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At Best Startup UK we track over 130,000 UK startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top United Kingdom based Manager operating in the Education space. If you think a Manager is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on editor@beststartup.co.uk.
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Companies House UK, Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Claudia Pyne
Regulatory Publishing Manager of Allergan
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About Allergan: Allergan is a global pharmaceutical company.
Claudia Pyne
Regulatory Publishing Manager of Allergan
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About Allergan: Allergan is a global pharmaceutical company.
Jordan Fish
Project Manager of Enki
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About Enki: Enki is maximizing employee potential through modern, tech-enabled skills training.
Timothy Praeger
Programme Manager of Pearson
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About Pearson: Pearson operates as a media and education company that offers a wide range of services to its customers.
Arthur Barnes
Manager Threat Intelligence, Forensics and Analytics of Pearson
Arthur is a highly experienced security professional who has worked in government, defence and the private sector. He has a wide range of experience leading and managing successful projects and teams in areas as diverse as penetration testing, security strategy, forensics, secure architecture, and security policy. Currently, Arthur works for the worlds leading education company, Pearson, who have spent the last three years moving away from shipping books and exams in boxes and are now delivering courseware, content, and examinations to millions of students worldwide using digital platforms.
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About Pearson: Pearson operates as a media and education company that offers a wide range of services to its customers.
Arthur Barnes
Manager Threat Intelligence, Forensics and Analytics of Pearson
Arthur is a highly experienced security professional who has worked in government, defence and the private sector. He has a wide range of experience leading and managing successful projects and teams in areas as diverse as penetration testing, security strategy, forensics, secure architecture, and security policy. Currently, Arthur works for the worlds leading education company, Pearson, who have spent the last three years moving away from shipping books and exams in boxes and are now delivering courseware, content, and examinations to millions of students worldwide using digital platforms.
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About Pearson: Pearson operates as a media and education company that offers a wide range of services to its customers.
Kieran Garvey
Policy Programme Manager of University of Cambridge
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About Cambridge Judge Business School, Cambridge Spark, University of Cambridge: The University of Cambridge is a public research university based in England.
Becky Inkster
Senior Research Manager of University of Cambridge
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About University of Cambridge: The University of Cambridge is a public research university based in England.
Alison Bloom-Feshbach
Senior Product Manager of CommonBond
Alison Bloom-Feshbach is a Senior Product Manager at CommondBond.co. She is a former CEO and Co-Founder of Know Your Crew and Consulting Associate at Arc Aspicio. Ms. Bloom-Feshbach graduated from Yale University with a bachelor of arts in Cognitive Science (Decision-making concentration) and received an MBA in Organizational Strategy and Innovation at the University of Pennsylvania – The Wharton School.
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About CommonBond: CommonBond was founded in 2012 to help relieve the student loan burden, and since then we’ve funded over $4 billion in better loans.
Xavier Collins
Co-Founder & Business Development Manager of Nexus Notes
Xavier Collins is a Co-Founder and Business Development Manager at Nexus Notes.
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About Nexus Notes, Turo: Nexus Notes operates as an online marketplace for university students to buy and sell their course notes.
Francis Irving
Engineering Manager of Memrise
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About LocumTap, Memrise: Memrise is a language learning platform available in iOS, android, and web.
Carolyn Freeman
Manager – Client Success, Strategic Accounts of Degreed
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About Degreed: Degreed is an upskilling platform where individuals and organizations can discover content, build skills, and certify expertise.
Ian Wheelans
Manager, Client Experience of Degreed
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About Degreed: Degreed is an upskilling platform where individuals and organizations can discover content, build skills, and certify expertise.
Tasha Wellstead
Certified Salesforce Administrator – Customer Success Manager of Learnsmarter
Tasha Wellstead Certified Salesforce Administrator – Customer Success Manager at Learnsmarter.
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About Learnsmarter: Learnsmarter provides on-demand training administration solutions for organisations of any size.
Vladimir Rusaliychev
Business Development Manager of Knowledge Train
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About Knowledge Train: Knowledge Train provides professional training and online classes about project management.
