Team Equal!

Liam leads with a passion for maximising the transformative potential of education. Steering the Senior Leadership Team, Liam is responsible for guiding our strategic direction, managing internal hiring, nurturing the brand, and exploring new commercial opportunities. In doing so, Liam collaborates with all teams from Education Recruitment and Teaching & Learning to HE & STEM Partnerships, Marketing & Digital, and Finance & HR.

Alongside leading Equal, Liam is a Knight-Hennessy Scholar at Stanford University, where he’s pursuing an MBA and an MA in Education while also a Graduate Fellow at Stanford’s Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI).

Guided by a commitment to improve the education sector, Liam has worked extensively with the Welsh Government and other partners to address key challenges in the education sector, including driving talent attraction & retention, reducing educational disparities, widening higher education access, and enhancing STEM education.

Voluntarily, Liam offers his insights as a member of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) and through Yale’s Alumni Schools Committee (ASC). Liam also supports the US-UK Fulbright Commission as an external reader. His dedication to enhancing access to world class education was recognized with a St Davids Award in 2019.

Prior to leading Equal, Liam worked in Investment Management at BW Group and Goldman Sachs in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Norway. He earned his undergraduate degree with a distinction in Politics, Philosophy & Economics (PPE) from Yale-NUS College and Yale University.

On a personal note, Liam is a tennis enthusiast and enjoys time with his golden labrador-retriever and Equal’s Head of Wellbeing, Telyn Aur.

Carolyn founded Equal in 2011 alongside her son, Liam. She has overseen the growth of our education and training teams as well as developing new initiatives for the company. Carolyn’s main focus is on enabling schools to attract, retain and develop excellent education professionals. 

Carolyn is a firm believer in ethical employment and ensures that all our team members feel respected, valued and supported, which is something we’re passionate about at Equal. 

After completing a BA in European Languages and Institutions at Leeds University. She went on to become an experienced teacher of Spanish and French. Carolyn draws on her experience and knowledge to coordinate, produce and deliver professional learning opportunities. Helping our teaching and classroom teams in collaboration with school improvement bodies, the Welsh Government and the Education Workforce Council.

Carolyn completed a BA in European Languages and Institutions (Spanish, French and Politics) at Leeds University and a PGCE (MFL) at Swansea University. In 2018, Carolyn completed the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses programme delivered by Said Business School at the University of Oxford in collaboration with Goldman Sachs.

When ‘school is out!’, Carolyn spends her time with her sons, three dogs and her ‘diva’ cat. We’re all multilingual!

Mallorca is Carolyn’s favourite holiday destination. And her favourite saying is ‘hay que desplegar las alas y volar!’, meaning ‘you must spread your wings and fly!’.

Carolyn’s motto: broaden your horizons and explore all that you can! 

With over two decades of dedicated experience in the field of recruitment, Huw stands as a seasoned expert, specialising predominantly in education. As a trusted professional, he has nurtured enduring relationships with schools and educators not only across the United Kingdom but also on the international stage. His journey in the recruitment world began after initially qualifying as a Physical Education teacher, which provided him with a unique insight into the needs of educational institutions.

In the last three years, Huw has expanded his portfolio by delving into the realm of educational wellbeing software solutions, providing invaluable support to institutions seeking to enhance the holistic development of their students and staff.

Outside of the professional realm, Huw finds joy and inspiration in his personal life. A devoted family person, he is the proud spouse of a dedicated teacher and a loving parent to two wonderful sons, Harrison and Ollie, aged 11 and 8, respectively.

When not immersed in the world of recruitment, you’ll find Huw exuding passion for sports, particularly fervent in his support for Liverpool FC and Llandovery RFC. His enthusiasm doesn’t stop there; he wholeheartedly supports anything representing Wales on the global stage.

And, to fuel his boundless energy, Huw has a profound love for coffee, with Espresso, Black Americano and Flat White being his brews of choice.

Huw is not just your trusted recruitment partner but also an individual whose multifaceted background and passions make them a vibrant and engaging personality to connect with.

Rebecca (or Becca) is Senior Project Manager for our International Partnerships. She leads on the delivery of the MISTI Global Teaching Labs initiative and supports the delivery of Welsh Government’s Seren Network’s national programme. This includes coordinating with all schools & colleges, student instructors and university partners and maintaining all safer recruitment procedures. Rebecca is passionate about bilingualism and embedding Welsh cultural experiences in our programmes, as well as our daily office life.

Rebecca studied French and Spanish (through the medium of Welsh) as an undergraduate at Swansea University, where she earned a First Class degree, and went on to gain a Distinction in her MA in Translation and Interpreting. Whilst studying, Rebecca spent a year teaching in the south of Spain, where she had the chance to spend a night camping in the Sahara Desert.

