The Engine Shed Team

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

Engine Shed is operated by the Science Research Foundation (SRF), which is part of Bristol Innovations, the University of Bristol’s innovation arm.

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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: director@engine-shed.co.uk

  • Centre Manager

    Paige Melhuish

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

    E: paige.melhuish@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

  • Photo of Genevieve Maidment

    Centre Assistant

    Genevieve Maidment

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

    E: bookings@engine-shed.co.uk

  • Claudia Jones standing 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: bookings@engine-shed.co.uk

  • Emily Lidgard in the Engine Shed Members' Lounge

    Front of House Host

    Emily Lidgard

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

    E: bookings@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: bookings@engine-shed.co.uk

  • Laura Hitchman in the Engine Shed Members' Lounge

    Event & Venue Assistant

    Laura Hitchman

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

    E: bookings@engine-shed.co.uk

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Part of Bristol Innovations, we exist to drive innovation in Bristol and the West of England.

We do this by welcoming startups, industry, academics, government and community organisations to use our innovation hub, and we provide support with membership, training, events and access to our innovation network.

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