Barry Rotherham

Barry Rotherham is an experienced professional in the fields of quality assurance, compliance, and wellbeing within apprenticeship and early careers programs. Currently serving as the Apprenticeship and Early Careers Quality and Compliance Manager for Compass Group UK & Ireland since November 2017, Rotherham is responsible for overseeing multiple programs including pre-employability and internships. Prior roles include Head of Quality and Wellbeing at Aspire Education Academy, Communications Manager and Wellbeing Manager at EQL Solutions Ltd. & Dawn Hodge Associates, and Quality Training Consultant at TQ Training, where Rotherham significantly contributed to quality improvement initiatives and successful Ofsted inspections. Rotherham's earlier experience includes the roles of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Manager and Learning & Development Consultant at Elmfield Training, as well as Technical Support Manager at TalkTalk Business, showcasing a strong commitment to fostering inclusive environments and effective communication throughout career progression.