Derek Colborn

Derek Colborn is an experienced facilities management professional with a robust background in operational leadership and compliance within educational environments. Currently serving as the Regional Facilities Manager at Emmanuel Schools Foundation since January 2020, Derek previously held the position of Facilities & Compliance Manager at WISE Academies from September 2017 to May 2019, where responsibilities included overseeing health and safety management systems and ensuring legal compliance. Earlier in Derek's career, as Group Facilities Manager at Gentoo Sunderland from October 2002 to June 2016, guidance and support were provided to the Facilities Management Section. Derek's academic credentials include a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) Hons in Building Services Engineering and various certifications in leadership, health and safety, and compliance management.