Meet the IEP Team
The IEP Team
The IEP’s operational delivery is centred around the Executive Team and the IEP Learning Academy. To achieve our planned objectives and initiatives throughout the year, we work alongside subject matter experts who help drive us forward. Our efforts are further bolstered by the support of our Fellows, ambassadors, volunteers, and partners who assist us in providing a variety of resources and activities that maximise the benefits for our members.
Senior Leadership Team
The IEP's SLT is responsible for driving the aims and objectives of the institute, leading the operational team to realise our ambitious growth plans into new UK and international markets.
Scott Parkin FIEP
Group Chief Executive
Scott has been part of the organisation since its inception in 2012, helping shape its growth into a globally recognised professional body supporting employability professionals around the world.
With more than 30 years’ experience across the employability, skills, health, justice, housing and social care sectors, Scott has worked alongside governments, commissioners, providers and stakeholders to help develop and improve employability systems, services and professional practice.
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Scott is particularly passionate about collaboration, partnership working and professional development, with a strong focus on creating opportunities that help practitioners, organisations and communities thrive. Throughout his career, he has championed learning, quality improvement, service excellence and the sharing of best practice, helping to build networks and services that support people towards greater independence and long-term success.
Under Scott’s leadership, the IEP has grown into a global community of employability professionals, organisations and partners, bringing people together to share ideas, drive continuous improvement, excellence in practice and champion the value of the profession.
Known across the sector for his boundless energy, passion and ability to connect people, Scott genuinely lives and breathes employability. Whether it is building partnerships, supporting practitioners, commenting on the latest sector developments or championing new ideas on social media as #MrEmployability, he always seems to know exactly what is happening across the sector and is passionate about helping move it forward. Scott believes employability support should be accessible to everyone throughout their lives, helping people build the skills, confidence, independence and opportunities they need to thrive, ultimately contributing towards a fairer society for all.
Outside of work, you will probably find Scott cycling up and down the Peak District, listening to music, following sport, enjoying good coffee or cheering on Liverpool FC.
Andy Milton FIEP
Senior Adviser – Partnerships & Growth
Andy Milton is Senior Adviser – Partnerships and Growth at the Institute of Employability Professionals (IEP), supporting the organisation’s strategic development, partnerships and growth activities across the UK and internationally.
With more than 40 years’ experience across the employability, skills, disability, health and wellbeing sectors, Andy is one of the most recognised and respected figures within the profession. Throughout his career, he has played a leading role in the development, procurement and delivery of many of the UK’s major employment programmes, while also supporting the design and implementation of employment and disability services internationally.
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Andy brings extensive expertise in business growth, strategy, organisational development, partnership building, governance and market positioning. He has supported organisations of all sizes, from specialist providers to large national and international organisations, helping them develop sustainable growth strategies, strengthen performance and maximise their impact.
Passionate about creating opportunities for people to fulfil their potential, Andy firmly believes that employment can transform lives, families and communities. He is particularly motivated by helping organisations work together more effectively, building strong partnerships and ensuring services are designed around the needs of the people they support.
Known for his extensive sector knowledge, vast professional network and ability to connect people and opportunities, Andy is a trusted adviser to organisations, leaders and commissioners across the sector. Colleagues value his insight, straight-talking approach and unwavering commitment to helping the employability profession continue to grow and evolve.
Outside of work, Andy enjoys spending time with family and friends and remains actively connected to the sector he has dedicated his career to. Those who know him well will also recognise his trademark collection of colourful shirts, which have become almost as well known as Andy himself.
Anita Houghton FIEP
Chief Operating Officer
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Operational Team
Our Operational Team ensures the smooth running of the IEP's daily activities. They manage logistics, implement strategies, and support our mission to deliver top-quality membership services and learning opportunities to drive excellence in the sector.
Riza Aparici MIEP
Partnership Manager Canada & UK
Carly Parker MAIEP
Partnership Manager UK & Sweden
Lucy Russell AIEP
Executive Assistant to Group CEO
Anna Hammond MIEP
Quality & Excellence Project Lead
Shelley Nelson FIEP
Learning & Quality Manager
Heather Ette FIEP
Brand & Communications Manager
Angela Ramage MIEP
Events Manager
Amy Lucas MIEP
Events Manager
Jayne Hulme MIEP
HR & Finance Business Partner
Lucia Zyla MIEP
Finance Manager
Subject Matter Experts
At the IEP, we collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure our learning programmes and member support services are designed by leaders in their fields. This partnership guarantees that our programmes are informed by the latest industry insights and best practice, providing our members with high-quality, relevant, and impactful learning experiences and content.
David Imber FIEP
Head of the Centre for Employability Excellence
Andy Milton FIEP
Senior Adviser – Partnerships & Growth
Matthew Ambrose FIEP
Employability Consultant
Patrick Hughes FIEP
Events Content Director