Our team

Our diverse team of learning mentors are dedicated to creating a supportive, nurturing environment where young people can thrive. We are equally committed to supporting our own team by fostering a workplace culture that values collaboration, continuous learning and mutual respect.

  • John Gilmour, Chief Executive Officer

    John Gilmour

    CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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    Sharon Patterson

    OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

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    Tracie Burnett

    WELLNESS AND PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

  • Yvonne Hampshire

    Yvonne Hampshire

    FINANCE AND COMPLIANCE DIRECTOR

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    Chris Fellows

    PROVISION DELIVERY DIRECTOR

  • Matt Mason

    Matt Mason

    ADMISSIONS AND ENGAGEMENT MANAGER

  • Ruth Spreadborough Dorset Wellbeing

    Ruth Spreadborough

    CONTRACTS MANAGER

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    Martin Patterson

    TRANSPORT AND IT MANAGER, AND LEARNING MENTOR

  • Karen Griffiths

    Karen Griffiths

    CLUSTER LEAD, NORMANDY FARMHOUSE

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    Marc Illidge

    CLUSTER LEAD, GATEHOUSE FARM

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    Lou Morris

    DORSET GREEN AND TIDY LEAD

  • Rute Da Silva Yates

    Rute Da Silva Yates

    CLUSTER LEAD, NORMANDY FARM STABLES

  • Jo Phipps

    Jo Phipps

    CLUSTER LEAD, BOURNE PARK

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    Ben Sugden

    CLUSTER LEAD, BOURNE PARK

  • Martha Tavinor

    Martha Tavinor

    CLUSTER LEAD, GREENCORE

  • Eleanor Bassett

    Eleanor Bassett

    LEARNING MENTOR

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    Phil Clipson

    LEARNING MENTOR

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    Sophie Cherry

    LEARNING MENTOR

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    Louise Frearson

    LEARNING MENTOR

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    Emily Gregory-Love

    LEARNING MENTOR

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    John Grover

    LEARNING MENTOR

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    Brian Hamspshire

    TRANSPORT AND SITE SUPPORT

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    Tom Hillier

    LEARNING MENTOR

  • Bethany Legg

    Bethany Legg

    LEARNING MENTOR

  • Franco de León

    Franco de León

    LEARNING MENTOR

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    Stephen Merry

    TRANSPORT AND SITE SUPPORT

  • James Page

    James Page

    LEARNING MENTOR

  • Paul Papper

    TRANSPORT AND SITE SUPPORT

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    Shelley Robinson

    LEARNING MENTOR

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    Julian Sawyer

    LEARNING MENTOR

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    Amy Spreadborough

    LEARNING MENTOR

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    Alexa Temel

    LEARNING MENTOR

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    Vicky Wilds

    LEARNING MENTOR

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    Steve Williams

    LEARNING MENTOR

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    Os Filmalter

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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    Helen Rosaline

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Would you like to make a difference to somebody’s life?

If you are interested in being part of the Dorset Wellbeing team, view our careers page

CAREERS

“The mentors and staff have been superb. They are very patient and understanding, as well as being aware of each students’ individual needs in different situations.”

— Parent, Weymouth