Our Team

The central team at FGT has significant, wide ranging experience that supports effective, compliant and collaborative day to day operations. The team comprises of CEO - Stuart Ayres, Julie Burns - CFO & Head of Finance and HR, Tina Clark - Head of Facilities and Operations and Emma Joyce - Trust Clerk and Administrative Support Officer.

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Julie Burns | CFO & HEAD OF FINANCE AND HR

Julie is a Qualified Accountant and Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. She has significant experience from both within and outside the education sector. Julie has previously worked as a Company Accountant in the construction industry, Senior Auditor in a private firm and has significant experience in accounts and audit. Previous roles also include being the lead in finance and personnel in a large High School. Her wide-ranging skills and expertise allow her to balance an excellent understanding of the education sector with a commercial outlook. Julie’s diligent approach enables the Trust to operate efficiently within the Academies Financial Handbook and maintain a healthy financial position. She holds a BSc (Hons) degree in Maths.

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Tina Clarke | HEAD OF OPERATIONS AND FACILITIES

Tina is a former Head of Service for a City Council. She acquired over 20 years of experience in Leisure Management and specialises in policy development, health and safety and project management. She brings to the Trust a proven track record in strategic leadership and estates management. Tina is committed to ensuring that operations within the Trust are efficient to allow the core purpose of education to function in a highly effective manner. Her high-quality operational management aims to deliver significant savings on non-staff spend and overall value for money. Tina holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and has also been awarded a School Business Management Diploma.

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Emma Joyce | TRUST CLERK AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OFFICER

Emma is an experienced clerk at Local Governing Body level, joining the Trust in September 2020. Emma previously worked at St John’s Primary Academy within the Main Office supporting all key stakeholders with their administrative requirements.

Emma has extensive experience in Marketing, Communications and Branding and holds a degree in Marketing and Communications gained during her 12 year career at a large regional consumer co-operative. Emma is committed to ensuring our Trustees and Governors are fully supported.