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. In his spare time, Nick is a keen gardener and enjoys spending time with his wife Sue and their new Labrador puppy Lucy.

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, HR, overseeing the Trust’s charity governance and supporting the Board of Trustees and Executive Committee. Angela holds an MSc Degree in Voluntary Sector Management from Bayes Business School, City, University of London. She is an advocate for promoting good mental health within the workplace. In her spare time, Angela enjoys practising yoga, visiting the cinema and theatre, and exploring London’s cultural scene.

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. Her most recent academic achievement is an MSc in Charity Finance. Niruba enjoys spending time cooking Asian cuisine, cake making and decorating, stitching cross stitch designs and travelling.

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 her degree she spent a year at a partner University in the USA learning first hand about American Culture and Politics. Since graduating, Zara has worked in a number of roles, including Gumtree UK as a Sales Account Manager. Having worked at the IPT for four years, Zara now heads up the IPT's Events and Training teams, focusing on the strategic development and delivery of programme content. Outside of work Zara enjoys attending sporting events, going to the theatre, socialising with friends and planning her next trip aboard.

Sam joined the team in March 2022 as the IPT's Parliamentary Affairs Manager, having previously worked as a civil servant for the Opposition Whips Office in the House of Commons. Prior to joining the civil service, he undertook an internship with Macmillan Cancer Support where he worked on a pilot project designed to enhance the charity’s volunteer awards scheme. He holds a Degree in Politics from the University of Lincoln and an MA in Politics and Contemporary History from King’s College London. Outside of work, he enjoys listening to music, running and is an avid supporter of Liverpool FC.

Ben joined the team as the IPT’s Parliamentary Affairs Officer in September 2022. He holds a degree in Political Economy from King’s College London. Ben has a keen interest in music and plays the drums. Sport is another interest of his, he is a keen cyclist, plays golf and occasionally tennis. Being from the Black Country, Ben enjoys Real Ale and going to pubs.

Rebecca joined the team in May 2022 as Senior Events & Communications Officer having previously worked in the office of a Member of Parliament. Prior to that, Rebecca studied Politics and International Relations at the University of Birmingham. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with friends and eating good food.

Laura joined the team in September 2021 as an Events Officer. She graduated with a BA in History, Politics and International Relations from Royal Holloway University and completed an internship in Parliament. In her spare time Laura enjoys baking bread, trips to the theatre and spending an evening in the pub with friends.

Daisy joined the IPT as Training Coordinator in June 2023, having previously worked in local government. Prior to that, Daisy graduated with a BA in Politics and an MA in Cyber Crime and Terrorism from Swansea University. In her spare time she enjoys going to gigs and festivals and practicing yoga. Daisy also enjoys an Aperol Spritz!

In October 2023 Bella joined the team as an Events and Training Assistant Intern. She is currently studying Politics and International Relations at the University of Bath. In her spare time, Bella enjoys experimenting with baking ideas or knitting projects, and travelling to new cities!

Paul, who delivers the IPT's training sessions, 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.

Philippa Helme was a Clerk in the United Kingdom House of Commons from 1983 to 2019.  From 2014 to 2019 she was Principal Clerk of the Table Office, with responsibility for overseeing proceedings in the Chamber, and was previously Deputy Head of the Committee Office. From 2008 to 2010 she was Head of the Office of the Chief Executive and led the delivery of post-Election services and induction of MPs in 2010. She also has experience as the clerk of a number of select committees, in the Public Bill Office, and as Private Secretary to the Deputy Speaker. From 2002 to 2005 she worked, on secondment to the Government, as Parliamentary Adviser at the Cabinet Office. Since retiring, Philippa has supported parliamentary strengthening work by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (developing online training material for parliamentary staff and revising the Standing Orders for the Parliament of Belize) and for the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (working in support of the Parliaments in Sir Lanka, Maldives and Bangsamoro). She also acts as an independent panellist for public appointments and as a member of the Independent Monitoring Board for HM Prison Send.

Lucie was born in July 2022 and resides in Camberley, Surrey. Her favourite pastimes are: eating anything (especially doormats); sitting on your lap; watching golf and basketball. Her present learning and development targets are: learning to roll over, gaining her 10 metres swimming proficiency certificate and chasing squirrels.