If you are already working with us, you can book a video meeting with one of our experts. Please select the Relationship Manager in your region below.
Not working with us yet? Contact our Business Growth Team - BGandM@SkillsEduGroup.co.uk
We look forward to having the opportunity to connect!
Benito Sansone
Just getting started with us? Benito, our Business Growth Manager, is here to help across all regions.
Hi, I’m Benito Sansone, Business Growth Manager here at Skills and Education Group Access. My role is to support Centres looking to partner with us at every step of their journey, from initial enquiry through to onboarding and the delivery of their first qualification.
I am driven to provide the best possible support to Training Providers, Employers and FE Colleges seeking to become an approved centre with us. Being on hand to provide guidance on our wide range of services we have on offer, including Regulated and Non-regulated qualifications, Access to Higher Education Diplomas and our End-Point Assessment provision.
Cliff Farrell
Yorkshire, The Humber, North East, and Scotland
Hello, I’m Cliff, your Relationship Manager at Skills and Education Group Access. I am passionate about helping students achieve their full potential and engaging with Training Providers, Employers and FE Colleges to achieve this goal.
My role involves building relationships and providing support, advice, and guidance on our wide range of services, including vocational qualifications, accredited training programmes (ATP), end-point assessments (EPA), CPC for Transport Managers, and MOT Testing, as well as Membership, Training, and CPD for staff development. Get in Touch to learn how we can help you.
Nicola Johnson
East Midlands and Eastern Region
Hi, I am Nicola, your dedicated Relationship Manager at Skills and Education Group Awards.
I aim to ensure you have everything you need to deliver our qualifications seamlessly. From animal care and counselling to fashion and youth work, I am genuinely passionate about helping you create exceptional learning opportunities that uphold the highest standards. Let’s work together to help your learners achieve their ambitions while advancing skills, education and career opportunities. Feel free to contact me, I would love to hear how I can support you.
Paul Chivers
London and the South East
Paul here, your Relationship Manager at Skills and Education Group Awards.
I work closely with my providers and communicate regularly to assist with short—and long-term planning. My role is to ensure that you are fully versed in the breadth of products and support available so that you can deliver life-changing qualifications for your learners.
I look forward to connecting with you to support your students.
Alex Palmer
North West and Wales
Alex is one of our Relationship Managers, and he covers the North West Region. His role is to provide a high level of customer service to our centres and also support their growth and development. Alex focuses on maintaining regular contact with stakeholders in his region to provide updates on our new developments and offer suggestions on how our customers can make the best use of them.
Alex is passionate about creating long-term relationships that benefit and support our customers in the best possible way. He is keen to find solutions that meet the customer’s needs while also aligning with their strategy and goals.
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