Alexander Nicholson
Engagement Manager of Frog Design
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About Frog Design: Frog Design operates as a global design, innovation, and strategy firm.
Pierre-Louis Phelipot
Account Director – General Manager Bateaux London of Sodexo
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About Sodexo, The London Jam Factory: Sodexo is now the worldwide leader in Quality of Life services.
Alex Theophanous
Interim General Manager UK & Ireland of Boxine
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About Boxine: Boxine develops an audio system to make children listen to stories and music.
Katy Byrne
Business Development Manager of EssentialSkillz
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About EssentialSkillz: The Complete Compliance eLearning Suite for Large Organisations
Margaret Wilkinson
Commercialisation Manager of University of Cambridge Enterprise
Maggie focuses on the commercialisation of technologies from engineering and physical sciences (including software), and joined Cambridge Enterprise in early 2001. Prior to this she worked for a multinational oil company, initially developing new oil and fuel products for the automotive sector, and more recently in the analysis of environmental and economic data to help formulate business strategy. Maggie holds a degree in Natural Sciences and a PhD in solid state physics from the University of Cambridge. Maggie has experience in the commercialisation of technology across the range of physical sciences and has worked with the spin-outs Enval, Metalysis and Camfridge
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About University of Cambridge Enterprise: Cambridge Enterprise helps the University of Cambridge’s researchers & academics to commercialise their ideas for the benefit of society.
Laura Donnelly
Commercialisation Manager of University of Cambridge Enterprise
Laura joined the Life Sciences team in October 2011. Previously, she completed a postdoctoral research position studying the regulation of cardiac function and disease by cell signalling pathways at the University of Manchester and was project manager of the winning 2010 Biotechnology Young Entrepreneur’s Scheme team. Laura obtained a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Manchester and a BSc in Biochemistry from the University of York
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About University of Cambridge Enterprise: Cambridge Enterprise helps the University of Cambridge’s researchers & academics to commercialise their ideas for the benefit of society.
Peri Cihan
Consultancy Manager of University of Cambridge Enterprise
Peri joined Cambridge Enterprise in January 2012 as Consultancy Administrator (maternity cover). Before joining Cambridge Enterprise Peri worked for CRAC: The Career Development Organisation for 4 years, where she developed strong project and event management skills. In her role at CRAC as a programme manager for Vitae, Peri was responsible for developing and delivering an annual programme of training activities for researchers.
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About University of Cambridge Enterprise: Cambridge Enterprise helps the University of Cambridge’s researchers & academics to commercialise their ideas for the benefit of society.
Chris Cavey
Open Learning Manager of British Council(BIRAX)
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About British Council(BIRAX): British Council is a government institution that promotes culture, art, education, technology, and science.
Alastair Majury
Senior Business Analyst/Project Manager of Alastair Majury Project Management
Alastair Majury is a highly experienced Senior Business Analyst and Data Scientist with a proven track record of success. Throughout his professional career, Alastair has had extensive experience in a variety of sectors, including planning, developing, implementing and delivering migrations, organisational change, regulatory, legislative, and process improvements. Majury has had extensive experience working for multiple global financial organizations. Through his Senior Business Analyst and Data Scientist services, Majury has also covered the Challenger Bank, Retail Banking, Investment Banking, Wealth Management, and Life & Pensions sectors. Through his decade-long professional career, Alastair Majury has honed his skill set in business analysis and financial services to become one of Scotland’s most successful and trusted analysts. As is the case with most analysts, Majury has worked alongside several leaders and senior managers in order to create long-lasting solutions. Majury’s success throughout his professional career is a testament to his ability to devise pragmatic solutions to support operational functions. Alastair Majury had started out in the financial services industry at HSBC as a market data analyst. This experience quickly led to him becoming an expert in OTC credit derivatives, which led to business analysis. Eventually, Alastair began working with multiple high-profile organizations