Meet the Team
Senior Development Manager
Whilst completing his MA in 'Sport, Policy and Community Development' at The University of Central Lancashire Ben also worked as Junior Sports Coordinator at The Golf Trust. He joined the Foundation in October 2016 with a passion to provide opportunities for all individuals to experience the benefits that engaging in sporting activities can provide.
Random Fact
It may be one of the highest grossing films OF ALL TIME but Ben has never seen Titanic
Chief Community Officer
RANDOM FACT
Someone once told Gordon he ties his shoe laces extremely quickly – you’ll have to ask him to show you for verification!
Project Officer
Before joining the Foundation in 2009 Clare was a self-employed dance coach. Now, through the Love to Dance programme, she gets to combine her love of Dance with inspiring older adults to get active through dance, perform and make friends.
Random Fact
Not content with only dancing on solid ground Clare enjoys taking her skills onto the ice.
Senior Development Manager
After completing his studies for a Sport Coaching BSc at Cardiff Metropolitan University Tomas joined us in August 2013. He wants to help more people play more sport.
Random Fact
Tomas has been lucky enough to play a game of touch rugby with Jonny Wilkinson
Financial Controller
Following a variety of different roles over the years, Jane joined us in 2016. She believes it is a privilege to work at the Charity, where everyone works as one team to help the more vulnerable members of our Society to get more out of life, through the power of sport and dance.
Random Fact
Jane’s favourite way to relax? Sitting by the sea in South Devon, in the sun (when it makes an appearance), with a glass or two of wine!
Finance Assistant
One of the first generation of Pioneers at Allianz Park on match days, Deirdre joined the foundation in November 2016. She enjoys being able to support and be part of an inspirational team who really do make a difference in our community.
Random Fact
A self-professed expert, if you ask Deirdre about Jack Russells there's a good chance she'll have an informed answer for you.
Charity Relationship Manager
Rose joined the Foundation in September 2016, having previously worked in HR in the Oil industry and a School. Rose feels privileged to work with an incredible team who provide opportunities for people of all ages and abilities in our community to discover the power of sport to create positive change in their lives.
Random Fact
Not only does Rose have an identical twin who is always mistaken for her! She also happens to have identical twin boys.
Senior Account Manager
Emma graduated the University of Edinburgh in 2017 with an MA in History, after which she did event production for Old Mout Cider at Festival No 6 in Wales, which not only increased her appreciation for wellies and the indoors, but also set her on a path to working in events. Having completed an internship with Cancer Research UK working in volunteer fundraising, Emma started working at Saracens Sport Foundation in April 2018.
Random Fact
Emma can be, and has been, identified in crowds from the sound of her laugh alone. We're not sure if that’s random or just alarming…
Head of Saracens Sport Foundation
Kieran has worked in the sport-for-good industry for over ten years. Most recently, as the Operations Manager at the Fulham Football Club Foundation. Throughout his working life Kieran has seen first-hand how sport can be a powerful tool to engage communities and people in positive activities: from providing employability skills to ex-offenders; to supporting older people to get active and healthy; to enabling disabled young people to learn and develop key life skills.
Random Fact
Cliff Richard sponsored me to play Tennis... it was no Summer Holiday!
Development Manager
Jess came to Saracens Sport Foundation with a wealth of experience in dance and performing arts. Having had the opportunity to start up a new performing arts course in a college in Maidenhead she hosted several large scale productions. Jess also taught dance in theatre schools and clubs at primary and secondary schools in Hertfordshire.
Random Fact
Jess attends aerial silk classes every week... not to be tried at home!
Development Manager
Charlie studied Sport Studies at the University of Hertfordshire before joining the sports and leisure industry. She has worked in both commercial leisure facilities and educational institutes. Supporting the Project Rugby programme, Charlie is excited to be part of a team at Saracens Sport Foundation who are as passionate about Rugby as she is.
Random Fact
Charlie once ran a cross country race in two left shoes... we'll keep her off the dance floor!
Senior Project Manager
Jess’ journey with us started as a part time dance coach for the Saracens Sport Foundation back in 2006. She went on to study dance and sport, completing a PGCE at the Royal Academy of Dance. Before joining the Saracens Sport Foundation full time in July 2013, Jess was a secondary school Dance & PE teacher and often delivered guest lectures at Chichester University & The Royal Academy of Dance. Jess says “It is a privilege to work for a charity that impacts so many walks of life. I love coming to work as everyday is always different!”
RANDOM FACT
Jess has a twin brother – no they are not identical!!
Senior Development Manager
Project Officer
Favourite Cartoon Character: Pocahontas – I like powerful women 😊
Dog or Cat: Neither – Can I say elephant?
Favourite Film: Save the last Dance, West Side Story
Lookalike: Moana
Marmite: Hate
Our Trustees
David Lebond
Chair