Rebecca recently discovered a newfound love for cold water swimming, she is an expert on a Stand Up Paddle-board (SUP), and isn’t so bad at ‘Dobble’ either!

Lois is our Higher Education and International Partnerships Project Manager. She is responsible for running programmes in partnership with the Welsh Government and academic institutions worldwide.

Lois grew up in Gwynedd but went on to study French as an undergraduate and postgraduate at the University of Oxford, gaining a Distinction in her Masters in Modern Languages. She spent a year abroad teaching English at two schools in Brittany. She considers it to have been the best year of her life (so far). During her time at Oxford, Lois became active in the field of access, outreach and widening participation through volunteering with various access groups and committees in the university. alongside working closely with Seren on various projects, including the Seren International Online Summer School.

Outside the education sphere, Lois has a keen interest in theatre, and she especially has a soft spot for 17th century French theatre. However, not living in 17th century France makes keeping up with this hobby a little tricky. So, she also enjoys 21st century things like literature and going to gigs.

As a Project Manager, Lauren works collaboratively across existing and developing projects within the HE, STEM and International Partnerships divisions at Equal. These projects include the MIT Global Teaching Labs GTL in Wales Programme, Welsh Government Seren Network’s National initiatives, and has been an active participant on the Innovations in Education Today delivered via MIT.

Lauren is an experienced Creative Arts and STEM lecturer with a background teaching in further, higher and independent educational settings, including international academic summer schools in London and across South Wales. Lauren has over 13 years of teaching experience delivering community-based workshops, curriculum development and delivery at GCSE, A Level and Undergraduate levels within established design and engineering departments. Most recently supporting engineering degree students with specialised design-tech projects and dissertation proposals. With a BA (Hons) degree in Contemporary Design, a PGCE in further and higher education from Cardiff and Postgraduate Professional Development from Goldsmiths University of London, Lauren has continued to develop personal research and exploration of learning practice within social and cultural contexts through the arts and emerging technologies.

Away from work, Lauren enjoys the great outdoors and is usually out exploring with her two rescue dogs and getting back into running half and full marathons after a two-year break. With 4 international marathons under her belt, sights are still on London, even after 13 unsuccessful attempts – fingers crossed for ballot attempt no.14!

As Higher Education Assistant Project Manager, Tobias works primarily on enabling the delivery of the Seren Academy programme in partnership with the Welsh Government and local authorities, and oversees the operation and data management of the associated online platform ‘Seren Space’.

Tobias grew up in Cardiff, attending Corpus Christi High School and St David’s Sixth Form College before going on to complete both his undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at Cardiff University. First, studying Human Geography, developing an interest in political language and the social and cultural impacts of policy-making on small communities, before later gaining a distinction in his Masters in Political Communication at Cardiff’s School of Journalism, Media and Culture.

Alongside his studies, Tobias spent two years teaching guitar to students of all ages, both as a private tutor and voluntarily, before taking on a role at Adult Learning Wales on the AMIF Project – an EU fund designed to help refugees integrate into Welsh life through the delivery of various courses and cultural trips. Tobias worked on the AMIF Project for three years before joining Equal in October 2023.

Away from work, Tobias is an active musician with a love of cinema and photography, which all contribute to an unhealthy obsession with physical media. He is also a devoted follower of Welsh football and has recently taken up hot yoga.

As Project Officer on the Higher Education Partnerships team, Joel works to support the Senior Associate and Partnerships team in delivering both in-person and online programmes on behalf of the Welsh Government. This includes the extensive residential programme alongside supporting the delivery of online events.

Joel was born and raised in the Cynon Valley in South Wales, attending the Welsh-medium Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun before going on to study Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at the University of Oxford. During this time, he volunteered with the Welsh Society to improve knowledge and understanding of the Welsh language and culture outside of Wales. While at Oxford, Joel became passionate about access and outreach, working directly on several Seren programmes including the Jesus College Residential as a Student Ambassador, and the Future Graduates Programme as a Student Instructor.

Away from education, Joel enjoys travelling, especially seeing the world through city breaks and short trips across Europe, going on the occasional run, and keeping up with his football team, Liverpool FC.

As a Partnerships Coordinator on the Higher Education Partnerships team, Ellen supports the Partnerships team in delivering online programmes on behalf of the Welsh Government.

Ellen is from Llanelli, attending Bryngwyn School and Gower College Swansea before studying Experimental Psychology at the University of Oxford. While at university she developed a passion for access and outreach joining a student union campaign focused on improving progression to universities. She also volunteered at her old college delivering application support sessions. After university, she worked in research exploring a range of topics across the country.

Outside of work, Ellen loves music and musical theatre. She is always eager to watch as much theatre as possible and can usually be found looking for any last minute tickets!

As the Higher Education Partnerships Assistant at Equal Education Partners, Charlotte oversees mentor compliance and supports the delivery of the Seren Mentoring Programme.

