Our staff
Robbie Johnston - Director
robbie.johnston@DofE.org
Role: My main role is to look after the North West Region as a whole and making sure that the DofE grows whilst still keeping the overall quality of DofE programmes at their high level. I also line manage Paul, Katie, Tom, Kevin, Jo and Steph and attend Award Ceremonies on behalf of the office (both national and local). When I get a spare moment, I enjoy sailing about on my Sigma 41.
Katie Kelly, Office Manager
katie.kelly@DofE.org
Role: My role as Office Manager is to manage the day to day running of the Liverpool office, answer any queries via telephone/email/post, process all incoming/outgoing invoices, deal with petty cash, as well as acting as the Director's assistant. In my spare time I enjoy drawing and making sculptures. I play the Clarinet, and also enjoy walking in the mountains and climbing.
Paul Griffiths, Operations Officer
paul.griffiths@DofE.org
Role: My role as Operations Officer is to help develop the DofE throughout the region and I cover the region in Robbie's absence. In my spare time, I go Dragon Boating, I am the coach for the under 18's Great Britian team. I enjoy spending time with my family and reading, andam also still actively involved as a unit helper in St Helens.
Tom Kelly, Operations Officer
tom.kelly@DofE.org
Role: My role as Operations Officer is to help develop the DofE throughout the region. In my spare time I enjoy walking in the mountains and climbing. I also enjoy playing Football, the piano and reading.
Kevin Rodgers, Operations Officer
kevin.rodgers@DofE.org
Role: My role is to develop the DofE throughout the region and build capacity throughout the North West through training and developing Operating Authorities and to inform them of new DofE opportunities. In my spare time, i like sailing and power-boating and socialising with friends.
Jo Roberts, Development Officer
jo.roberts@dofe.org
Role: My role as Devlopment Officer is to support the development of the DofE within the North West Region. In my spare time I enjoy mountaineering, socialising with friends and listening to music.
Steph Hall, Administrative Assistant
steph.hall@dofe.org
Role: My role as administrative assistant is to support the rest of the North West team in developing the DofE, and to deal with any queries that come into the office daily. In my spare time, I like to socialise with friends, go on bike rides and shop.
Training
Click here for information on training courses being offered by the North West Regional Office.
For more information on the Cumbria Expedition Network click here.