About Us
In Business for People
We are CIDORI – inspired by a Japanese concept of precise interlocking pieces that create strong, flexible joints.
In Business for People
We work in partnership with education providers and employers across England to strengthen people – from helping them into the security of employment, upskilling at the workplace to empowering career progression.
We are passionate when it comes to supporting people into meaningful jobs or further learning destinations and we strongly believe that upskilling employed people through apprenticeships improves productivity, provides a sense of satisfaction and gives career progression confidence.
For this reason we’ve partnered with top colleges as we support them in their high quality delivery of teaching, learning and assessment, delivering on their adult skills and apprenticeship levy budgets.
Our Group
Cidori is part of the ESHL group of companies, whose mission is to transform lives by expanding opportunities for work and learning. ESHL achieves this through exclusive brands and bespoke solutions, each designed to address customer needs in ways that only our group can deliver.
By combining innovation, quality, and sustainability with excellent value, we create impactful, industry-leading solutions.
The synergy across our group enables us to consistently deliver results that make a real difference to individuals, organisations, and communities.
Our vision
Cidori’s vision is to be recognised as a leading regional delivery partner, working with Combined Authorities, colleges and employers to deliver high-impact skills programmes that support entry into employment, upskill workforces, and drive long-term career progression.
Through strong partnerships and a deep understanding of funded provision, we connect individuals to meaningful learning and employment opportunities, while helping businesses realise measurable value through workforce development and apprenticeship programmes.
Our People
Meet the Team
Senior Leadership
Business Development
Matt Drury
Business Development Manager
Paul Woolley
Business Development Manager
Dan Hayes
Business Development Manager
Nicola Arnold
Business Development Manager
Abbey Temlett
Senior Business Development Manager
Employment and Operations
Danielle Aitkenhead
Employment & Ops Manager
Debbie Milburn
Employment & Ops Manager
Corinne Edwards
Employment & Ops Manager
Andrea Duffin
Employment & Ops Manager
Candidate Support and IAG
Claire Anthony
IAG Officer
Pam Batchelor
IAG Officer
Amber Mortiboys
IAG Officer
Sarah Stanyard
IAG Officer
Elena Madruga
IAG Officer
Trish Mackenzie
IAG Officer
Dinah Goodhead
IAG Officer
Victoria Hunt
IAG Officer
HR_Support
Jennifer Jones
Group HR Manager
Jennifer Brain
Finance & HR Assistant
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