The Engine Shed Team

Engine Shed is run by a small and dedicated team who work to develop our strategy, projects, marketing, venue, and front of house services.

Engine Shed is operated by the Science Research Foundation (SRF), which also operates SETsquared Bristol.

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  • Mike Paton standing in the Engine Shed Members' Lounge

    Head of Engine Shed

    Mike Paton

    Mike has strategic responsibility for Engine Shed, as well as overseeing operations and finance for Enterprise Services at the University of Bristol.

    E: mike.paton@engine-shed.co.uk

  • Hazel Bunting standing in the Engine Shed Members' Lounge

    Centre Manager

    Hazel Bunting

    Hazel manages the day-to-day operations of Engine Shed, including venue, events, facilities, and the Front of House Team.

    E: hazel.bunting@engine-shed.co.uk

  • Senior Marketing Manager

    Tamsin Denbigh

    Tamsin oversees brand, marketing and communications, welcoming conversations on engagement opportunities.

    E: tamsin.denbigh@engine-shed.co.uk

  • Photo of Sophie Power

    Marketing Executive

    Sophie Power

    Sophie is responsible for marketing and communications, including our social media and newsletter.

    E: sophie.power@engine-shed.co.uk

  • Site Services Co-ordinator

    Faye Travers

    Faye manages the day-to-day building, maintenance and security at Engine Shed.

    E: faye.travers@engine-shed.co.uk

  • Finance Assistant

    Kerry Elkins

    Kerry provides administrative support to the Operations and Finance teams.

    E: kerry.elkins@engine-shed.co.uk

  • Assistant Accountant

    Helen Langmead

    Helen prepares monthly management accounts and reviews systems and processes for Engine Shed and SETsquared Bristol.

    E: helen.langmead@engine-shed.co.uk

  • Photo of Genevieve Maidment

    Front of House Host

    Genevieve Maidment

    Genevieve hosts visitors to the building, liaises with residents and assists in the smooth running of Engine Shed meeting rooms.

    E: genevieve.maidment@engine-shed.co.uk

  • Claudia Jones in the Engine Shed Members' Lounge

    Front of House Host

    Claudia Jones

    Claudia hosts visitors to the building, liaises with residents and assists in the smooth running of Engine Shed meeting rooms.

    E: claudia.jones@engine-shed.co.uk

  • Joelie Sleap

    Event & Venue Assistant

    Joelie Sleap

    Joelie hosts visitors to the building and assists in the smooth running of Engine Shed meeting rooms and events.

    E: joelie.sleap@engine-shed.co.uk

SETsquared Bristol – the acclaimed tech incubator – is the largest resident in Engine Shed. With many of its member companies resident in the building, they are a very important part of our DNA. Meet the SETsquared team and learn more about their work below.

Learn more about SETsquared

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