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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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Associate Director
Briony Phillips
Briony champions Engine Shed’s work on the scale-up business ecosystem, runs organisational development projects, supports strategic and operational management, and designs and develops projects relating to our broader organisational goals.
E: briony.phillips@engine-shed.co.uk
T: 0117 915 1273 -
Partnerships & Marketing Manager
Lorraine Fairbanks
Lorraine is responsible for the Diverse Workforce for the Future project, inspiring young people in tech and creative careers. She also manages the Members' Lounge partnerships, sponsorship, and VIP events.
E: Lorraine.Fairbanks@engine-shed.co.uk
T: 0117 9151271 -
Assistant Accountant
Helen Langmead
Helen works in Engine Shed and SETsquared as Assistant Accountant, preparing monthly management accounts, assisting the operations team, and reviewing systems and processes.
E: Helen.Langmead@engine-shed.co.uk
T: 0117 903 1100 -
Operations Co-ordinator
Faye Travers
Faye manages the day-to-day building, maintenance and security features at Engine Shed, and supports the Director and Operations Director.
E: Faye.Travers@engine-shed.co.uk
T: 0117 943 4833 -
Front of House Host
Elen Caldecott
Elen works as our Front of House Host. Her role includes hosting and visitors to the building, liaising with tenants, and assisting in the smooth running of Engine Shed meeting rooms.
E: Elen.Caldecott@engine-shed.co.uk
T: 0117 903 1100 -
Finance Assistant
Yasmin Popat
Yasmin works in Engine Shed and SETsquared finance team, providing customer support, assisting in the preparation and submission of reports.
E: Yasmin.Popat@engine-shed.co.uk
T: 0117 915 1289 -
Venue Assistant
Zoe Jordan
Zoe works part-time as a Host. She is also frequently on duty at the diverse evening events held at Engine Shed.
E: zoe.jordan@engine-shed.co.uk

The SETsquared Bristol Centre is the largest tenant in Engine Shed. With about one third of their 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