and financial services corporations to deliver complex requirements and solutions. Majury, as a senior business analyst and data scientist, enjoys the always-changing and fast-paced environment that the industry provides. He draws inspiration from the fact that every single day can be vastly different; he also finds this to be the most rewarding aspect of the job. Alastair Majury, as any true professional does, hopes to continue to expand his knowledge of his industry and to increase his understanding of several core concepts, such as big data and regulatory projects. In doing this, he will continue his career and reputation as one of the UK’s most well-known and respected financial services professionals. Just recently, Alastair Majury passed CISI’s level 4 Derivatives (IAD) module spectacularly. The examination is specifically designed to challenge candidates’ knowledge of the regulations and practices in financial and commodity derivatives, their underlying markets and even the principles of investment strategies. In passing the examination, Alastair has proven his innate knowledge of derivatives, their underlying assets, clearing, delivery and settlements, portfolio research and construction trading, hedging and investment strategies, investment selection and administration and any other special regulatory requirements. This is a tremendous success for Majury and a large step forward in his already storied career. Alastair Majury is responsible for providing analytical services, including data analysis, to companies. Outside of work, Alastair Majury is heavily dedicated to philanthropic work. He is very much involved with a variety of charities and philanthropic organizations, both foreign and domestic. He believes that by working together, we can help make this world a better place. Alastair does not necessarily have a charity in particular that he enjoys working with. Instead, Alastair works with as many charities as he possible can in order to gain a greater sense of fulfillment and to help as many causes as possible. He is also very heavily involved with Scotland and thoroughly enjoys traveling his home country. From its sweeping, green hills to its rocky shores and historical landmarks, Alastair believes that Scotland is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, and rightfully so.
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About Alastair Majury Project Management: Alastair Majury works with the financial services sector to create process improvement, training, migration and subject matter expertise.
Sam Seccombe
Technical Project Manager of Zoological Society of London
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About Zoological Society of London, Zoological Society of London: Zoological Society of London (ZSL) is an international scientific, conservation and educational charity.
Shaun Beaney
Manager, Corporate Finance Faculty of Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Shaun Beaney develops stakeholder and member communications for the Corporate Finance Faculty to support ICAEW’s public policy and advisory work, particularly in the areas of ‘access to finance’, growing businesses and venture capital. He has devised and co-authored: ‘Creative Industries – Routes to Finance’; ‘Boosting Finance for Engineering & Technology’; and ‘UK Television in Focus’. Shaun previously worked in corporate finance research at BDO in London and was deputy editor of Real Deals, the international private equity and venture capital magazine.
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About Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales: Icaew provide our members with knowledge and guidance based on the highest ethical and technical standards.
Simon Bayly
Senior Business Manager -Translation of The Francis Crick Institute
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About The Francis Crick Institute: The Francis Crick Institute will be a world-leading centre of biomedical research and innovation in London.
Viktoria Webber
Project Manager of Ocasta
Viktoria Webber serves as a project manager at Ocasta.
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About Ocasta: Ocasta develops knowledge, training & education tech for your employees or students.
Viktoria Webber
Project Manager of Ocasta
Viktoria Webber serves as a project manager at Ocasta.
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About Ocasta: Ocasta develops knowledge, training & education tech for your employees or students.
Verity Halliday
Operations Manager of Galen Myotherapy
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About Galen Myotherapy: Galen Myotherapy is a type of massage therapy that promotes wellness and helps dogs with chronic muscle discomfort.
Tom Garbutt
Founder and Community Manager of Pobble
Tom Garbutt is a Co-Founder & Community Manager at LendMeYourLiteracy.
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About Pobble: Pobble is the platform to find the best teaching resources, give pupils a global audience for their work, and to assess writing.
