Who are we?

AMOSSHE is directed an Executive Committee of twelve AMOSSHE members and Student Services professionals. The Executive, who include AMOSSHE's Chair and Vice Chairs, are elected by the members and volunteer their time to ensure that AMOSSHE works in the best way to support our members, the sector and the student experience.

AMOSSHE also employs a team of permanent staff who manage the running and development of the organisation, guided by the elected Executive Committee. The permanent team are based in AMOSSHE's National Office in London. Meet the team.

2016/17 Executive Committee

Read out about the election of the 2016/17 Executive Committee: AMOSSHE elects a new Chair and Executive team.

Ben Bailey, Chair

Ben is Director of Student Services at University of Birmingham.

You can contact Ben at chair@amosshe.org.uk.

Fay Sherrington, Vice Chair

Fay is Director of Student Services at Edge Hill University.

You can contact Fay at vicechair@amosshe.org.uk.

Jayne Aldridge, Vice Chair (Operations)

Jayne is Director - Services for Students at Kingston University.

You can contact Jayne at vicechair@amosshe.org.uk.

Nic Streatfield, Vice Chair (Professional Development)

Nic is Head of Student Services at York St John University.

You can contact Nic at vicechair@amosshe.org.uk.

About the Executive

The Executive Committee has four named Chair roles with specific responsibilities. The other eight Executive members lead on various aspects of AMOSSHE work as decided by the Committee. The Executive Committee all commit to their role descriptions and values.

Executive roles

The Executive Committee is elected by ballot, with each AMOSSHE member organisation casting one vote for each vacant role on the committee. No member can serve for more than eight consecutive years.

The Executive Committee meets several times a year to discuss strategy and guide the direction of AMOSSHE. You can read the agendas and minutes of the Executive meetings.

Executive meetings

Find out from past and present Executive members what being on the AMOSSHE Executive is like, and why you should consider joining the Executive Committee.

Taking part

Nicola Barden, Executive Member

Nicola is Director of Student Services at University of Winchester.

You can contact Nicola at executive@amosshe.org.uk.

Mandi Barron, Executive Member

Mandi is Head of Student Services at Bournemouth University.

You can contact Mandi at executive@amosshe.org.uk.

Richard Irons, Executive Member

Richard is Head of Student Services at University of Derby.

You can contact Richard at executive@amosshe.org.uk.

Helen McNeely, Executive Member

Helen is Head of Student Affairs at Queen's University Belfast.

You can contact Helen at executive@amosshe.org.uk.

Nicole Redman, Executive Member

Nicole is Director of Student Support at University of East London.

You can contact Nicole at executive@amosshe.org.uk.

Chris Shelley, Executive Member

Chris is Director of Student and Academic Services at University of Greenwich.

You can contact Chris at executive@amosshe.org.uk.

Jill Stevenson, Executive Member

Jill is Head of Student Support Service at University of Stirling.

You can contact Jill at executive@amosshe.org.uk.

Chris Warrington, Executive Member

Chris is Head of Student Support at University of Leeds.

You can contact Chris at executive@amosshe.org.uk.

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National Office team

John Bloomfield, Executive Director

John Bloomfield

John provides operational, strategic and finance support to the AMOSSHE Executive Committee, in order to ensure that they're able to continue to fulfil their role and act properly on behalf of the membership. John is also responsible for line management of the National Office staff and managing AMOSSHE's projects and events programme.

Benjamin Parsons, Head of Engagement

Benjamin Parsons Benjamin manages how AMOSSHE communicates with members and develops the membership community. His work includes devising and delivering a coordinated communications strategy, keeping members up to date with news, conducting member research, and design.

Get in touch

You can get in touch with the National Office team by email, phone or visiting the office.

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AMOSSHE, The Student Services Organisation is a UK non-profit professional association. Company registration number 4778650.