
The Engine Shed Team
Engine Shed is run by a small and dedicated team who work to develop our strategy, membership, events, marketing and front of house services.
Engine Shed is operated by the Science Research Foundation (SRF), which is part of Bristol Innovations, the University of Bristol’s innovation arm.
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Head of Engine Shed
Mike Paton
Mike has strategic responsibility for Engine Shed, as well as overseeing operations and finance for Enterprise Services at the University of Bristol.
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Centre Manager
Paige Melhuish
Paige manages the day-to-day operations of Engine Shed, including venue, events, memberships, facilities, and the Front of House Team.
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Senior Marketing Manager
Tamsin Denbigh
Tamsin oversees brand, marketing and communications, welcoming conversations on engagement opportunities.
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Marketing Executive
Sophie Power
Sophie is responsible for marketing and communications, including our social media and newsletter.
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Site Services Co-ordinator
Faye Travers
Faye manages the day-to-day building, maintenance and security at Engine Shed.
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Finance Assistant
Kerry Elkins
Kerry provides administrative support to the Operations and Finance teams.
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Centre Assistant
Genevieve Maidment
Genevieve hosts visitors to the building, liaises with residents and assists in the smooth running of Engine Shed meeting rooms.
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Front of House Host
Claudia Jones
Claudia hosts visitors to the building, liaises with residents and assists in the smooth running of Engine Shed meeting rooms.
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Front of House Host
Emily Lidgard
Emily hosts visitors to the building, liaises with residents and assists in the smooth running of Engine Shed meeting rooms.
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Event & Venue Assistant
Laura Hitchman
Laura hosts visitors to the building and assists in the smooth running of Engine Shed meeting rooms and events.

Part of Bristol Innovations, we exist to drive innovation in Bristol and the West of England.
We do this by welcoming startups, industry, academics, government and community organisations to use our innovation hub, and we provide support with membership, training, events and access to our innovation network.
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