MANAGING DIRECTOR

Bill joined the Peter Jones Foundation in June 2017, becoming Managing Director in 2020. With over 15 years’ experience in enterprise education and work-related learning. Bill joined from Coca-Cola European Partners where he led their community education programme, winning a Business in the Community Award for Excellence in 2012. Bill was part of the steering committee for Lord Young’s Enterprise Education Review and has also worked in the welfare to work sector, taught English and helped set up a bar in Chile.

HEAD OF PROGRAMMES

Rupinder joined the Peter Jones Foundation in September 2022 as Head of Programmes and comes with 10 years’ experience working at the PJEA at Leicester College. Prior to this Rupinder has worked across the third sector, championing social enterprises; supported the delivery of leisure diversion for young offenders and had a stint working in publishing for a financial corporate. Rupinder is also on the Board of Directors for the Leicester Business Festival CIC helping to shape and steer the direction of the company. When not working Rupinder is a keen artist and dabbles with graphic design and illustration.

HEAD OF PARTNERSHIPS

Kumar joined the Peter Jones Foundation in May 2022 as Head of Partnerships. Following four years in the charity sector as a Fundraising Manager, Kumar spent a further four years as a Freelance Consultant which gave him strategic oversight and a taste of several new causes spanning Human Rights, Sports Inclusion, Mental Health and Palliative Care. Currently, he is obtaining funding and collaborating with other organisations wanting to make a difference to the education landscape. Kumar lived in Nepal as an English teacher and is planning to launch his fourth startup.

HEAD OF FINANCE

Shelley joined as Head of Finance in April 2023. She is a qualified Accountant with over 20 years’ experience in the not-for-profit charity sector, having been a trustee of Loop Dance Company (a registered charity and the longest running contemporary dance company in the South East) since 2006. For the last 10 years she have worked as Finance Manager at the students’ Union for the University of Kent. Prior to this, she worked in trading companies and ran her own marketing and sales company, mainly promoting and selling Belgian confectionary.

SENIOR EVENTS MANAGER

Max has worked in the events industry for over 10 years and joined the Peter Jones Foundation in 2022. Max joined from Save the Children UK where she delivered multiple fundraising events, with her biggest flagship gala grossing over £1.4 million for underprivileged children around the world. Max is passionate about education, having previously worked in a school, as a private Spanish Tutor and as an au pair for a family in Paris. When not meticulously planning an event, Max can be found at the bar with her favourite tipple in hand - a French Martini!

EVENTS MANAGER

Shannon joined the Foundation in May 2017. With 6 years’ experience organising high profile events and building lasting relationships with guests and donors to support the Clay Pigeon Shooting and Golf fundraising events. Prior to this, Shannon worked as an Executive Assistant for The Brilliant Club, an educational charity which supports students from under-served communities to access competitive universities. In her spare time she loves raising her beautiful little girl and enjoying brunches with her friends.

MARKETING AND COMMUNITY EXECUTIVE

Temi joined the Peter Jones Foundation in March 2022. Her expertise is marketing and social media; creating engaging content and developing broader networks. She supports the Foundation by promoting the various programmes and fundraising events throughout the year, to highlight the impactful work carried out by the team. Prior to this Temi worked in the Public Relations industry and has found a career within the charity sector. In her spare time she enjoys crafting!

PROGRAMMES OFFICER

Inès joined the Foundation in May 2023. Inès studied International Relations and Political Science and has experience as an intern at UN agencies and at Justin Trudeau's constituency office in Montreal. She has lived in several cities and has French, Spanish, and Cambodian roots. Previously, Inès worked for a charity which supported refugees and asylum seekers. When she's not working, Inès loves traveling and exploring new places with her friends and family.