Meet Our Team

Rachel brings over 20 years of experience in Human Resources (HR) across both the public and private sectors. Before joining our team, she spent ten years as a School Business Manager and has extensive expertise in people leadership, employment law, safeguarding, and school operations.

A member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), Rachel also holds a Level 5 Advanced Diploma in School Business Management and is a qualified Coach and Mentor through the Institute of Leadership and Management.

Rachel leads the Trust’s People Strategy and oversees the work of the People team, including HR Advisory, Safer Recruitment, and Operational HR. She is an active member of the Trust Safeguarding Team, supporting training, policy development, auditing, and the promotion of strong safeguarding cultures and practices across all teams.

Rachel is passionate about creating an environment where every colleague can thrive. She is focused on fostering a culture of excellence in people practices, underpinned by reflective leadership, continuous improvement, and a commitment to staff wellbeing.

Alongside her strategic leadership role, Rachel contributes to the Trust’s continuing professional development (CPD) programme, delivering training that supports leaders and teams to develop key skills. As part of this, she also leads the Trust’s Internal Coaching Network.

Outside of work, Rachel enjoys spending time outdoors, exploring the Devon countryside and coastline and being with her family and friends.