Head Office Team

Head of Finance.

A member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants since 2000, Paul has over twenty year’s experience leading businesses through change in a variety of sectors including software, engineering and legal services.  Paul recently joined the team at FCSS as he recognises the impact that the provision of flexible childcare can have in removing barriers to work and helping to reduce poverty.

Software Development Manager,
FCSS Head Office

Alison joined the team in July 2019 as Software Development Manager and has been helping co-design the new package with parents, nursery managers and the development team. She is always looking for input from parents and managers to ensure the design of the package is right for everyone so if you have any thoughts please contact her.

Head of HR and Health & Safety Compliance.

Fiona has worked in the childcare sector for 25 years. She joined FCSS in 2020 as Regional Lead for the Highlands, moving her way up through the organisation as Head of Workforce Strategy where she supported the team in areas including HR, Health & Safety, Training and Development. One of her proudest achievements was to gain SQA Accreditation so that FCSS can now offer qualifications in a new module Flexibility Within the Childcare Environment.

Head of Quality Assurance and Best Practice

Lesley is the Head of Quality Assurance and Best Practice at FCSS, prior to this role she has been focused on Early Years for over 30 years.  She is committed to being a part of making Scotland “the best place in the world to grow up, and to give all our children the best possible start in life.”  

Lesley has been with FCSS since its inception and has seen the service develop from a bright idea to a wonderful childcare provision.

Chief Executive, FCSS Head Office

Susan has a long and varied career in the early education and childcare sector and brings with her lots of skills, knowledge and exciting ideas for extending and enhancing our services.

Susan is a mum to three daughters and used traditional nursery and out of school services for their care as they were growing up.