My name is Kate, I am the Director of Next Level Training who is lucky enough to work with and steer this wonderful team! I enjoy all social activities and any time spent with my slightly crazy family.

Nickname: Widge – My maiden name Widger will never leave me!

My goal for this year: To lose the 2 stone I feel like I put on during COVID (too much food and prosecco)! And of course to make more memories with my boys!

My most interesting fact: I used to work as a holiday rep and have been lucky enough to spend a couple of years in Austria, Spain, and Greece.

Favourite film: The Wizard of Oz, Calamity Jane, The Wedding Singer! I’m a suckers for a musical!

Hi, I’m Ellie.

I head up recruitment for Next Level and will be the first point of call for any applicants looking to start an apprenticeship with us. I enjoy going to the pub, trying all the incredible food places in Bristol, cycling and comedy nights.

Nickname: is actually Ellie!

My goal for this year: Is to see more live music & learn how to play a couple songs on the piano.

My most interesting fact: I play both the flute and saxophone and have travelled Europe as part of an Orchestra

Favourite film: District 9, Without a Paddle, Bridget Jones’ Diary, or anything with Adam Sandler

My name is Kate, I am the Director of Next Level Training who is lucky enough to work with and steer this wonderful team! I enjoy all social activities and any time spent with my slightly crazy family.

Nickname: Widge – My maiden name Widger will never leave me!

My goal for this year: To lose the 2 stone I feel like I put on during COVID (too much food and prosecco)! And of course to make more memories with my boys!

My most interesting fact: I used to work as a holiday rep and have been lucky enough to spend a couple of years in Austria, Spain, and Greece.

Favourite film: The Wizard of Oz, Calamity Jane, The Wedding Singer! I’m a suckers for a musical!

I’m Sheridan. I live in Bristol, but I’m originally from Weston Super Mare. I live with my Husband, Son and a lazy Beagle called Baxter, I love Robbie Williams, Shoes, Travelling & Prosecco! I have had a really varied career working in retail and sales before moving into a training role around 20 years ago.

Nickname: Everyone calls me Sher

My goal for this year: To say yes to every invitation and opportunity! Only say no if I already have said yes to something else lol

My most interesting fact: I have done voiceovers and singing for adverts, I went to the Brit Awards every year with an old job, most memorable when Gerri wore the Union Jack dress! 

Favourite film: Too many to have 1! Top 5 Grease, My Fair Lady, Full Monty, Jaws & Shawshank Redemption

Hi, I’m Abi.

Hello, I’m Sadia. I’m one of the tutors at Next Level training and I deliver the teaching on the Level 3 Digital Marketer Apprenticeship. Before teaching, I worked in marketing for some major blue-chip national companies including Unilever and Sony BMG.

Nickname: Sads

My goal for this year: To be more present in the moment and not worry about yesterday or tomorrow!

My most interesting fact: I used to work for Sony BMG music and often had to have marketing meetings with Simon Cowell. And yes, he still wore his trousers high even back then!

Favourite film: Anything by Quentin Tarantino, The Cohen Brothers and Luc Besson (The Big Blue and Leon are some favs!)

My name is Michelle Wheeler and I have been working within the great Next Level team for the last five years. I have worked within Apprenticeships since I left school in 1998 and have seen huge changes over that time. I currently work within the data and finance department which I really enjoy.

Nickname: Shell

My goal for this year: to make lots of new memories with family and friends after the last 18 months of covid.

My most interesting fact: I am an absolute adrenaline junkie, you will find me riding roller coasters whenever I can!

Favourite film: Love watching films with my son, we really enjoy Harry Potter, Disney, Marvel but my favourite is Grease

Hi, I’m Lucy,

I am Divisional Director and work alongside a truly talented and enthusiastic team.

Nickname: Cinders, not sure where that came from.

My goal for this year:  to play the guitar, taking lessons badly at the moment!!

My most interesting fact: I love to travel and my best experience was when I was younger and went on safari at Krugar National Park South Africa AMAZING….

Favourite film: All-time Best “Pretty Woman” and then golden oldies Gone with the Wind and Quiet Man….

Hi, my name is Suzanne and I live in Bristol with my husband, my 6 year old son Arthur.  I also have two Westies, named Douglas and Charlie. My background is primary teaching but more so special educational needs and safeguarding.  In my spare time, I enjoy getting out and about for walks, visits to the Zoo and meeting up with friends and family.  My current role is Safeguarding and SENDCO for both Next Level and Reflections, so I am there to listen and support you when you need me.

Nickname: most people call me Suz

My goal for this year: to make every second count!

My most interesting fact: I really love good quality dark chocolate.

Favourite film: The Goonies or Jurassic Park