Laura Goldsmith
Talent, Inclusivity & Wellbeing Lead
(She/Her)
My role is broad! I look after resource and staff retention which covers leading on diversity and inclusion, learning and development, employee wellbeing & internal communications. I do this in part-time hours whilst balancing life as a parent! I love my role, I enjoy getting to know people properly within the company and building relationships.
My goal is to lead continuous improvement.
My Role at Nexus Alpha
Far too many things! I love cold water swimming… it clears my mind and takes me away from any screen! Being outdoors and in water is my happy place. I also love listening to music, and I’m pretty I couldn’t exist without it.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
I once took part in a sea swimming challenge in Tenby, during the race I was stung on the face by a jellyfish. It made me swim faster!
My fun fact
Karen Dineen
Transport Advisor
My role involves supporting to maintaining Nexus Alpha’s own Geographical Database, so that train services display correctly for individual Train Operating Companies, within the Tyrell IO System. I also liaise between departments in Nexus Alpha such as Commercial, Test and IT Support as well as Train operating companies/Network Rail when training may need to be given, supporting the use of Nexus Alpha Systems.
My Role at Nexus Alpha
I like Social Events
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Helen Foster
Personnel Manager
(She/Her)
I have been with Nexus Alpha for 19 years and have many roles, from Office Administrator, PA to Patrick our CEO but the main role in HR. I have gained several professional qualifications in Human Resources Management during my years at Nexus Alpha. I have also recently taken on managing the payroll for the Company.
My Role at Nexus Alpha
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
I spend a lot of my spare time keeping fit, doing work out classes at my local gym. I have recently found yoga and loving Bikram Yoga. Besides keeping fit, I also like to spend time with friends and family.
My fun fact
In the late 1980s I was a finalist in the ‘Miss J Sainsbury’s’ Awards. It was a big fancy award ceremony and I remember having to walk the catwalk and talk in front of the judges. I think I was nominated because I was never late, always turned up for work and my till was never out, not even by a penny!
Mark Jones
IT Manager/Head of IT
Look after the internal and customer facing IT systems we deploy as well ensuring the security of our products and services are properly maintained.
My Role at Nexus Alpha
I’m a huge movie buff/nerd/geek 😊 I’ve been known to create my own movie quizzes for friends and family.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Apparently, red hair and blue eyes accounts for 0.17% of the worlds population. Couple that with that we can generate our own Vitamin D – that makes me a super hero, albeit a c**p one. Also I’m currently the undisputed Nexus Alpha Unreal Tournament Champion for the last 22 years.
My fun fact
Alastair Woodgate
Head of Design & Marketing
(He/Him)
I joined the company in 2017, initially as a contractor where I helped design the first version of the ARRAKIS App. My role has expanded a huge amount since then and I now run the design and marketing teams - where I’m ultimately responsible for all output in those areas. This includes branding, marketing campaigns, strategy, social media and product design.
My Role at Nexus Alpha
In the last few years I’ve rediscovered how happy playing the piano makes me, so I try to play for at least half an hour a day. I also love writing and I’m working on my second novel as well as a selection of short stories.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
I failed my driving test 3 times - the third time by driving the wrong way around a roundabout. I’m also partially colourblind.