Matt Clifton
Smart City Programme Manager of Leicester City Council
Matt Clifton is the Smart City Programme Manager at Leicester City Council. Matt is a Problem-solver and Team Player, who combines Strategic Vision with robust Programme Management, and delivers Smart Objectives to specification. Previously he has worked with the Greater London Authority, Milton Keynes Council, South East Midlands LEP, Department for Communities and Local Government, New Local Government Network and the European Parliament. Matt’s Experience, Knowledge and Skills include smart city programme and policy development, as well as project management and delivery. He has in-depth knowledge and experience of the many dimensions of smart cities, including, digital infrastructure, economic development, environmental sustainability and social inclusion. Matt has built and developed cross-sector partnerships at local, regional, national and European levels. He is also skilled at collaborative working with businesses, community organisations and universities. Matt has an MA in International Relations (Tokyo); MA in Mass Communications (London) and BA Hons in Economics & Politics with European Study (Exeter & Berlin). He is also a Qualified MSP Practitioner.
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About Leicester City Council: Leicester City Council is a branch of government that decided and implements laws regarding taxes, schools, and roads.
Rebekah Fice-Thomson
Marketing Manager of Happy Days
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About Happy Days: Happy Days is a UK-based nursery catering for children between three months and five years of age.
Albert Barkley
Marketing Manager of The Academic Papers UK
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About The Academic Papers UK: Getting your dissertation done is now just one click away! The Academic Papers UK is a reliable Academic Writing Services provider in UK.
James Clay
Senior Co-design Manager of Jisc
James Clay is a Senior Co-design Manager at Jisc, where he is working on Digital Leadership, Digital Apprenticeships and the Intelligent Campus. He has worked in the education sector since 1993 and has extensive experience in the use of technology to enhance and enrich learning. He has been a teacher, a course leader, worked in the museum sector, a consortium director, a library manager, a TEL Manager, an IT Director and a Senior Manager.
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About Jisc: The UK’s leading higher and further education digital service provider.
Jazzmin Farey
Senior Manager – Marketing of Heart Foundation
Jazzmin Farey is Founder at Ambassadors for Philanthropy.
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About Ambassadors for Philanthropy, Heart Foundation: Heart Foundation New Zealand works towards reducing heart disease through education & intervention.
Beverly Clarke
National Community Manager of British Computer Society
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About British Computer Society: British Computer Society promotes and advances the education and practice of computing for the benefit of the public.
Amanda Finch
General Manager of Institute of Information Security Professionals
Amanda Finch has specialised in Information Security management since 1991. In addition to her role as General Manager of the Institute of Information Security Professionals (IISP) she works with the Information Security Forum (ISF) and the British Computer Society (BCS) to gain recognition for the discipline as a recognised profession. Amanda has a Master’s degree in Information Security, is a full and founder member of the IISP and a Fellow of the BCS. She spent 28 years working at Marks and Spencer Plc in information security and in 2007 she was awarded European Chief Information Security Officer of the year by SC Magazine.
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About Institute of Information Security Professionals: The professional body representing & supporting IA professionals, providing competency-based assessment.
Ross Fulton
Publications Manager of British Educational Research Association
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About British Educational Research Association: British Educational Research Association connects educational researchers to develop the learning industry.
Louise Chapman
Learning and Development Manager of Marshall Centre
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About Marshall Centre: The Marshall Centre works to future-proof companies by developing apprentices and upskilling existing workforces.
Valerie Hall
Editorial and Marketing Manager of Equinox Publishing
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About Equinox Publishing: Equinox Publishing Ltd is an independent academic publisher founded in 2003.
Sean Johnston
Commercial Training Manager of NETA Training Centre
Sean Johnston is a commercial training manager at NETA Training.
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About NETA Training Centre: NETA Training is a vocational training provider that delivers a wide range of commercially and Government funded engineering training.
Carol Richardson
Quality and Compliance Manager of NETA Training Centre
Carol Richardson is a quality and compliance manager at NETA Training.
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About NETA Training Centre: NETA Training is a vocational training provider that delivers a wide range of commercially and Government funded engineering training.
Sian Cameron
Centre Support Manager of NETA Training Centre
Sian Cameron is a center support manager at NETA Training. Prior to her current position, Sian served as an executive assistant and schools administrator at NETA Training.
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About NETA Training Centre: NETA Training is a vocational training provider that delivers a wide range of commercially and Government funded engineering training.
