Management Team
Kat Cole (Nee Ely)
Training Director
Kat has been a vital part of our company since 2006, embodying the family’s legacy of commitment and passion. Joining the training team early in her career, she quickly distinguished herself as an indispensable member of our leadership. Today, as Training Director, Kat is instrumental in upholding the high standards that have come to define our family business. She oversees service delivery, employee development, branding, accreditation, and customer satisfaction, ensuring that each facet of our operation reflects our core values. Kat’s leadership is pivotal in maintaining the familial culture of PSS, nurturing a sense of community and continuity that sets us apart in the industry.
Peter Ely
Managing Director
Peter is the Managing Director of Project Skills Solutions, a family business he started with Kay in 2004. Over the past 20 years, Peter, along with a great team, has built the company into a leader in training, electrical, and cabling solutions. With 50 years of experience in the Telecommunications, Oil & Gas, and MOD industries, Peter’s extensive technical and project management expertise have been key to the company’s success.
Peter began his career as an Apprentice with STC and has been championing Project Skills Solutions’ apprenticeship program for the last 15 years, helping many apprentices become valuable members of the team. Passionate about the company he has built, Peter has no intention of retiring any time soon.
He values meaningful professional relationships and actively seeks to engage with industry peers and potential clients. His dedication to innovation and meticulous service is central to Project Skills Solutions’ ethos.
Kay Ely
Finance Director
Kay started Project Skills Solutions with Peter in 2004 and has been the backbone of the company’s financial decisions. As Financial Director, her strategic insights and meticulous attention to detail have guided the ambitions of the other directors, ensuring sound financial reasoning in every decision.
Over the past 20 years, Kay has expertly navigated numerous financial challenges, including the 2008 downturn, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the recent cost of living crisis. Her expertise and resilience have ensured that Project Skills Solutions remains financially sound through these turbulent times.
Kay manages all financial operations, ensuring timely payments to suppliers and collaborating closely with clients’ accounts teams to secure prompt & correct payments. Her leadership has been crucial in maintaining the financial health and stability of Project Skills Solutions
Theresa Childs
Training Services Manager
Theresa joined PSS in 2016, bringing with her a robust background in sales and customer service that has since transformed our client engagement strategies. As the Training Services Manager, she oversees all client accounts with a dynamic approach and an unwavering commitment to excellence in customer satisfaction and service delivery. Theresa’s leadership is characterized by her tireless efforts to mentor and inspire the training team, continually driving our sales forward and expanding our client base. Her effective communication skills ensure that every client understands and experiences the full value of our training services, making her an invaluable asset to our company.
Lee Schofield
Training Delivery Manager
Lee is an experienced training professional with a strong background in leading high‑performing teams and delivering positive learner outcomes. He has held senior leadership roles overseeing end‑to‑end training delivery, with a clear focus on quality improvement, operational excellence, and continuous development. At Project Skills Solutions, Lee shapes training strategy, leads onboarding of new training partners, strengthens supplier relationships, and ensures high standards of compliance, quality, and communication. He also supports digital and system development initiatives that streamline operations and enhance the customer experience through collaborative leadership and a commitment to continuous improvement across training services and partner networks nationwide and online.
Training Team
Joanne Williams
Quality and Course Planner
Joanne joined the team in 2017 as part of the customer service team. She now schedules all of the courses which PSS deliver, making sure that the quality of the courses delivered are met or exceed awarding body standards. Running audits on the trainers and completing all of the administration of working with the awarding bodies.
Jo O'Connell
Certification Manager
Jo has worked at PSS since 2008, starting in the sales team and having worked in several roles as the company has developed. Jo can turn her hand to most things. Recently, she took on the important role of certification manager, ensuring candidates get their certificates and cards issued as soon as possible. Jo works three days a week, Monday through Wednesday, allowing her to be a busy mum of two boys.
Gus Purcell
Training Administrator
Gus joined Project Skills Solutions in February 2026, bringing extensive experience in health and safety training administration. He supports our busy Customer Service and Training Team, helping clients book courses, managing delegate support, and ensuring everything runs smoothly from enquiry to certification.
With a strong background in coordinating training logistics and maintaining compliance‑focused records, Gus plays an important role in keeping our wide range of courses running efficiently. He’s known for his organised approach, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering a great experience for every customer.
Marketing Team
Eden Smith
Marketing Manager
Eden joined the Project Skills Solutions (PSS) team in June 2022, stepping into the role of Marketing Manager with a dynamic blend of global experience and expertise. Before joining PSS, she honed her skills at Ford in both Mexico and the UK, where she gained invaluable insights into the nuances of international marketing and management. Her expertise spans multiple sectors, including finance, analytics, and telecommunications. She has been instrumental in developing website launches, implementing SEO-rich content, and driving marketing campaigns that enhance visibility and engagement. At PSS, she works closely with the management team to craft and execute strategic marketing plans that align with our business goals.
Emma Ojukwu
Digital Marketing Executive
Emma Joined the PSS marketing team in June 2024. With a BA in English literature and creative writing, she will be developing our digital content across all media. Experienced in using analytical tools to develop e-mail campaigns and Social media presence, she is a great addition to the marketing team.
Tucker
Barketing Pawson (Semi Retired)
Tucker has been with the PSS team since 2014. He lives with Peter and Kay but spends his days in the office mostly asleep or trying on his best sad eyes to get treats from anyone willing to provide them. All the team love Tucker and he is often found in various offices being cuddled or asleep under a desk.