Mark Maudsley

Mark has been in post as CEO of GTA England since spring 2011. 

Mark has been involved in the post 16 sector for over 30 years with a broad range of experience in contract and relationship management with partner organisations including government agencies; private Training Providers including GTA’s; FE Colleges, Sixth Form Colleges, Local Authority and Business Link. The variety of roles undertaken developed his commitment to the quality improvement agenda. 

Mark’s remit includes developing the links between GTAs and industry which has led to the creation the GTA England Employer Advisory Group, to advise the GTA Board on skills priorities for employers. The GTA network also includes higher education delivery, as employers increasingly look to progress their investment in skills to level 4, 5 and 6. 

Recent achievements include developing STEM Apprenticeship Standards, creating partnerships for delivering EPA and gaining access to capital funding for GTA’s. Mark represents members and employers interests on many fora including: the ESFA Provider Reference Group for the Apprenticeship reforms including the Levy; T Level Panel for Manufacturing and Process; Employer Automotive & Aerospace Trailblazer groups in Apprenticeship standards; the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) dedicated to the advancement of apprenticeships; and the City & Guilds Industry Skills Board.