Susanna is based in the central office but operates primarily across the Trust’s primary schools in her role as Schools Relationships Manager, predominantly supporting four primary schools. Since joining Shires Multi-Academy Trust in 2024, she has progressed through a range of roles, initially joining as Trust Senior Administrator where she provided high-level administrative support to the CEO and central team.

Drawing on her previous professional experience, Susanna brings a diverse and well-rounded skill set to her role. She works closely with Headteachers and school leaders to build strong, effective relationships and to ensure the delivery of high-quality operational support working in close partnership with the Chief Operations Officer, and the wider Executive Team including the CFO and CEO, contributing to the effective running of the schools.

Susanna brings a wealth of transferable experience from her previous roles, including HR administration and ten years as an Area Manager for a local estate agent. This background has equipped her with strong leadership, organisational and relationship-building skills, enabling her to take a versatile and dynamic approach to her work across the Trust.
She is extremely proud to work for Shires MAT and values the Trust’s ethos and the strong professional relationships that underpin its success.