Meet the Team

SIGTA is built around people who understand industry, training and the importance of developing real, workplace skills.

Our team brings together experience across apprenticeships, training delivery and employer support, working in partnership with learners and organisations to deliver practical, high‑quality training.

Alison Foxwell

Chief Executive

Chief Executive with 39 years at SIGTA, leading operations, compliance and safeguarding.

John Norton

Business Support Officer

Business Support Officer and former CEO with 35+ years’ apprenticeship expertise.

Darryl Kingshott

Training Officer & Centre Co-ordinator

Training Officer with 20 years at SIGTA, assessing and supporting engineering apprentices.

David Underwood

Sales, Marketing and Health & Safety Lead

Sales, Marketing and Health & Safety lead with 29 years at SIGTA.

John Barton

Training Officer

Training Officer with engineering and workplace assessment experience.

Mo Swei

Electrical and Electronic Tutor

Experienced Electrical/Electronics tutor delivering teaching on the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering diploma course.

Kevin Young

Mechanical and Electrical Tutor

Mechanical and Electrical Tutor delivering engineering subjects on the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering diploma course.

Wendy Foord‑Joseph

Training Officer & Assessor

Training Officer and Assessor with over 10 years supporting SIGTA.

Mike Driscoll

Internal Quality Assurer

Internal Quality Assurer with extensive engineering and apprenticeship experience.

Hannah Lloyd

Quality Lead

Quality Lead providing expert DfE, Ofsted and compliance support.

Heather Dilks

Course & Finance Administrator

Training Administrator with 4 years at SIGTA, supporting course coordination, bookings, and finance processes.

Jacquie Alstrom

Administrator

Recruitment and Apprenticeship Administrator with 4 years at SIGTA, managing recruitment, apprenticeship administration, and engineering course support.

Why Choose SIGTA for your training

SIGTA is an employer‑led, not‑for‑profit training provider focused on developing practical skills that make a real difference in the workplace.

Our training is shaped by industry needs, delivered by experienced professionals, and designed to support long‑term capability, not short‑term outcomes.

We work closely with employers and learners to provide clear guidance, flexible delivery and high‑quality support. With a strong emphasis on safety, professionalism and real job roles, our training is built to be relevant, effective and trusted.

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