Jocelyn is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), has accumulated 20+ years of service to human resources and holds an MA in Management.

Her career as a HR generalist began in 2001, supporting Local Authority departments and providing the full breadth of HR services to Secondary and Primary Schools throughout Devon, predominantly across South Hams and Tavistock. The Development of specialist expertise and knowledge lead into policy development and project work culminating in an 18-month secondment to the Devon School Remodelling Team. She progressed to a Senior HR role in higher education at the University of Plymouth in 2010 and latterly took on the role of HR Business Partner providing solutions focused guidance and advice cross a range of talent management strategies e.g. organisation design, recruitment/retention, workforce/succession planning, performance management and reward and recognition. Working with a portfolio of senior/executive leaders across the University, supporting the Faculties of Science and Engineering, Health and Peninsula Medical School, she also led on the development of University-wide HR policy and practice.

In October 2018 Jocelyn returned to Primary/Secondary Education taking up the post of HR Director at Westcountry Schools Trust. Jocelyn also retains an active interest in primary and secondary education as a local School Governor, currently Chair of Community Committee, but previously as Vice Chair and Acting Chair.

In 1990 as a 15-year-old Mark started his career as a Plant Maintenance Craftsman Apprentice at Derriford Hospital whilst undertaking an ONC and on to a HNC qualification as part of the colleges training and development. After successfully completing his apprenticeship, Mark relocated (both within the UK and working aboard) to broadened his experience working in both maintenance and construction which helped to develop and grow his knowledge. 

Mark became a supervisor and later moved to Bristol to work as a Maintenance Manager at the University of Bristol. 

Mark had a passion for Facilities Management (FM) and found maintenance a little restrictive. He undertook a Master's Degree in FM and moved to specific FM roles again broadening his experience and knowledge by working for different organisations in different industries such as Pharmaceutical, Food retail, Social Housing and Defence. 

Mark moved to Westcountry Schools Trust as the Estates Director. This role uses all the experience he has gained over his career as well as gaining more experience. 

Nat started his career as a Maths teacher at Eggbuckland, then worked at South Dartmoor and Camborne Academies. He later became Principal of Northampton Academy with United Learning and progressed to Executive Principal and Regional Director roles. As Regional Director, Nat supervised 17 Secondary Academies, guiding Principals and teams across Manchester, Yorkshire, the Midlands, and Bournemouth.

In September 2023, Nat joined WeST as Deputy CEO. He's dedicated to unlocking potential and removing barriers for disadvantaged students. Nat also champions simplicity in education, advocating a 'Keep It Simple' approach.

Peter graduated from Durham University with an English Literature degree, Peter joined the John Lewis Partnership in 1987 as a graduate trainee. Peter then joined the firm Ernst & Young in 1989 with whom he qualified as a Chartered Accountant 3 years later.  He joined their nascent Corporate Advisory team in Exeter and spent two years working on mergers and acquisitions, business reconstructions, funding raising and due diligence projects. In 1994 he was approached by Westcountry Television Limited to help realise an exit strategy for shareholders that would maximise their investment. Peter stayed with the company for the next 10 years first as Finance Director for Westcountry and then for ITV West (in Bristol) during which he helped drive both businesses through periods of considerable change and cost saving exercises. Peter joined the ITV central finance function undertaking business rationalisation projects including a far reaching process change management exercise. 

In 2006 Peter took a position at a local independent television production company Denham Productions Limited where he spent the next four years as Managing Director. Peter became increasingly involved in the governance of his children’s local primary school and its financial management. So when an opportunity was advertised by the University of Plymouth for a Finance Director at its newly sponsored academy Marine Academy Plymouth, Peter applied and was appointed in July 2010.  

In May 2013 he joined the Ivybridge Academy Trust as its Director of Finance, and as Chief Financial Officer has since played an integral role in the growth of Westcountry Schools Trust into the existing 22 schools organisation.