Centre Staff
Lucy Campbell, Centre ManagerLucy is responsible for managing the centre and one of her key roles is to apply for funding. She joined the team in January 2008 as publicity co-ordinator due to her experience in design and marketing. With a background in Administration and Events Co-ordination Lucy has since completed the ECDL qualification and the EdExcel Level 2 in Numeracy. She is also a trained silversmith and jeweller, having gained her honours degree in ‘Silversmithing & Metalwork' and now runs her own business alongside LymeNet, making and selling jewellery at exhibitions and events. Since 2005, Lucy has been a town councillor for Lyme Regis and has an in-depth understanding of local government and the issues that concern local people.
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Irene Benson, Tutor & Learning AdvisorIrene is an IT, Maths and English tutor and a learning adviser offering Information, Advice and Guidance. Irene joined LymeNet in 1999 and her previous experience includes working in administration and sales, as well as running her own business. She has an NVQ3 in guidance, an NVQ A1 Assessor's Award and a Further Education teaching certificate. She also has an initial certificate in teaching Skills for Life (both Maths and English) and Level 4 subject specialism in Literacy. She works extensively with young people and has completed the understanding Connexions diploma. She also teaches IT and has the European Computer Driving Licence and ECDL Expert.
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Caroline Francis, Tutor & Learning AdviserCaroline is a part time tutor and learning adviser at LymeNet. Her main responsibility is to teach ICT to a range of students including beginners, improvers and those with more advanced requirements. Other responsibilities include providing Information, Advice and Guidance to people who want to know about training or employment opportunities. Caroline gained a BA Honours Degree in Psychology in 1982 and has subsequently gained further qualifications including the City and Guilds 7307 Teaching Certificate; ECDL and a Level 3 Certificate in Information Advice and Guidance.
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Bob Miller, TutorBob joined LymeNet in 2010 as an IT and Numeracy tutor, having previously been an IT assessor for Bicton College. Prior to this, he had a broad background in accounts and administration, and his own business in the wholesale gift trade. He has also been an HGV driver, amongst other things. In IT, he has completed the BCS Level 3 ITQ (ECDL Advanced), and has a C&G Level 3 Certificate in Adult Numeracy Subject Support. He holds the Certificate in Education, and the C & G A1 Assessor's Award and is a full member of the Institute for Learning.
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Jo Hawkins, Learning AdviserJo is a Learning Adviser offering Information, Advice and Guidance, related to employment, training and education opportunities. Jo joined LymeNet in 2010 and her previous experience includes working as a Careers Adviser for 10 years and running a Career Club for unemployed young people. Jo is a qualified Careers Adviser, gaining her Diploma in Careers Guidance from University of the West of England, and has an honours degree in Sociology with Psychology. Jo grew up locally and has two young children.
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Carole Packman, Administrator Carole is the administrator at LymeNet and joined the team in January 2008 after 30 years in the finance industry. Since joining LymeNet she has acquired a Level 2 NVQ in Information, Advice and Guidance, Edexcel Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy and the European Computer Driving Licence. Carole deals with all enquiries at the front desk at LymeNet and is responsible for enrolling learners on a variety of courses at the Centre as well as ‘signposting’ people to the relevant tutor. She also deals with the centre’s financial administration.
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LymeNet Ltd is a not-for-profit company (No. 04283993) and a wholly owned subsidiary of Lyme Regis Development Trust (Reg Charity No. 1075743).