Who We Are
For over 40 years, we've been supporting people in Milton Keynes to grow in confidence, develop new skills, and take meaningful steps forward - both personally and professionally.
We’re a small, caring team who take the time to understand each individual. We believe in meeting people where they are, recognising their unique strengths, and supporting the whole person - not just their job search.
Whether you're navigating change, rebuilding confidence, or exploring new opportunities, we’re here to help with personalised guidance, one-to-one coaching, digital skills training, and a warm, non-judgemental approach every step of the way.
We’re a small, caring team who take the time to understand each individual. We believe in meeting people where they are, recognising their unique strengths, and supporting the whole person - not just their job search.
Whether you're navigating change, rebuilding confidence, or exploring new opportunities, we’re here to help with personalised guidance, one-to-one coaching, digital skills training, and a warm, non-judgemental approach every step of the way.
Meet the team
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Digital skills
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Team Leader
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Digital skills
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Stuart Jacobs
Managing and developing the Digital Skills programme Delivering 121 and group courses Training volunteers to support with the digital skills courses Supporting Team Leader to explore funding and work on proposals for digital
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Kelly Murdoch
Managing the Works for Us team, courses and coaching Development of the service through project and securing funding Networking and maintaining stakeholder relationships Reporting on service progress to funders and stakeholders
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Supriya Suresh
Providing 121 and group digital support Training volunteers to support with the digital skills courses Providing IAG to clients Signposting clients to support services, including our advice team.
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IAG Officer
Ruke Akpoviroro
Providing IAG & coaching to individuals who are looking to return to work Identifying personal development needs; together creating an individual Action Plan Managing an ongoing caseload of clients and delivering workshops Utilising Works for Us programmes to support and address individual barriers
Art and Wardrobe
Susie Ford
Facilitator for Art class 1-2-1 appointments for our Working wardrobe, offering styling and advice on Interviews. 1 hour appointments
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IAG Officer
Tracy Watson
Providing IAG & coaching to individuals who are looking to return to work Identifying personal development needs; together creating an individual Action Plan Managing an ongoing caseload of clients Utilising Works for Us programmes to support and address individual barriers
Triage Officer
Tina Price
First point of contact for clients via email, phone and in person, providing initial client triage and determining first steps. Scheduling appointments, course bookings Supporting tutor with course register and set up. Supporting Team Leader with administration - orders, HR and
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IAG Officer
Madina Sharpe
Providing IAG & coaching to individuals who are looking to return to work Identifying personal development needs; together creating an individual Action Plan Managing an ongoing caseload of clients and delivering workshops Utilising Works for Us programmes to support and address individual barriers
Social Media
James Montague
Updates website, course schedule and and Facebook posts Creates documents and poster to promote courses and service Supports with ad hoc administration
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Coach/Facilitator
Jade Van Tonder
Coaching and facilitator to Interpersonal Skills, Stress Management courses and Managing Stress and Anxiety monthly peer support group. Facilitator on Interview Ready and Care worker project
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ESOL Tutor
Mehjabeen Rais
Facilitator for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Basic and Elementary conversation classes.
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Coach/Facilitator
Anette Norrish
Annette Norrish > Coach and Facilitator 1-2-1 Coaching Support - can offer a limited number of coaching appointments to individuals with anxiety and challenges around engagement. Coach and facilitator to Confident to Work and Women and Work
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Volenteers
Ian Nicholson
Angela Preece
Mandy Johnson
Angela Preece
Mandy Johnson
Trustee
Alexa Wilkinson M.B.E.
trustee
I have been actively involved with Works for Us for the past 6 years and Chairperson for the last 4 years, however I have known and worked with the Charity for many years before that.
I have lived and worked in Milton Keynes since 1983 serving the community, My main role was contracting for vocational training for young people and adults including advice and guidance services. When I was asked to become a trustee for Works for Us it felt like a good fit, hopefully my experience could prove useful.
A major achievement in my career was to be awarded an MBE in 2001 for Services to Training for young people and adults in Milton Keynes and North Buckinghamshire. I was extremely fortunate I worked with amazing people, great Training Providers, Employers and my team of Contract Managers who contributed to making this possible.
When I am not volunteering I enjoy keeping fit, going to the gym and walking most days plus it is well known at Works for Us I actually enjoy ironing and cleaning. I find these tasks very therapeutic.
I am always indebted to the very small Team at Works for Us, they never fail to make people who use our services, welcome and there is always time to talk and have a cuppa.
I have lived and worked in Milton Keynes since 1983 serving the community, My main role was contracting for vocational training for young people and adults including advice and guidance services. When I was asked to become a trustee for Works for Us it felt like a good fit, hopefully my experience could prove useful.
A major achievement in my career was to be awarded an MBE in 2001 for Services to Training for young people and adults in Milton Keynes and North Buckinghamshire. I was extremely fortunate I worked with amazing people, great Training Providers, Employers and my team of Contract Managers who contributed to making this possible.
When I am not volunteering I enjoy keeping fit, going to the gym and walking most days plus it is well known at Works for Us I actually enjoy ironing and cleaning. I find these tasks very therapeutic.
I am always indebted to the very small Team at Works for Us, they never fail to make people who use our services, welcome and there is always time to talk and have a cuppa.
