Our team occupies a distinct position; it has an unparalleled depth of HR knowledge and experience and it brings the academic weight required for any learning project. The distinctive character, spirit, and attitude of our people drives us to help our students achieve their goals and we are proud of our outstanding status and excellent pass rates.
Our Consultants and Experts

Heather Watson
DirectorHeather Watson FCIPD
Director
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Melanie Martin
DirectorMelanie Martin FCIPD
Director
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Marissa Bryan
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICERMarissa joined the Watson Martin in January 2015 and brings with her extensive experience in managing,
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Sharon White
BUSINESS CONSULTANTSharon has over twenty years experience in the learning and development sector with a track
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Jo Penton
Marketing ConsultantAt Watson Martin, Jo is responsible for driving revenue growth, developing and implementing the
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Michelle Weelson
Office and Finance ManagerMichelle joined Watson Martin in January 2020. Born and educated in South
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Ionela Vasii
Qualifications ManagerIonela joined Watson Martin shortly after completing her Psychology degree.
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Emma Craddock
Project ManagerEmma started her career in HR at Mobil Oil before moving into management consultancy, where
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Monika Lavrincsik
Sales ExecutiveMonika has extensive experience in sales having worked for the UK’s biggest HGV training provider
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Lyndsey Unwin
MARKETING AND PR ADVISERLyndsey is a communications professional with experience in public relations, marketing and
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Jan Lloyd
Apprenticeships AdministratorJan has worked in health education for over 10 years with extensive experience in delivering and
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Lynn-Mari van Wyk
Finance AssistantLynn-Mari brings a love of numbers and bags of experience in project coordination to her role as Finance Assistant with Watson Martin
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Kenis Wade
Programme AdviserKenis joined Watson Martin as a permanent member of the Centre Management Team in January 2017
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Dee Gemmell
CONSULTANTDee has been a consultant with the Centre since November 2009 and she is a licensed and qualified
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Louise Hill
SENIOR CONSULTANTLouise joined Watson Martin in December 2010. She is a qualified adviser and assessor, with an MSc
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Andrea Moffat
Apprenticeship TutorAndrea is a CIPD Chartered Fellow with 30 years’ experience designing and delivering learning interventions across the public, private and voluntary sectors
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Alisoun Nisbet
REGIONAL CONSULTANTBefore joining WMP, Alisoun was Lead HR Tutor for CIPD Intermediate programmes with an
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Amanda Harris
CONSULTANTFor over twenty years Amanda has worked as Head of HR/HR Director, both in the UK and internationally
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Elaine Wood
Regional ConsultantElaine has wide-ranging experience in coaching and mentoring, Apprenticeships, L&D and
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Harry Barton
ConsultantBefore joining WM at the end of 2017, Harry was Professor of Human Resource Management
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Joseph Grech
CONSULTANTJoseph joined Watson Martin in 2014. He is a psychology and HR graduate specialising in Learning
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Leanne Bucknor
ConsultantLeanne joined Watson Martin in 2006, prior to that she developed her HR expertise at Williams Lea
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Melinda Allison
CONSULTANTMelinda joined the Watson Martin in January 2010 and is responsible for supporting candidates through
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Sam Furlano
ConsultantSam is an experienced HR professional and a Chartered Member of the CIPD.
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Tracey Lewis
ConsultantTracey joined Watson Martin in October 2019 having worked as a trainer on HR Apprenticeship
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Zita Lourdes
ConsultantZita is a Consultant for Watson Martin focusing on the development and assessment
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