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Cogent - The Sector Skills Council for Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals, Nuclear, Oil and Gas, Petroleum and Polymers
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Our Staff
Cogent SSC operates through a main office, supported by a network of home-based advisers.

Cogent SSC Ltd
Unit 5, Mandarin Court
Centre Park
Warrington, Cheshire
WA1 1GG
Tel: 01925 515200
Fax: 01925 515240                    Location Map



The Cogent Teams

Chief Executive: Joanna Woolf
Strategic Planning : CEO and appropriate members of the other teams for each project/issue.

Business Development:
Business Development Director: Laura Baker
develops Cogent branded products and services, including building delivery platforms and taking them to market.

Business Development Team:
Julia Bennett - Project Manager
Jayne Edwards - Project Manager - Sector Compact
Christine Sakhardande - Product & Services Project Manager


Engaging with Employers

Strategic Development Director, John Holton leads the team working with employers within each sector to identify skills needs and deliver solutions.

Industry Skills Development  Team:
Bill Erskine - Special Advisor
Tim Eyre - Skills Development Manager Chemicals and Pharamecuticals
Kieran Quill -   Skills Development Director Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals (South East)
Tony Pringle - Skills Development Director Polymers
Clive Smith - Skills Development Director Nuclear
Walter Williamson - Skills Development Director Petroleum


Research:
Research & Science Director: Brian Murphy

Research Team:
Steve Bennett - Research Manager
Pauline Maden - Higher Education Curriculum Manager
Julie Plumbley - Research Advisor
Caroline Sudworth - Science and Higher Level Skills Development Manager
Una Borte - Market Analyst
 

Educations and Qualifications
Education and Qualifications Director: James Murdock.

Education and Qualifications Team
Mark Chapman - Development Consultant
Charlotte Fox - Development Officer
Matthew Hardy - Qualification Reform Officer
Dawn Hillier -  Education and Qualifications Manager
Ian Lockhart - Apprenticeship Manager
Ian Moores -   Education and Qualifications Project Manager
Helen Murray - NOS Manager
Maureen Nield - Development Officer


Stakeholder Relationship

Stakeholder and Policy Director Jaine Chisholm-Caunt

Martin McManus - Policy Consultant

Skills Development Team:
Andrew Evans - Skills Director Wales
Gordon Jackson - Skills Director Northern Way
Barry Neilson - Skills Director Scotland
Hugh McGurk  - Northern Ireland Skills Manager
Chas Hubbard - England Skills Manager

Sarah McLoughlin - North West Alliance Manager


Communications and Marketing
External Affairs & Communications Director 
: Mervin Dadd:

Communications Team:
Judith Holcroft - Communications Manager
Kate Hutchins - Information and Events Manager
Matthew Lowe - Marketing and Communications Officer

Business Support

Director of Finance : Karl Gorge

Business Support Team
Fiona Dellar  - Finance Manager
Kathryn Hough - Receptionist
Tracy Marsden - Business Support & PA to Chief Executive
Steve Roberts - Group IT Manager
Rachel Stubbings - Administrator
Melanie Welch - External Project Funding Co-ordinator


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In the meantime,  if you require any details, please call 01925 515200.


The Cogent Board of Directors
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