Alongside his executive role, he serves as Vice Chair of London South East Colleges and Chair of their Multi-Faith Board. He was previously the chair of a large Multi-Academy Trust and served as Vice Chair and Non-Executive Director on a Group Education Board. Earlier in his career, he was Group Director of Operations and Chief Operating Officer for one of the country’s largest and most successful trusts, overseeing more than 40 schools.

Mark is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, the Chartered Management Institute, the Institute of Leadership and Management, and the Institute of School Business Leadership. He also sits on the Church of England’s National Professional Qualifications Governance Board, supports the homeless charity Robes Project, and serves as a school governor.