Professional Services
Professional Services at Horsham Learning Alliance bring together Finance, HR, IT, and Marketing and Communications to provide clear, consistent support across our schools and colleges.
By strengthening these core areas, we reduce day-to-day operational pressure, support effective running, and give leaders the capacity to focus on what matters most - education.
The benefits for our partners:
- Greater consistency and alignment across key areas
- Reduced administrative burden
- Accesss to specialist expertise
Our professional services
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Meet the team
Meet the people leading our professional services and working alongside staff at our schools and colleges every day.
Finance
Caroline Dedman
Head of Finance
Responsible for financial management, reporting and compliance, working with leaders to support effective planning and oversight across all schools and colleges.
HR
Olivia Blake
HR Director
Oversees recruitment, people development and workforce support - helping leaders build consistent, well-supported workplaces across HLA’s schools and colleges.
Marketing & Communications
Rachel Diamond
Marketing & Comms Manager
Works across HLA to ensure communication is clear, consistent and aligned - supporting how the trust presents itself and engages with its communities.
Professional Services at HLA are designed to work with partner schools and colleges - providing the support needed while allowing each setting to retain its own identity.






