On Tuesday 29 July 2026 we were delighted to bring together staff apprentices, their managers, mentors and supporters from across the University to celebrate staff who have completed their apprenticeship.
Gail Brindley, Group Chief People Officer opened the event reminding attendees of the strategic value of apprenticeships as a key investment in our people and congratulating the apprentices on their commitment to learning.
We are proud to see our apprenticeship community grow. Apprenticeships create real impact on organisational success. They enable colleagues to gain new knowledge and skills, bring fresh thinking to challenges, and support innovation and continuous improvement across our services. Today is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate our apprentices. Their commitment, determination and willingness to learn are truly inspiring. We also want to acknowledge the managers and mentors who support them. Your encouragement, coaching and dedication create the environment in which apprentices can succeed and reach their full potential.
Gail Brindley, Group Chief People Officer
Anna Mcmenamin, Associate Director of Employability and Apprenticeships presented an important reminder of the value and impact of apprenticeships, sharing the history of apprenticeships and future growth. Before certificates were presented attendees heard from Lesley Morrison, Head of Accommodation and Active Life Services, who shared her apprenticeship experience of overcoming challenge and building a stronger community across new areas of the University. Lesley highlighted the positive bonds built within the cohort of learners, enabling new ideas and growing new collaborations. After certificates were issued, attendees spent time networking- continuing to build the apprenticeship community.
A heartfelt congratulations to the following staff members who completed their apprenticeship in 2025/2026:
Name | Apprenticeship | Directorate/Faculty |
Rhys Bailey | Senior Leader- Level 7 | Employability & Apprenticeships Directorate |
Richard Harris | Senior Leader- Level 7 | Employability & Apprenticeships Directorate |
Colin Mckenzie | Senior Leader- Level 7 | Estates & Facilities Directorate |
Lauren Philpot | Academic Professional- Level 7 | Faculty of Education, Health and Human Science |
Darrenlloyd Gent | Senior Leader- Level 7 | Faculty of Engineering & Science |
Kate Johnson | Senior Leader- Level 7 | Faculty of Engineering & Science |
Baldeep Kaur | Academic Professional- Level 7 | Faculty of Engineering & Science |
Tuan Thanh Nguyen | Academic Professional- Level 7 | Faculty of Engineering & Science |
Victoria Cappuccio | Senior Leader- Level 7 | Greenwich Business School |
Thomas Rabensteiner | Academic Professional- Level 7 | Greenwich Business School |
Kevin Page | Customer Service Specialist- Level 3 | Information & Library Services Directorate |
James Powell | Customer Service Specialist- Level 3 | Information & Library Services Directorate |
Helene Mallauran | Senior Leader- Level 7 | Information & Library Services Directorate |
James Coleman | Senior Leader- Level 7 | Information & Library Services Directorate |
Conor Shanahan | Senior Leader- Level 7 | Marketing & External Relations Directorate |
Delali Antwi-Gyamfi | Senior Leader- Level 7 | Marketing & External Relations Directorate |
Yvette Fofah | Senior Leader- Level 7 | Marketing & External Relations Directorate |
Lesley Morrison | Senior Leader- Level 7 | Student & Academic Services Directorate |
Rebecca Gee | Senior Leader- Level 7 | Student & Academic Services Directorate |
To find out more about apprenticeships visit our web pages: Apprenticeships | People Directorate | University of Greenwich or Horizon Learning
If you have any questions, need further information or want to discuss a staff apprenticeship or recruiting an apprentice, please log onto Horizon to create a service request on the Help Desk
