Kate Thompson
Director
Kate has overall responsibility for the management and development of the DofE and the Joint Award Initiative in Northern Ireland through dedicated staff, Northern Ireland Ambassador Network, Licensed Organisations and the wider DofE network.
James McClements
Strategic Development Manager
E: James.McClements@DofE.org
James is responsible for managing the Northern Ireland Operations Team and the Strategic Development of the Award across Northern Ireland.
The Operations Team each manage a portfolio of Licensed Organisations and support them to ensure they are delivering quality Award programmes.
Julie McGimpsey
Operations Officer
E: Julie.McGimpsey@DofE.org
Karen Lawther
Operations Officer (part-time)
E: Karen.Lawther@DofE.org
Mark Beattie
Operations Officer (part-time)
E: Mark.Beattie@DofE.org
Rachel Moore
Operations Officer
E: Rachel.Moore@DofE.org
Jonathan Major
Operations Officer
E: Jonathan.Major@DofE.org
The Business Support Team are responsible for finance, general enquiries, administrative processes, verifying Gold Awards, managing events and team projects.
Rhoda Mitchell
Business Support Manager
E: Rhoda.Mitchell@DofE.org
Emma McIlhatton
Business Support Assistant
E: Emma.McIlhatton@DofE.org
