About Us
We pride ourselves on working closely with leading UK awarding organisations like Skills and Education Group to design, develop and award accredited and non-accredited qualifications that meet the needs of today’s learners and employers. Our collaborative approach ensures every product reflects academic excellence, sector relevance, and clear progression routes into employment or further study.
Whether you’re a training provider in the UK or an international partner seeking quality British accredited and non-accredited qualifications, UK Awards delivers programmes that are:
- Accredited and quality-assured by subject experts
- Designed by experts from top UK universities with industry expertise
- Focused on employability and industry alignment
- Accessible to learners of all ages and backgrounds
Our network of partners includes private colleges, training centres, and institutions around the globe. We provide end-to-end support for centres delivering UK Awards qualifications, ensuring consistent quality, regulatory compliance, and outstanding learner outcomes.
Board of Management
John Kerr
Chairman
John Kerr, formerly CEO of the Edexcel Foundation, specializes in educational consultancy for higher education, technical training, and schools.
Prof. Emeritus Melvyn Less
Product Advisor and Director
Mel, a former Pro Vice-Chancellor at Birmingham City University, oversaw computing, engineering, and built environment subjects, and led apprenticeship development and international partnerships.
John Mountford
Chief Executive
John joins UK Awards as an international skills sector expert with extensive experience of contributing to international development projects and programmes
Our management team
At the heart of UK Awards is a management team with deep expertise in vocational and technical education. Our leaders are supported by a network of industry specialists who bring first-hand experience from across the education sector, including senior roles within some of the UK’s largest awarding organisations, universities, and colleges.
Together, they offer a unique understanding of the qualifications landscape, both in the UK and internationally. This ensures our programmes are not only academically rigorous but also aligned with real-world needs – delivering value to learners, providers, and employers alike.
Our team also understands the regulatory complexities of the education and awarding environment. We work proactively to ensure our qualifications and services meet the latest regulatory requirements and quality standards, giving our partners full confidence in the compliance, credibility, and integrity of our offer.