Nick joined the IPT in July 2011 having previously been in the Army for 26 years and latterly serving in the Ministry of Defence on a team constructing a 'New Employment Model' for the Armed Forces. In an extensive career with the Army he held a variety of specialist and management appointments largely within the Educational and Training Services Branch and served in a variety of operational and non-operational roles including service in: Germany; Hong Kong; the Falkland Islands; Korea; Bosnia; Kosovo and Iraq. Nick retains his outside interest in the educational/skills environment and is a member of the Apprentice Ambassadors Network, a UK Worldskills Champion and a national judge for UK Skills.

Angela joined the IPT in July 2015 as Head of Office and Company Secretary, bringing a broad range of experience in HR, recruitment and office management from a variety of industry sectors in corporate, SMEs and start-up companies. She is responsible for all back office functions, overseeing the Trust’s charity governance and supporting the Board of Trustees and Executive Committee. Angela is personally involved with The Lily Foundation, a charity that supports children and families living with mitochondrial disease, and also sponsors third-world entrepreneurs with micro-finance lending through Care International, a charity that enables some of the world’s poorest people work their way out of poverty. Angela is also an advocate for promoting good mental health within the workplace. In her spare time, Angela enjoys practising yoga, visiting the cinema and roaming the streets of London in search of food markets.

Niruba joined the IPT in 2015 as Finance Manager and is responsible for all the financial activities of the organisation. Niruba studied CIMA and has 25 years of experience in all functions of finance with private sector companies. Niruba enjoys spending time cooking Asian cuisine, cake making and decorating, stitching cross stitch designs & travelling.

James is the Events and Training Manager for the IPT having previously been a Senior Events and Training Coordinator. He is responsible for managing and delivering the Trust’s Training and Events programme. Prior to joining the IPT, James studied an MA in International Security at the University of Sussex and worked for Dods monitoring European Union affairs and assisting in the production of the European Public Affairs Directory. James enjoys keeping fit, reading and perfecting making fresh pasta.

Niamh started at the Industry and Parliament Trust in February 2018 as Parliamentary Affairs Officer, becoming Senior Parliamentary Affairs Officer in March 2019. She has previously completed internships in the Irish Parliament, the United States Embassy in Dublin, Women for Election, and European Movement Ireland. Niamh has recently graduated with a M.A. in Political Communication from Dublin City University where her dissertation focused on the emerging political voice of Teen Vogue magazine. She also holds a LL.B. (Pol. Sci.) from Trinity College Dublin where she studied Law and Political Science. Niamh enjoys reading and listening to podcasts.

Zara joined the IPT in January 2019 as a Parliamentary Affairs Officer having previously graduated from University of Kent with a degree in American Studies. During the degree she spent a year at a partner University in USA learning first hand about Amercian Culture and Politics. Since graduating Zara has worked in a number of roles, most recently for Gumtree UK as an Account Manager in the Sales Team. Outside of work Zara enjoys attending sporting events, theatre, socialising with friends and planning her next trip aboard.

Greg is the Training Coordinator for the IPT having previously been an Events Officer. He is responsible for the organisation and delivery of the IPT’s training programmes to companies, civil servants and parliamentary staff alongside delivering IPT events and assisting with preparation of each event programme. Prior to joining the IPT, Greg studied an MSc in Political Theory at the London School of Economics and undertook policy work for the Patients Association, a national health and social care charity that represents patient voice. In his spare time Greg enjoys attempting to bake and hunting for second hand records.

Caroline joined the IPT team in January 2019 as Events Officer and assists in the organisation of the Industry and Parliament Trust’s educational policy events programme. Prior to joining the IPT, Caroline graduated from the University of Leicester with a degree in Human Geography and worked in public relations on health awareness campaigns. She has also completed work experience with a member of parliament. In her spare time, Caroline enjoys playing netball and travelling to new places.

Jemima joined the team in September 2019 after previously undertaking a year’s placement with the IPT during her degree at Bournemouth University in Events Management. Following this she completed work experience with Cancer Research UK in their Local Government department. Jemima is involved in the organisation of the IPT’s educational policy events programme. She enjoys running and has completed the Bournemouth half marathon twice. An avid foodie, Jemima loves seeking out new independent eateries.

Natasha Osei joined the IPT in September 2019 as an Events Assistant Intern. Natasha is currently in her second year of studies at Bournemouth University, doing a degree in Events Management and has worked over many internship programmes including in television production and fashion. In her spare time, Natasha enjoys daily exercising, meeting new people and fashion blogging.

Mike joined the IPT in September 2018 as Communications Coordinator. It is his responsibility to manage the IPT’s internal and external communications, marketing collateral, and their digital presence. Previously Mike worked for three years in the marketing team of top 50 accountancy firm BKL, where he planned and implemented their marketing strategy. During that time, he was also involved in major projects, including a complete rebrand and website launch. He has a BA in English Language from the University of Gloucestershire.

Paul, who delivers the IPT's training sessions on a consultancy basis, was a civil servant in the UK Government from 1986-2012. For 20 years of that time he worked as a senior lecturer in Policy and Government at the National School of Government (NSG). He now works independently, providing consultancy and training on the parliamentary process and the wider framework of government in the UK. At the NSG Paul designed and ran a range of training courses on various aspects of the UK system of government. A particular focus of his training was to provide new fast stream entrants to the Civil Service a thorough understanding of their new working environment. Paul has a particular interest in constitutional and parliamentary matters. As well as running training programmes in the UK for organisations both inside and outside of government, he has also undertaken many training assignments across the world for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the Department for International Development and the Government of Bermuda.

Following a varied career as an MP and university lecturer, Huw became an Independent Trainer in 2005 and specialises in courses on Understanding Parliament, Government, Legislation, Devolution and Influencing Policy. He was first elected to Parliament as Labour MP for Monmouth following a by-election in May 1991, he was defeated in the 1992 General Election and returned to the University of Brighton as Senior Lecturer in Social Policy. After being re-elected as MP for Monmouth in 1997 and 2001, Huw was re-appointed to the Welsh Affairs Select Committee and served on the Modernisation of the House Committee. Huw has extensive experience of campaigning and representing organisations in the private and voluntary sectors and was Vice Chair of the All Party Groups on Learning Disabilities and Carers. He now works with a range of training providers including the IPT, Crown Agents, Dods, ModernGov and Eliesha training business representatives, elected politicians and civil servants on democratic governance.