Three Spires Trust Announces new Deputy CEO and additional appointments

Three Spires Trust is pleased to announce several significant changes to its central team, aimed at strengthening leadership and operational capacity as the Trust embarks on its newly launched four-year strategic plan. These changes, effective immediately, reflect the Trust’s commitment to fostering a culture of “flourishing” as inspired by the Church of England’s values.

Richard Mayfield appointed Deputy CEO

Richard Mayfield has been appointed as the new Deputy CEO, in addition to his existing role as Chief Financial Officer. Richard will assume broader leadership responsibilities across the organisation and play a critical role in implementing the Trust’s strategic plan, launched in June 2024, which focuses on promoting the “flourishing” agenda. His expertise in business management and strategic insight positions him well to guide the Trust through its next phase of growth and transformation.

New Additions to the team

Joining the central team are six highly skilled professionals:

Mandy Prince: Appointed as Senior Business Manager, Mandy brings extensive experience in school business management and will support business operations across a cluster of academies while ensuring compliance with the admissions code and relevant legislation throughout the Trust.

Anne-Marie Kelly: As Health and Safety Compliance Manager, Anne-Marie brings her background in facilities management to oversee health and safety standards across the Trust.

Rae Claramunt: Rae joins as Administration and HR Support Manager, bringing her expertise to enhance the Trust’s central administrative and HR functions.

Anna Dalton: Joining the education team as a Specialist Teacher, Anna will support the academies in improving provision for students with autism and social communication needs.

Douaine Anderson: An experienced national basketball coach, Douaine takes on the role of Head of Basketball and will work closely with the Director of Post-16 to deliver a comprehensive programme across the Wolverhampton academies.

Lyndon Hewitt: As the Trust’s first Site Maintenance Engineer and a qualified electrician, Lyndon will support our academies with electrical maintenance and compliance.

Internal Reshuffle

Further changes within the Trust include:

Aimee Williams: Appointed as Director of Education, Aimee will take on an expanded role, providing comprehensive support to our academies. Her appointment also reflects the success of our Institute of Education’s professional development programmes and her impactful work in revitalizing curricula across the sector.

Lynne Williamson: Appointed as Director of ITT and Worship Lead, Lynne will continue to build on the success of the new Initial Teacher Training programme introduced through the Trust’s Institute of Education.

Lizzie Leek: Transitioning to Director of Post-16 and Pathways, Lizzie’s role recognizes her ongoing efforts to connect stakeholders across the sector and industry, focusing on developing career pathways, relevant qualifications, and lifelong opportunities.

Megan Till: Moving to Governance and Marketing Manager, Megan will oversee governance across all levels while expanding her work in building the Trust’s brand presence across the region.

Nichola Matthews: Appointed Business Manager for St Giles’ & St George’s Academy and St Thomas’ CofE Primary Academy, Nichola will manage business operations across both schools.

New Deputy CEO Richard Mayfield shared, “I’m honoured to step into this role at such a crucial time for Three Spires Trust. Our strategic plan lays out a clear vision for the future, and I’m eager to collaborate with our talented team to bring it to life. The recent appointments and internal shifts are carefully aligned with our mission to create an environment where every student and staff member can truly flourish. With Mandy, Anne-Marie, Rae, Anna, Douaine, Lyndon, and our current team in place, I’m confident we’re well-prepared to face both the challenges and opportunities ahead.”

Chief Executive Emily Verow stated, “As Three Spires Trust enters a new academic year, these changes underscore our commitment to continuous improvement and fostering growth throughout our organisation. We’re excited about the future and remain focused on ensuring that every member of our community thrives.”

You can read more about our team, here.