About FE Associates

We are the UK’s most progressive further education and skills specialist

We partner with further education and skills providers to offer expert insight, collaboration and guidance through our unrivalled network of sector-leading experts.

What makes us stand out is the sector expertise we have gained as leaders, managers, inspectors and governors across colleges and training providers – this is why our clients trust us with their people related priorities. We have led and inspected colleges and providers, we sit on boards, we develop sector leaders and we are out on the ground delivering projects.

Whether recruiting senior leaders, placing interim managers, developing leadership teams or advising on strategy and improvement programmes, our unique approach to offering high-quality and cost-effective solutions means we are able to support you as your trusted advisors.

Our Values

Our values guide everything we do. They reflect our commitment to delivering on promises, prioritising clients, fostering a diverse and talented team, and always striving for excellence. These principles define who we are and how we work.

01.

Integrity

We deliver on our promises and we don’t promise what we can’t deliver.

02.

Client Focus

We have a relentless client focus and the needs of our clients come first.

03.

Diversity & Talent

We aim to attract and support the best diverse team of people.

04.

Excellence

Whatever we do, we 
aim to do it best.

  • Placing
  • Recruiting
  • Developing
  • Advising
  • Training
  • Placing
  • Recruiting
  • Developing
  • Advising
  • Training

Our Leadership Team

Our leaders have a shared passion for further education and skills and use this to drive our client-first approach. With a focus on vision and strategy they work together to drive excellence in everything we do.

Matt Atkinson

Matt Atkinson

Managing Director

Judith Richardson

Judith Richardson

Director of Operations

Lee Rudge

Lee Rudge

Finance Director

Jo Johnston

Jo Johnston

Director of Recruitment