The CoTrain Team
Meet our team!
Mark joined CoTrain in 2019 as an Apprenticeship Manager. Mark Pope had been working for CITB (Construction Industry Training Board) for ten years, with 8 of them as an apprenticeship officer in the Southampton Area, with his last two years as the CoTrain Shared Apprenticeship Co-ordinator.
Mark completed a 4 year Electrical Apprenticeship in the early 1980’s and went on to study for an HND in Heavy Current and Electronics. The electrical training has helped Mark follow different career paths working for an Electronics production equipment company for 15 years as an installation engineer, sales engineer and commercial & training Manager. This allowed him to travel with work and he has lived and worked in New York, California and Australia.
T: 07483 172916
Jenny plays a key role in the day-to-day running of the business, overseeing office administration while supporting the team with apprentices’ timesheets, expenses and general operational coordination.
With a strong background in finance, HR and office management, Jenny brings a wealth of experience gained across both the public and private sectors, including local government and HM Revenue & Customs. She also successfully ran her own business for more than 13 years, developing a practical, people-focused approach and a strong understanding of business operations.
Although new to the construction industry, Jenny is enthusiastic about expanding her knowledge of the sector and is already proving to be a valued member of the team.
0118 920 7200
Charmaine joined SECBE in May 2024 as Programme Development Director and is responsible for driving improvement and the successful delivery of the CoTrain programme and the new development of the People Development Strategy Services.
She previously delivered the Green Skills Programme for Mayors Skills Academy and the Greater London Authority/Groundwork within pan London, promoting and encouraging talent into the sector. Charmaine has also worked closely with employers and training providers to future proof training within the sector.
Charmaine has a vast experience building Partnership/Stakeholder and Employer Engagement relationships with a strong focus on Sales to deliver positive return on investment within the welfare to work and commercial sectors.
Megan has been with SECBE for over 3 years and her role is to lead the development and successful delivery of all marketing and communications activities.
Megan has a BSc in Psychology and a Level 3 certificate in Professional and Digital Marketing.
T: 0118 920 7200
Sue is the Events & Marketing Coordinator at SECBE with focus on helping to bring together the Constructing Excellence SECBE Awards.
Sue has an extensive background working in Marketing, Events and Training with experience working in start-ups and the technology sector.
She has supported a number of companies to deliver their events and training programs to a high standard and has a broad range of marketing skills.
Sarah joined CoTrain in August 2024 as an Apprenticeship Manager, bringing over 30 years of experience in education. In this role, she manages apprentices, training providers, and hosts, while also leading the recruitment and onboarding of new apprentices alongside Helen Banning.
With a strong background in teaching, management, and consultancy, Sarah has spent her career training, coaching, and mentoring educators. Known for her creativity and passion, she is a motivational leader who excels in advising and inspiring others. In 2010, her expertise led to her involvement with Teachers Media, where she planned and featured in two training films focused on innovative coaching and teaching methodologies. Sarah is widely recognized as a versatile and innovative role model in her field.
T: 07483 919590
Helen joined the CoTrain team as an Apprenticeship Manager in August 2024. Along with Sarah Hall, she will now be responsible for managing existing apprentices, training providers and hosts as well as leading on the recruitment and onboarding of new apprentices.
After nearly thirty years in education initially working as a class teacher, then as Head of Department in schools both in the North West and the South East, Helen has guided and supported hundreds of young people to become the best versions of themselves. As an outstanding practitioner, she has mentored Trainee Teachers from Reading University and has also devised and delivered training programmes for Local Authorities for Newly Qualified Teachers and Teaching Assistants.
T: 07853 282490
Recent Blog Posts
Galliford Try Traineeship - Chris Guingan
04 June 2026
Congrats to Chris Guingan, an Apprentice Site Supervisor Level 4, one of the 3 CoTrain apprentices who has been accepted onto the Galliford Try Traineeship!
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