Meet the team
Catherine Storer
Catherine Storer
Executive Director
As a Founder of ESS, Catherine's role is to direct and control the Company’s operations in line with online, digital and marketing strategies, giving strategic guidance and direction to the Board to ensure that the Company achieves its mission and objectives. With 2020 reported to be the tipping point for digitisation in the UK Construction Industry, Catherine ensures as a company we strive to be at the forefront of digital technology through our own online platforms.
“Accidents are the biggest threat to workers and families within the UK, leaving devastation that is irreparable, that’s why I believe we can make a difference. It’s not always about ticking a box, it’s about ensuring each individual is aware of their duties, qualified in their job role and that every decision they make is well informed. Too many people are killed and seriously injured in accidents that could have been prevented. I am sincerely proud of each and every member of the ESS team and pleased to be a part of such a wonderful group of likeminded individuals, as we all share the same vision – to lead the way into accident prevention through quality training and assessment.”
Stuart Goodman
Stuart Goodman
Executive Director
As a Founder of ESS, Stuart’s role is supervise and coordinate work systems to ensure that products or services of the company are favourable and safe. As the leading provider of Temporary Works Training throughout the UK, Stuart is an ambassador for the delivery ensuring that the importance of this critical training is delivered to the highest standard, keeping the both the workers and the public safe.
“Having personally delivered training and assessment for the last 25 years in the construction industry, I have observed the fascinating change in peoples outlook in their personal safety. People are the most important resource we have in this room so don’t feel process or product is worth the gamble. Let’s “manage the process to avoid failure” so we can develop competency to enable everyone to go home safely.”
Nick Yoxall
Nick Yoxall
Managing Director
The Managing Director is responsible for the strategic direction and implementation of our long-term and short-term strategies and operations set out by the board.
Managing all existing training programmes and introducing new programmes that will directly underpin the organisation's strategic direction for the next stage of our growth journey.
Working alongside the board to meet the training needs, shape curriculum solutions, and collaborate in the design of detailed training modules to meet overall programme goals and optimising performance across all functions including sales, customer service, procurement and marketing.
Amanda Warham
Amanda Warham
Head of Operations
After 15 years’ experience in a variety of senior roles within the education sector, Amanda joined Essential Site Skills in 2021 as our Head of Operations.
Highly qualified and experienced, Amanda has embedded new processes and quality systems across all divisions of the business to improve internal operational functions and quality of service to our clients. Passionate and experienced, Amanda is helping to improve the performance of our business and implement growth at Essential Site Skills.
Michael Harcourt
Michael Harcourt
Training and Consultancy Manager
With over 10 years’ experience within the education sector, Michael joined Essential Site Skills in 2017. As our Training and Consultancy Manager he is responsible for an internal team that deliver training throughout the whole of the UK to the highest of standards.
He is responsible for managing varied Training and Consultancy outputs to ensure our clients receive the very best possible training and learning experience. Assisting in the development of market leading training courses and materials, also routinely contributing to the progression of other trainers across varying aspects of H&S training; he plays a key part in upholding the company’s quality driven training standards.
As a multi-skilled and experienced trainer, who delivers a vast array of technical safety courses, both non-accredited and accredited, with clarity, passion and a wealth of knowledge whilst accounting for the learners every need he thrives on watching learners surpass and exceed their desired goals. His attention to detail and meticulous preparation before, during and post training is why he is sought after and requested across the breadth of the UK.
A conversant H&S industry contributor, you will often find him educating and speaking in support of UK wide events in Respiratory Protection and Management making a real difference and improving cultures surrounding Health and Safety.
Katy Baker
Katy Baker
Head of Quality & Curriculum
After 15 years’ experience in a variety of management roles within the education sector, Katy joined Essential Site Skills in 2020 as our Head of Quality & Curriculum, heading up our compliance, curriculum, and quality operations across the business.
With a BSc (Hons) in Psychology and Biology as well as a Master of Education (MEd), Katy’s postgraduate specialism in pedagogical leadership has allowed for the development of high-quality resources and training solutions with particular focus on our Business & Management Trailblazer programmes. In devising and implementing robust sequential curriculums throughout our Apprenticeship provision, Katy has allowed Essential Site Skills to offer challenging yet inclusive educational experiences for all via an innovative and engaging delivery model.
As well as being a fully qualified Assessor and Internal Quality Assurer herself, Katy has embedded several new processes and quality systems already with the support and expertise of her team of Leadership & Management coaches. Katy brings passion and experience, helping to develop the quality, improve the performance, and implement growth at Essential Site Skills.
Kim Williamson
Kim Williamson
Finance Manager
Kim joined ESS in 2021, taking over the finance function within the business as well as overseeing the accounts team.
Kim is an ACCA qualified chartered accountant with a background in a multitude of different sectors. Kim brings to ESS over 6 years of experience in accounts having started out her career within transactional finance, then moving to management accounts and financial accounts.