Rockborn has an impressive track record of success in supporting boards and project managing mergers 

We believe in the transformational power of education but understand the responsibility that goes with it.

Change management is at the core of what we do, and our additional services fit with the ambition of cultivating exceptional learning environments.

Our staff are sector experts that hail from management backgrounds themselves.

Rockborn directors and associates have held positions as college principals, chief executives, HR directors, organisational change leaders, marketing consultants and governance professionals.

We go the extra mile to get to know you, your organisation, and the challenges you face.

Our staff are passionately committed to education.

We understand the learners, people, and partnerships that make the education sector so unique.

Our approachable team of education professionals can support one-off projects or integrate with your executive board to enhance research, management, or bid-writing capabilities.

Rockborn has an impressive track record of success in supporting mergers

We take a personal approach which includes:

  • Understanding your organisational brand, values and culture.
  • Providing you with the very best up-to-date advice and guidance.
  • Helping you and your managers find practical solutions.
  • Building relationships and providing a high quality, trusted service.
  • Being available when you need us.
JUMP TO SERVICES

Our Team

Nic Tomlinson

Company Director

A qualified HR professional with extensive experience of project management, change management programmes, mergers, and strategic, policy and pay reviews.

MORE ABOUT NIC

Peter Ryder

Company Director

A former CEO and principal with expertise in mergers & acquisitions, change management, executive coaching, strategic reviews and quality improvement.

MORE ABOUT PETER

Andy Cole

Associate

A highly accomplished former college CEO and principal who specialises in strategic and governance reviews, change management and executive coaching.

MORE ABOUT ANDY

Melissa Drayson

Associate

Melissa has 20+ years of governance experience within the education sector, supporting college boards, carrying out reviews and delivering governor training.

MORE ABOUT MELISSA