Core Team
Linda Barraclough - Manager
Linda has been with the Minerva Centre since 2003. She has a wealth of experience having previously worked for Education Bradford in both the middle and secondary school sector.
Rawaz Khan - Training Manager
Rawaz (aka Raz) has been with the Minerva Centre since 2002. Raz is an experienced trainer and manager with many years of commercial and educational contract management experience as well as 'grass roots' teaching expertise. He is a Microsoft, Cisco and CompTIA accredited IT professional.
Vino Parmar - IT Technician
Vino has been with The Minerva Centre since 2004. With over 30 years experience in IT and being an ex IT Manager he brings a wealth of experience to the support team.
Lincoln Oakley - Community Liaison Officer
Lincoln has been with The Minerva Centre since 2002. He forms the link between The Minerva Centre, Dixons City Academy and the community. Lincoln's role is to improve community participation within an educational context.
Andy Slingsby - IT Technician
Andy has been with The Minerva Centre since 2004. He supports community centres and schools offering them IT support and brings a wealth of 'hands on' experience to the IT support team.
Chris Housley - Learndirect Administrator
Chris has been with The Minerva Centre since 2005. Chris is the primary contact for Learndirect courses. She also manages the enrollments to these courses.
Fuadul Islam - IT Technician
Fuadul has over 10 years of experience in the IT field as a Microsoft Systems Engineer. He has been with the Minerva Centre since 2004 and provides excellent support to our customers. He is both an MCSE and a CCNA qualified IT professional.
Neelam Khan - Project Administrator
Neelam has worked at The Minerva Centre since 2003. She is fluent in Urdu and Pushtu and is the main point of contact for our ESOL learners. She is also very active within the community and works closely with many local community groups.