About Southwark Works

Jayne Couchman

Programme and Network Coordination Manager

Jayne is responsible for coordinating and managing service delivery for the Southwark Works network. This includes managing the Hub office and co-ordination of, and support for the providers in the network. Jayne is also responsible for developing wider partnerships and ensuring the programme is delivered in a collaborative way.

Deborah Robinson

Quality and HR Manager

Deborah is responsible for HR for the JCCS Team and is our Quality Manager. Deborah looks after the JCCS team and is responsible for the production of the staff handbook, recruitment processes, holidays and absences, plus staff training/development records. Deborah is part of the Management team who help to review company policies and review our quality standards.

Deborah also supports Jaime, our Hanlon Manager.

Jaime Reina

Hanlon and Data Manager

Jaime is the Hanlon and Data Manager for Southwark Works, responsible for managing the network’s specialist database and supporting performance, compliance and data quality across seven provider organisations delivering thirteen employment programmes. He oversees data governance, quality assurance and performance monitoring, providing technical guidance, training and operational support to promote consistent standards and effective service delivery across the Southwark Works Network.

Sarah Williamson

Southwark Works Office Manager

Qualified in Facilities Management, Sarah is part of the Management team and the go to person for day-to-day operational running of the Walworth Road hub office – room bookings, allocation of space etc, Health and Safety in the office; IT queries; plus all facilities issues, including compliance and office risk assessments. Sarah conducts the office inductions for Service Providers and new recruits for JCCS. When she has the time, Sarah also likes to work with clients on a one-to-one basis and is a qualified Employment Adviser.

Elizabeth Mahecha

Career Guidance and Development

Qualified in Career Guidance and Development. Level 6
Elizabeth is a Psychologist and Career Development Specialist with over 10 years of international experience in HR and coaching. She now supports Southwark residents in building skills, exploring career paths, and achieving meaningful employment.

“Always grateful for life and ready to listen and help people find their best potential.”

Andreia Popa

Employer Relationship Manager

Andreia is an Employer Relationship manager. She works with a wide range of local employers, large and small, offering a free recruitment service and providing screening and interview support for businesses.  She is also a qualified Adviser and works with Southwark Works clients, offering careers advice and helping to prepare them for interviews and advise them on specific job roles.

Pilar Maldonado

Digital Marketing & Website Manager

Pilar has a digital marketing background and is qualified as a Software Development Technician.  Pilar is responsible for maintaining and developing the Southwark Works website and all our social media channels, plus supporting the Data manager with our client database.

Tatiana Povulan

Client Support and Administrator

Tatiana registers clients coming into Southwark Works and sign-posts them to the most appropriate support in the network. She maintains a small caseload of clients herself at the hub office, helping them to find training and job opportunities.

Nathan Barnes

Employment Adviser Community Harm & Exploitation Hub (CHEH)

Nathan delivers employment support for the multi-agency CHEH Operational Group, working with young people who are involved in, or at risk of gang violence.

Julian Wright

Employment Manager, Integrated Offender Management (IOM) Team

Julian works on the IOM Team providing employment support – part of a multi-agency team including Probation, Police, Housing and Substance services – supporting those with prolific offending histories.  Julian helps to change the lives of his clients by supporting them back into training or employment.

Josephine Kawuma

Connect to Work Administrator

Josephine supports the Connect to Work Manager and Hub Office team with administrative tasks.   She also triages clients to ensure they are referred to the most appropriate Provider  – either at Connect to Work or in the Southwark Works network.