Meet Our Team

At Surrey Choices, we pride ourselves on having a dedicated and passionate team of colleagues who work tirelessly to provide the best possible services and support to people.

Our colleagues come from a wide range of backgrounds and bring with them a vast array of skills and experience. We believe that our colleagues are the cornerstone of our organisation and are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive.

Our team consists of highly experienced and qualified professionals who are dedicated to helping disabled and autistic people lead fulfilling lives. They work closely with people and their families to develop personalised care plans that meet their unique needs and goals.

Passionate and Committed

Our colleagues are passionate about what they do and are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of the people they support. They strive to create a warm and welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our colleagues are trained to be highly skilled and knowledgeable about the services we offer, and they are always willing to go above and beyond to ensure that people receive the care and support they need.

At Surrey Choices, our colleagues are the heart and soul of our organisation. We are proud of the commitment, passion and dedication our teams devote to providing the best possible support. We believe that our colleagues are the key to our success, and we are committed to providing them with the support they need to thrive in their roles. You can read more about how we invest in colleagues’ development and well-being here.

Surrey Choices works collaboratively with colleagues by making important decisions together. We listen to feedback and work together in a number of ways to celebrate our achievements and identify how we can improve. An example of this is our annual Employee Survey.

Recognising Our Team

Surrey Choices recognises outstanding practice and achievements. We acknowledge those who are dedicated and committed to making a difference to the people they support. We do this through:

  • Compliment of the Month Award
  • Perkbox
  • Thank You Voucher Scheme
  • Long Service Recognition
  • Annual Recognising You: Surrey Choices Colleague Awards. You can find out more about our outstanding colleagues and previous winners of the awards here

Individuals and teams at Surrey Choices have been recognised nationally as both finalists and winners of elite awards. We are so proud to have received the recognition, which you can read more here

Do you want to be part of our award-winning team? Visit our Work for Us page to find out more about our vacancies.

Surrey Choices Board

The Surrey Choices Board is a dedicated group of individuals committed to guiding and overseeing the strategic direction of Surrey Choices. The Board plays a crucial role in ensuring the organisation’s mission, vision, and values are upheld.

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Martin Farrow

Managing Director

Jane Earl

Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Board

Rachel Wigley

Non Executive Director

Stefan Nahajski

Non Executive Director

Executive and Senior Leadership Team

The Executive Team set the strategic direction for Surrey Choices and work collaboratively to ensure Surrey Choices achieves its goals and maintains its commitment to service excellence. They lead the way to make plans so that the people we support can be independent, have choice and control. They also ensure that they and their families and Carers are being listened to. They work with other organisations, particularly Surrey County Council to make decisions. The Senior Leadership Team collaboratively works to implement the strategic vision and to oversee day-to-day operations. They manage the services that Surrey Choices provides across the county and ensure that every service offers excellent support and creates positive outcomes to the people who access them.

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Martin Farrow

Managing Director

Keith Chandler

Chief Finance and Resource Officer

Simon Yearwood-Wilson

IT Systems Manager

Sarah Fulbrook

Quality Assurance Manager

Liz Allen

Executive Assistant

Jessica Clarke

Marketing and Communications Manager

Jennifer Fielder

HR and Organisational Development Manager (Jennifer will return to work January 2025)

Christina Earl

Head of Innovation and Business Development

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Jan Sheldon

Finance Manager

Louise Hayes

Senior Operations Manager - Shared Lives, EmployAbility and Short Breaks

Jackie Doe

Senior Operations Manager – Community Choices, Travel Choices and Vocational Projects

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