joanne.allen-kotze@etfoundation.co.uk
Telephone: 07821 863107
Sebastian Baker
Area Relationship and Development Lead
Email: sebastian.baker@etfoundation.co.uk
Telephone: 07514308008
Julia Milton
Area Relationship and Development Lead
Email: julia.milton@etfoundation.co.uk
Telephone: 07702336844
Katrina Cotton
Area Relationship and Development Lead
Email: katrina.cotton@etfoundation.co.uk
Telephone: 07731985139
Get in touch: general and media
Whether you have a question or need additional support, we’re here to help. You can give us a call, send an email, or simply fill out the contact us form.
Prefer to speak to someone local? Feel free to reach out to your regional team directly.
General enquiries
Our friendly Customer Experience Team are here from 9.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday, and can help with any questions you may have, including booking, payment, events and resources queries.
Call us on: 0800 083 1830
Email: enquiries@etfoundation.co.uk
Media enquiries
For any media enquiries, please contact our Communications Team.
Email commsteam@etfoundation.co.uk