Vision

To be the first-choice provider of high-quality education and training for key stakeholders in the north and nationally.

Mission

Providing an outstanding learning environment that promotes excellent learning opportunities so that individuals can learn and achieve. 

Values

Our core values are being authentic, respectful, innovative and ambitious, with the working principles of honesty, integrity and respect embedded all that we do.

At The Helm


Executive Leadership

Andrew McHale
Managing Director

Andrew is responsible for the development and communication of the strategic plan. He oversees resource allocation to ensure the business is performing and moving towards its strategic goals. He joined the Lokman team in February 2021 as Executive Director, responsible for operations, curriculum, and business development, and was appointed Managing Director in September 2022 as part of a strategic growth and technological development strategy. Andrew has broad and substantial experience in leading businesses, corporate and strategic development, and has worked in both public and private sectors. He brings over 20 years’ experience to the role.

Derek McNichol
Director

Derek has lead responsibility for vocational assessment, overseeing scholarly, technical, and vocational education and training, as well as work based learning. He joined the Lokman team in February 2021 and has established excellent quality standards within curriculum assessment that have supported the growth of the company. Derek has worked for several independent training providers and brings over 10 years’ training experience to the role.

Corporate Officers

Stephen Bushnall
Business Development Officer

Stephen has responsibility for business development across the company. He works closely with the executive to increase revenues, growth in terms of business expansion, increasing profitability by building strategic partnerships, and supporting strategic business decisions. Stephen has substantial commercial experience and has worked in both public and private sectors. He has excellent networking and communication skills which supports the business development function.

Craig Woolnough
Business Support Officer

Craig has responsibility for compliance, data management, and procurement. He works closely with the executive and other corporate officers to ensure that the infrastructure is effective and supports the operational efficiency of the business. Craig has substantial experience in the private sector and has worked in a number of different industries. He brings with him an understanding of commercial quality control and has been able to implement several new initiatives to help drive quality standards within the company.

Our Team

Sean Harte
Tutor

Sean is part of the delivery team that works with provision in the scholarly, technical, and vocational education and training areas of the business, including work based learning. His specialisms include security, stewarding, youth work, and community development. Sean is a highly experienced practitioner with both public and private sector experience. He has worked across a range of provision, including lecturing to undergraduates and teaching in FE.

Carole Kell
Tutor

Carole is part of the delivery team that works with provision in the scholarly, technical, and vocational education and training areas of the business, including work based learning. Her specialisms include art and design and working with the disengaged. Carole has substantial experience working in the education sector, including teaching in FE, lecturing to undergraduates, and working in prison education.

Joy Elkins
Tutor and IQA

Joy is part of the delivery and IQA teams that work with provision in the scholarly, technical, and vocational education and training areas of the business, including work based learning. Joy is a highly experienced practitioner with over 11 years’ experience as a tutor, assesses, and IQA, for a range of educational and vocational qualifications.

Imran Anwar
North West Coordinator

Imran has shared lead responsibility to support the development of provision in the North West. He works closely with the executive and corporate officers to support the development and growth of business within this area, whilst coordinating operational delivery. Imran is a qualified assessor and internal verifier, with over 10 years of experience in the education sector.

Naieem Yaqub
North West Coordinator

Naieem has shared lead responsibility to support the development of provision in the North West. He works closely with the executive and corporate officers to support the development and growth of business within the area, whilst coordinating operational delivery. Naieem is a qualified assessor with over 10 years of experience in the education sector.