Charlotte graduated with a degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Oxford. After graduating, she worked for an Oxford-based charity to improve academic attainment and opportunities in local Oxford schools, working closely with several Oxford University colleges. She then decided to move to northwest Spain to teach English in a secondary school, gaining valuable insights into diverse educational environments. More recently, she thoroughly enjoyed contributing to the Seren International Online Summer School as an Instructor, and chaperoning the Aberystwyth University Residential Summer School.

Outside of work, Charlotte is a keen surfer. She loves adventuring, hiking, running and swimming. After a long day, she enjoys crocheting, and has recently taken up sewing!

Zac is the Welsh Speaking Recruitment Consultant at Equal Education Partners. He focuses on delivering high quality staffing solutions for schools across South East Wales and plays a key role in growing our Welsh speaking talent pool.

With two years of specialist experience in education recruitment, Zac has developed a strong understanding of the sector and a wide network of professional contacts. This allows him to identify and place candidates with precision and to support schools with a service that is thorough, honest and grounded in real insight.

Outside of work, Zac brings the same discipline and commitment to sport. He has represented Wales in cricket and regularly plays football socially. His approach to teamwork and performance shapes the consistent, reliable results he delivers for the schools and educators he supports.

As a Recruitment Consultant Georgia is responsible supporting primary and secondary schools across south and west Wales and delivering an excellent service. This involves recruiting teachers and teaching assistants for a variety of settings.

Georgia has experience working within the education sector. For her work experience, she worked in Ynystawe primary school where she shadowed a teacher and helped with lesson preparations. She is also experienced in the recruitment sector, she worked in Admiral and prior to that was a Crew Trainer at Mcdonald’s where she was responsible for scheduling interviews with potential new employees and well as the training of new staff members.

When she is not working, Georgia loves spending time with friends and family. Her hobbies include baking, going on nice walks and drinking iced coffee. Her favourite time of the year is Christmas when her house turns into a Christmas grotto full of decorations.

As the Senior Digital Manager, Liam is responsible for overseeing the digital and social media strategies for multiple brands under the Equal Education Partners umbrella and those of our clients. Co-leading both business development and client relationship management for the marketing division, Liam has over eight years of experience working in the education sector in Wales, with six years specifically in digital marketing.

In previous roles, Liam has been responsible for many education-based projects, including the Welsh Government Teaching Wales campaign, Qualifications Wales campaigns, Aberystwyth University, and in-house at WJEC working specifically on digital marketing campaigns developed to address key challenges and promote the education sector in Wales.

With a degree in BSc Business Management from Cardiff University, Liam’s a first-language Welsh speaker originally from Gwynedd. Away from education, his passions include sport, specifically football, and is a keen follower of the Wales national football team home and away, politics, and all things digital marketing.

As Equal’s Graphic Designer, Mathew works closely with the Marketing and wider teams to create engaging graphics for all platforms that enables Equal’s internal brands and external clients to achieve their marketing goals. Mathew has 5 years of graphic design experience and is always keen to expand his knowledge and to learn new creative skills.

Since graduating at Cardiff Metropolitan University with a degree in BA Product Design and an MRes degree in Art & Design Research, Mathew has expanded his creative skills having previously worked as a Graphic Designer for the Workforce Development Trust; a not-for-profit committed to skills development within public sectors. Other notable experience includes working as a Junior Designer for Sky’s in-house creative agency; Sky Creative, in which he was responsible for creating visuals and graphics to support nationwide advertising and marketing campaigns for Sky’s family of brands.

Away from design, Mathew is a big football fan who supports Cardiff City (except for when they’re losing!). He’s also a close follower of German football as he keenly supports Borussia Dortmund in the German Bundesliga. He also enjoys the drama and spectacle of Formula 1 racing and particularly enjoys being active by going for long-distance runs around Cardiff.

Natalie is our Business and People Manager at Equal Education Partners. Natalie works alongside the Managing Director & Director dealing with the day-to-day running of the company. She also assists with corporate development. And that’s not it! Natalie supports sourcing new employees for internal and external permanent roles. A true people’s person. 

Natalie graduated from Swansea University in 2014 with a degree in law. After graduating, she began her journey to qualifying as a lawyer. And after years of hard work, Natalie qualified in 2018 (life goal: check). However, in 2021 she took a leap of faith to leave life as a lawyer. Now she keeps us in order, phew. 

Natalie is a real foodie and never says no to an invite to go out for dinner with her friends. Although, come 9:00pm she will happily retire home to a pot of tea.

As our Head of Wellbeing, Telyn is responsible for putting a smile on everyone’s face.

Fully qualified in: ball chasing, treat eating, zooming (not the digital kind) and sleeping.

A lover of people, and a demolisher of treats.

Still available for digital wellbeing meetings.