Our Employment Consultants
The Poppy Factory’s employment consultants are based regionally throughout England and Wales, offering regular one-to-one contact with veterans.
They help each veteran research and apply for job opportunities in their region, and offer ongoing in-work support.
If you would like to register for employment support please click here.
Contact the team
Name: Jane Russell
Phone number: 07785 667 831
Email: janer@poppyfactory.org
Jane offers employment support for veterans with health conditions in the Midlands, where The Poppy Factory is part of the Veterans' Places, Pathways and People programme led by DMWS.
The VPPP Midlands partnership brings organisations together to help veterans and their families find the best support and tackle issues such as social isolation, loneliness, substance abuse and complex mental health issues.
Areas covered by VPPP Midlands include Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire and parts of the West Midlands. Find out more
Name: Molly Jackman
Phone number: 07387 107 207
Email: MollyJ@poppyfactory.org
Molly offers employment support for veterans with health conditions in the Midlands, where The Poppy Factory is part of the Veterans' Places, Pathways and People programme led by DMWS.
The VPPP Midlands partnership brings organisations together to help veterans and their families find the best support and tackle issues such as social isolation, loneliness, substance abuse and complex mental health issues.
Areas covered by VPPP Midlands include Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire and parts of the West Midlands. Find out more
Name: Katy Hankins
Phone number: 07468 476802
Email: katyh@poppyfactory.org
Katy offers employment support for veterans with health conditions in the South East of England, where The Poppy Factory is part of the Veterans' Places, Pathways and People programme led by Veterans Outreach Support.
The VPPPSE partnership aims to help veterans benefit from a wide range of activities and services, such as horticultural therapy, art and music therapy, outdoor wellbeing and skills sessions, online training and education, and social support groups. Find out more
Name: Christina Bracewell
Phone number: 07551 401 632
Email: christinab@poppyfactory.org
The Poppy Factory provides employment support for veterans with health conditions in the South East of England, where The Poppy Factory is part of the Veterans' Places, Pathways and People programme led by Veterans Outreach Support.
The VPPPSE partnership aims to help veterans benefit from a wide range of activities and services, such as horticultural therapy, art and music therapy, outdoor wellbeing and skills sessions, online training and education, and social support groups. Find out more
Email: support@poppyfactory.org
NHS local projects
Regional Managers
Name: Keiron Coombs
Phone number: 07876 838 983
Email: KeironC@poppyfactory.org
Keiron manages our employment support team in Wales and in the South East of England, where The Poppy Factory is also part of the Veterans' Places, Pathways and People programme led by Veterans Outreach Support.
The VPPPSE partnership aims to help veterans in South East England benefit from a wide range of activities and services, such as horticultural therapy, art and music therapy, outdoor wellbeing and skills sessions, online training and education, and social support groups. Find out more
Name: Peter Rhodes
Phone number: 07468 476 406
Email: PeterR@poppyfactory.org
Peter manages our employment support team in north of England and in the Midlands, where The Poppy Factory is part of the Veterans' Places, Pathways and People programme led by DMWS.
The VPPP Midlands partnership brings organisations together to help veterans and their families find the best support and tackle issues such as social isolation, loneliness, substance abuse and complex mental health issues.
Areas covered by VPPP Midlands include Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire and parts of the West Midlands. Find out more