Unity Founders

Steven is the co-founder of Unity School Services. He has worked in the education sector for over 17 years, as a School Business Professional in various settings, including maintained, faith schools and academies in inner London and Sussex schools. 

Steven is currently a specialist Leader in Education and accredited DfE School Business Professional Mentor, former executive leader with a multi-academy trust. 

He has supported numerous schools with tailored solutions across  business and financial management, governance, school marketing, in-house catering, and HR. As a Specialist Leader in Education, Steven has delivered administrative audits, audit reporting, finance support, internal audit services, and workshops for the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH).

Before moving into education, Steven built his career in the banking sector, managing a large branch team and supporting customers to reach their financial goals. This experience shaped his commitment to high standards, strong communication, and exceptional client service.

Steven brings extensive knowledge and expertise to school operations, ensuring every detail runs smoothly so children, school leaders, and the wider community can thrive. He’s also a great supporter of the arts, with a particular love for musical theatre and live bands.

Steven firmly believes that peer-to-peer support is essential for School Business Professionals and encourages all SBPs to join USBLN.

If you would like to contact him directly, you can email Steven with queries about any of our services or connect with him via LinkedIn!

Jay is the co-founder of Unity School Services. He has worked in the education sector for over 26 years, from humble beginnings manning a local authority helpdesk, to his current role where he leads a team of consultants in supporting business managers in all facets of school management, including compliance, finance and financial strategies. 

He also lends support to local authorities in financial management of their school cohorts, with an emphasis on future pupil provision, planning, and budget modelling for sustainability and long-term provision. 

His involvement in supporting a multitude of governing bodies, coupled with his enthusiasm for streamlining workflows for greater efficiencies, has led him to begin this journey in forming Unity School Services to provide fluid solutions for everyday school finance and governance.