The EKC Group is a family of six distinct colleges, and four additional business units serving the whole of East Kent. Our mission is to play a leading role for East Kent in developing the economic & social prosperity of the communities we serve. With colleges in Ashford, Broadstairs, Canterbury, Dover, Folkestone and Sheppey, we deliver a wide range of technical and vocational education to more than 12,000 students.

Higher Education

EKC Group

EKC Group's headquarters in Margate, United Kingdom

Victoria Copp-Crawley

Dan Shelley

Lindsey Biggs

Paul Sayers

Lee Osborn

Lucy McLeod

Hollie March

Barry Boden

Nick Holbrook-Sutcliffe

Sarah-Jayne Benfield BSc MSc PGCE MCCT

Andrew Heap

Amy Ward

Kerry Hickmott

Jamie Weir

Bret Cox

Ben Williams

Katie Cox

Helen Hammond

Carmel Togher

Gail Clarke

Natalie Garner

Jason Howard

Peter Troke

Charles Buchanan

John Korzeniewski

Peter Cheney

Ella Brocklebank

Miranda Chapman

Jo Worby

Sam Lain-Rose

John Oliphant

Francesca Lashmar

The Governance Team at EKC Group is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, policy development, and accountability of the organization. Comprised of governors and chaired by the Chairman of the Governing Body, this team ensures that the educational and operational objectives align with the mission to enhance the economic and social prosperity of East Kent communities.

Governance Team

The Leadership Team at EKC Group is responsible for setting the strategic direction and ensuring the effective governance of the organization. They collaborate to drive initiatives that enhance educational offerings, promote community engagement, and foster economic growth across East Kent. By leveraging their diverse expertise, they work collectively to achieve the mission of providing high-quality technical and vocational education to the region's students.

Leadership Team

The Chief Officers Team at EKC Group provides strategic leadership and oversight across all aspects of the organization. This team ensures the alignment and execution of curriculum development, standards adherence, communication strategies, information management, infrastructure and transformation initiatives, and business operations. Their collaborative efforts drive the mission to enhance the economic and social prosperity of East Kent through high-quality education and training opportunities for over 12,000 students.

Chief Officers Team

The Human Resources team at EKC Group plays a crucial role in managing employee relations, recruitment, resourcing, and people development. Guided by the Chief People Officer, the team ensures that the organization attracts, retains, and develops talent to support its educational mission. They also work on fostering a positive work environment across all six colleges and additional business units, contributing to the overall economic and social prosperity of the communities served.

Human Resources

The Group and Head Management Team at EKC Group oversees the strategic direction and operational management of their respective departments. This includes guiding higher education and careers initiatives, enhancing commercial hospitality offerings, leading engineering and motor vehicle programs in Canterbury, and managing food and beverage operations. Their collective efforts ensure that EKC Group provides high-quality technical and vocational education tailored to the needs of the East Kent community.

Group and Head Management Team

The Marketing and Business Development Team at EKC Group is responsible for promoting the Group's colleges and programs, driving student recruitment, and fostering relationships with local businesses and communities. They develop and implement marketing strategies, manage events to engage prospective students, and explore opportunities for business collaborations to enhance the Group's economic and social impact in East Kent.

Marketing and Business Development Team

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EKC Group

Org chart

Board & advisors

Teams

Governance Team

Leadership Team

Chief Officers Team

Human Resources

Group and Head Management Team

Marketing and Business Development Team

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