Jennese is passionate about the power of education to cause positive ripples across society and empowers learners to take an active role in their lives and that of others. Her career over the last 25 years spans Secondary and Primary Executive Leadership and Lead Inspector for Ofsted.

Jennese leads the University of Chichester (Multi) Academy Trust with a clear focus on improving outcomes for all pupils. She works closely with academy leaders to ensure high standards of education, strong collaboration and a shared commitment to achieving more, challenging thinking and shaping futures. Jennese provides strategic direction across the Trust, ensuring that resources, systems and support enable every academy to thrive.

She has had the privilege of playing an active role in the Department for Education Trust and School Improvement Review and support programme and has used her extensive sector knowledge to support Trust growth, including leadership development.

Jennese is the mother of two boys and has fuelled their enthusiasm for literature and the power of storytelling. She is also an amateur ceramist and volunteers for a local theatre.