Building Learners Ready for Life
October 1, 2026
At ACE Training, we recognise that becoming a skilled tradesperson in construction is about far more than learning how to
We have a skilled and dedicated team to help you.
Stefan has over 30 years’ experience in the construction industry and has undertaken various roles on site, both in site management and in company management. He has worked in education since 2020, starting in the prison service before joining ACE Training. In 2023 Stefan obtained his TAQA qualification in assessment training. Stefan works with both apprentices and full-time students.
Carpentry & Joinery Tutor & Assessor
Tommy joined ACE in April 2024, but he’s no stranger to the centre as he completed his level 3 Apprenticeship with us back in 2020. In his current position as Carpentry and Joinery Technician, he provides invaluable support to our learners in the carpentry workshop every day, and in December 2024 he obtained his TAQA qualification in assessment training
With a lifelong passion for construction, Tommy enjoys sharing his skills and knowledge with our learners, making his role a perfect fit.
Carpentry & Joinery Tutor & Assessor
Michael started his career in the construction industry by completing a Bench Joinery apprenticeship with a local employer in Oxfordshire. He then spent 15 years working on site before completing his level 5 Diploma in Teaching & Education and working in further education. Michael is a qualified IQA and assessor. He works with both apprentices and full-time students, his specialist subject being bench joinery.
Carpentry Tutor
Danny has been a member of the ACE team since 2017. He spends half of his week teaching our apprentices and the other half with our full-time students. He is a qualified tutor and assessor and has worked in the construction industry for over 20 years, both as a tutor and an on-site bricklayer. Danny is also our head of welfare and ensures that all our students feel safe and valued.
Natalie has over 35 years teaching and training experience, from her early years as a pre-school teacher and moving, very early on, to adult training. Natalie has lived and worked in now three different countries and has worked for various international companies. Most of her early work was training adults in the key skill areas of business English, hospitality, basic work and life skills for various industries and management progression.
After qualifying to teach, Natalie has spent the last 11 years teaching in the Further Education field as an English GCSE and Functional Skills Tutor, sometime English curriculum manager and latterly Functional Skills maths and English tutor and Lead. Having worked at ACE before moving on for a year and a bit, she is excited to be back in her new role of Functional Skills maths, GCSE English and GCSE maths tutor.
Sonia is responsible for our pre-apprentices. She makes sure that they are happy and well cared for as they transition from school to further education. She has over a decades’ experience in construction education, having previously worked with construction apprentices after completing her Level 3 award in Education & Training. Sonia enjoys working closely with our full-time students to help them achieve their end career goals of an apprenticeship, further education and/or employment.
Pre-Apprentice Employability Coordinator
Katie has a strong background in education, having worked at both The Warriner School and Meadowbrook College. Initially serving as a Student Support professional, she later transitioned into teaching English, a role that allowed her to further nurture her passion for supporting young people.
Working in an educational setting has always been a source of inspiration for Katie, fuelling her desire to learn and grow alongside her students. She is deeply committed to helping young people achieve their goals, hopes, and dreams, finding immense meaning and purpose in her work. Katie is excited about the opportunities her role brings to make a positive difference in the lives of others.
Apprentice Training Coordinator
Lyndsey takes charge of our large caseload of apprentices, ensuring they are happy, well looked after and on track to complete on time. Lyndsey has been with ACE Training for over ten years and has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to all things ‘apprenticeships’. You’ll usually find her out and about seeing her students and employers on site or while they are visiting our centre.
Apprentice Training Coordinator
Lisa joined us in mid-2024 and works closely with our partners and employers to ensure we can match learners with the very best work experience opportunities.
Lisa has many years of corporate relationship management experience which she now applies to ensure our learners are getting the most out of their work placements.
Director
Barry heads up our workshops and manages our construction tutors. He has a rich background in construction, having previously worked as a bricklayer for 15 years before transitioning into education, where he completed his BA Hons in Education and level 7 NVQ in Senior Site Management (MCIOB). Barry oversees our workshop team and spends time on site assessing our OSAT students. He works with both our apprentices and our full-time students.
Director
Vanessa leads the team and is a fountain of knowledge for any queries relating to construction and funding. Her primary role is to take care of our staff and ensure our centre runs smoothly and continues to deliver the best learning experience to our students.
Adam deals with oversight and finances and has been involved in the business since 2006. With a wealth of experience in the property and insurance sectors, he has supported ACE with its business priorities and ensured we offer a competitive and attractive series of courses and apprenticeships that are suitable for today’s constructors.
Marketing & Communications Manager
Gemma joined ACE Training in 2023 and leads all Marketing and Communications activity. With over 25 years’ experience in helping businesses build and promote their brand, she brings creativity and expertise to showcasing ACE’s work and impact.
She is passionate about working in schools, sparking those all-important career conversations with young people and inspiring them to see the opportunities in construction. Building meaningful relationships is at the heart of her role, whether with students, schools, employers, or partners.
Gemma also takes pride in celebrating success, from learner and apprentice achievements and team milestones to community projects and award wins. She ensures ACE’s values, impact and commitment to sustainability are visible and recognised, helping the organisation connect with others and inspire the next generation of construction professionals.
Amy joined in September 2026 and is working within business development. Amy has worked in education for over 20 years, teaching early years through to adults. She is passionate about inclusivity, equity and growth mind-sets within education linking this to employability and an ongoing passion for learning.
Amy will support ACE Training with fundraising, sponsorship, grants and working in and with the community whilst working to the commitment of sustainability.
Alongside her professional practice, she also writes and reflects on education systems and their long term impact.
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