Our team
Meet the WorkSafe Team
We’re really proud of our team members at WorkSafe. Instructors and admin support alike, everyone contributes to our success and all are dedicated to ensuring everyone who teaches a WorkSafe training programme has the support and materials required to teach effectively.
Natalie Parsons
Director
Natalie joined WorkSafe Training Systems after a career in the education sector as a teacher.
Working alongside experts from the emergency services, Natalie and the team developed interactive teaching programmes with comprehensive lesson plans.
Natalie is a qualified Internal Quality Assurer and monitors WorkSafe’s programmes to ensure that they meet current guidelines.
Natalie is also the Centre Co-ordinator for SFJ Awards who approve WorkSafe’s successful L3 Award in Education & training.
Chris Parsons
Director & chief instructor
Chris established WorkSafe Training Systems back in 2007. With a background of 30 years in fire and rescue Chris’ knowledge of emergency response and care provides the foundation for the technical and practical knowledge delivered within our courses.
On a day to day basis Chris is responsible for the ongoing development of our training courses and learning platforms to ensure WorkSafe maintains its position as one of the top independent training providers in the country.
Chris is one of our lead verifiers and is always keen to get out on the road and undertake teaching observations and maintain the relationships with our UK wide network of instructors.
Outside of WorkSafe Chris is an outdoor enthusiast enjoying most things outdoors including mountain walking, sailing and snowboarding!
Marion Parnell
Office administration
Marion joined WorkSafe in 2013 to assist with the expansion of our services.
Marion manages course certification and instructor renewals.
Marion also holds a catering qualification and is responsible for WorkSafe’s legendary cakes.
Pat Hill
Finance
Pat joined WorkSafe in 2016 after retiring from her career in finance as a bank manager.
Pat coordinates customer accounts and manages our credit control.
Out of work Pat runs a small holding with her sheep and chickens keeping her busy with lambing and egg collection.
Caroline Brearley
Lead Instructor
Caroline has had an extensive career within the aviation industry devising and delivering cabin crew and pilot training programmes for a major British airline.
She has established a successful freelance training business delivering first aid courses through WorkSafe since 2010.
Caroline delivers our First Aid Instructor course and Level 3 Award in Education and Training.
Volunteering as a Community First Responder, this role enables Caroline to offer training to new responders as well as members of the local community.