Helping young people fulfil their potential

Our Team

• Sue Maskrey

  CEO

  With almost 20 years of experience in the charity sector, Sue has dedicated her career to supporting young people to achieve their potential. Sue spent more than a decade helping to establish education charity Brightside as a national authority on mentoring, and more recently headed up Hackney-based charity Inspire, celebrating and furthering the diversity and talent of local young people in East London.

• Roxie Ford

  Project Manager Wales

  After achieving a First-class English Language and Literature degree from Cardiff University, I went on to complete my PGCE at the University of Worcester. I then began my career as a Year 6 teacher in Worcestershire, fulfilling my ambition to inspire the next generation.

  Following a relocation back to Wales, I undertook a Project Manager role for a disability charity. This involved teaching disabled students in schools and colleges the skills needed to campaign and advocate for disability rights in their community.

  Throughout my career, I have been committed to helping students exceed their potential. I believe that Working Options is a brilliant opportunity for me to continue making a difference to student’s lives and leave a lasting impact.

  As the Project Manager Wales, my goal is to bring Working Options to the forefront of secondary schools throughout the country, with the aim of providing students with the skill set and confidence to thrive in the world of work.

• Claire McMaster

  Head of Programme

  After graduating with a BA (Hons) in French and European Studies, Claire gained a Postgraduate Certificate in Education. She joins Working Options in Education with 23 years of teaching and education leadership experience. Her roles as Headteacher and more recently, supporting young people on their journeys through Initial Teacher Training and Apprenticeships have enabled Claire to bring her insight into education and share the experience she has gained in supporting, teaching and guiding young people on their path to succeed.

• Aimée Vickery

  Project Coordinator Wales

  In 2019, I graduated with a degree in Egyptology and Ancient History from Swansea University. After University, I completed four weeks of excavation work in Luxor, Egypt. It was here that I realised my passion for educating others, regardless of background or status. I went on to complete my PGCE in Secondary History and began my career as a History and Humanities teacher in South Wales.

  Throughout my years of teaching, I have encouraged pupils to develop their skills and shown how these can be implemented successfully in a real-world context. I am excited to be a part of the Working Options mission – to empower young people to meet their goals, and to provide them with the opportunities and experiences necessary to better themselves and their future.

• Oliver Oldman

  Digital Content Creator

  Oliver is a visual content specialist. Having most recently studied Documentary Filmmaking, he has a keen awareness of the importance of personal experiences in media. He found a niche in corporate purpose video projects, but began by promoting cooperative public space initiatives and running free classes on filmmaking basics.

  With grand plans on the value of social media and conscious digital consumption, Oliver has come on board to help build an online presence of truly accessible resources.

• Emma Moule

  Project Coordinator Wales

  With a background in social work, Emma has focused primarily on supporting adults with disabilities. She began her career as a Social Work Assistant, completing a BA (Hons) Social Work via the Open University to gain valuable experience while studying.

  After a career break to raise her two children, she volunteered with various charities, including as a foster carer for a Welsh animal charity to support her passion for animal welfare. Her most recent role was as a Family Liaison Officer at a local comprehensive school, where she identified gaps in support and the need to connect students with industry professionals to explore career options and build employability skills.

  Passionate about empowering individuals, Emma believes in the power of knowledge and is dedicated to helping others make informed decisions that will help them achieve their goals.

• Evie Gretton

  Project Manager

  With a keen interest in the academic/vocational divide in education transitions, and influential factors in educational decision making, Working Options is a great fit for Evie to further develop her interest and contribute to a mission ensuring all young people have real life opportunities to explore their career aspirations.

  Having graduated from the University of Leeds with a degree in Sociology, and then completing her master’s in Social Justice and Education, Evie has previously worked in apprenticeship recruitment, as well as provided careers advice and support to learners looking to upskill and change career.

• Joseph Rutter

  Project Coordinator

  After completing a PGCE in Post 16 Education and Training, Joe worked as a Careers Tutor in Sixth Form Colleges, ensuring the careers curriculum provided learners with the knowledge and skill set to achieve success in both their personal and professional development, embedding equality and diversity throughout their tutorial programme and ensuring their voices were heard.

  Joe then progressed into the role of Careers Adviser within the government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee – Skills Bootcamp provision. Here he worked with adults across a wide range of sectors to upskill their working knowledge of Project Management, IT and Cyber Security, coaching them to build their confidence when undertaking a career change or promotion and highlighting their key transferable skills and experience.

  Joe’s passion for careers education comes from wanting every individual to see their true professional potential, with tailored support along the way.

• Susanna Plummer

  Head of Marketing

  Susanna is a professional storyteller, working with and for charitable organisations for over 15 years. Her background is in charity arts MarComms, communicating social impact.

  After studying History and then Museum and Heritage Management she has worked for organisations including the UK’s first children’s charity, the educational trust of a 500-year-old Elizabethan estate (of a chap best known as Lord Melchett from Blackadder II), and as the Head of Marketing and Communications for the home and gallery of a Victorian superstar who believed in the power of art and philanthropy to change society.