Get to know the individuals at Concordia, running our charity's volunteering and seasonal work programmes. Their dedicated efforts help to support people across the UK and internationally, building our vision for a world of peace, prosperity, and opportunity.
Leadership
Penny Fox
Executive Assistant
I joined Concordia as part of the Operations Team and now hold the role of Executive Support to assist SMT, the CEO and Board of Directors. I am also the point of contact for HR administration, Staff Training and Health and Safety for the office.
Karen Goode
Operations Director
My role as Commercial Operations Director is to lead the seasonal workers and volunteering team that supports volunteers, workers, suppliers and growers.
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Ian Hamer
Head of Finance
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After a varied career in business and finance, I joined Concordia in May 2021 and I'm now delighted to be part of the charity sector. In my spare time I enjoys art, travel, and photography.
Commercial Operations
Nicki Tempest
Farm Team Leader
I lead the Farm Operations team to ensure our customers get the best service. I assist and support growers throughout the season while helping review the work placement candidates supplied by our recruitment agents.
Jennifer O'Brien
Grower Operations Support
I work in Operations Support focusing on supporting our growers. I handle a variety of different queries relating to the needs and expectations of our growers so they can have a successful season.
Syra Kearsley
Grower Operations Support
My role as grower support means I am fundamentally here to support the farms that we work with if they have any issues or queries throughout each season.
Pippa Sellers
Agent Operations Support
I support our international agents with their appointment of seasonal workers and ensure their timely arrivals to our farms. Throughout the season I manage the relocation of workers to suit the needs of growers and participants.
Tom Maisey
Agent Operations Support
I collaborate with our global agents to help recruit participants for the seasonal work programme and ensure the timely arrivals of all participants at the designated farms.
Amy Creed
Participant Support Coordinator
I supervise the participant support team, that assist the Seasonal Work participants by answering enquiries, gathering feedback and helping with issues when needed. I also act as Concordia’s Anti Modern Slavery Champion.
Ella Matlock
Participant Operations Support
As part of the participant support team, I engage with individuals requiring assistance, answering queries, and providing additional support for those who need it.
Dean Mosdell
Farm Logistics Coordinator
I allocate bookings amongst our agents for all growers requests, whilst ensuring proper farm audit conducts, issue resolutions and daily assistance to the team on challenging matters.
Paschal Myles
Compliance Officer
Since 2016, my role has been to ensure the wellbeing of all participants and collecting feedback on how we can further help them.
Jack Moore
Operations Support
My role is operations support and I keep track of participants who have left the farm, making sure that we know where people are to ensure their safety, as well as assisting wherever is needed.
Charlotte Weller
Participant Support Coordinator
I support participants whilst they are working on our farms. I process their data and confirm they have all the correct paperwork and information to enter the UK to work and to return home at the end of their placement.
Volunteering
Nicky Bagilhole
Volunteer Programmes Manager
With over 25 years experience in local Charity work, including Amaze Sussex and Chestnut Tree House. I started my career as a volunteer, and have come full circle, connecting people and volunteering for the benefit of all.
Tom Page
International Volunteer Manager
I began my career in the Charity Sector after a transformational year volunteering overseas in Serbia and Bosnia. It’s now my pleasure to support others on their international volunteering adventure with Concordia and ensure everyone can access our life-changing opportunities.
Finance
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Ian Hamer
Head of Finance
After a varied career in business and finance, I joined Concordia in May 2021 and I'm now delighted to be part of the charity sector. In my spare time I enjoys art, travel, and photography.
Craig Warren
Management Accountant
My responsibilities encompass compiling end-of-month financial reports, managing agent commissions, overseeing Concordia Central, and administering general IT systems.
Deborah Baldy
Accountant
I support the charity’s financial operations by maintaining accurate records, processing payments, and assisting with reports, working closely with the Finance team to help keep everything running smoothly.
Marketing
Ewan Cheyne
Digital Marketing Executive
I design and update our digital content across social media, email, and our website. My focus is to highlight our charitable actions and meticulously manage our presence across the digital and physical world.