Mike Thomas

Mike Thomas has a diverse work history with experience in various roles and industries. Mike is currently the Partnerships Director at UPP, a position they have held since November 2022. Prior to this, they served as the Board of Governors Resource Committee Chair at HS Junior School starting in September 2016. From March 2018 to November 2022, Mike worked as a Key Account Manager and Project Manager at Vercity Consultancy, where they provided specialized services in project, commercial, technical, and asset management. Before that, they were the BSF Contract Director at Babcock International Group from March 2014 to February 2018, responsible for leading the delivery of facilities management services. Mike also held the role of PFI General Manager at the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham from January 2008 to March 2014. Previous roles include Center Manager and Duty Manager at Castle Green, Sports Coach at Newham Council, Redbridge Council, Leyton Orient FC, and Marketing Manager at Barking & Dagenham College. Mike began their career as a Store Manager at Stylo Barratts from September 1998 to September 2000. Throughout their career, they have demonstrated expertise in management, leadership, contract compliance, and project delivery.

Mike Thomas earned an NVQ Level 2 in Management and Retail from Barrets Stylo Group in 1999. From 2000 to 2002, they pursued a B-Tec National Diploma in Leisure Studies at Barking & Dagenham College. Mike continued their education at the same institution, earning an HND in Leisure Management from 2002 to 2004.