The T-PIKE Management Team
A strong governance and management structure is built into T-PIKE to give robust and comprehensive oversight of the programme. The structure is given below, and you can find out about each element in the dropdown sections.
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The Advisory Board (to be recruited) provides objective and impartial advice and guidance to the Leadership Team. Members are drawn from the external partners (industry, PSRE, third sector) taking part in T-PIKE, the EARC director (Phil Ward), and a nominated representative from each University (not already involved in T-PIKE). Representation on the AB will also be invited from external bodies such as the TALENT Commission, the NTDC, and the ITSS, which will bring an understanding, knowledge and wider insight on the national development of RTPs.
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Leadership Team has overall responsibility for the leadership, direction and governance of the programme.
T-PIKE Leadership Team
Prof Edd Codling is the lead for T-PIKE. He is Professor of Mathematical Biology at Essex and Faculty Dean for Research in the Faculty of Science and Health. His research is focused on using novel mathematical and computational techniques to study problems in biology, ecology, and animal and environmental sciences. In particular, his main interest is in movement ecology, and specifically the development of theoretical models and empirical analysis tools that give insights into animal (including human) movement and behaviour at both the individual and collective level
Joanna Scamp is a co-lead for T-PIKE. She is the Technical Manager for the Technician Commitment at the University of Kent, and one of the four co-chairs. She has worked at the University since 2011. She coordinates support for technicians across the University, as well as manages a small portfolio of projects. This work has included presenting at the RIS conference on Technician Funding in Research, establishing connections with the Science Museum and establishing a partnership with the Eastern Arc to develop equipment sharing agreements. Joanna is passionate about creating positive impact to not only all technical staff, through the championing of the Technician Commitment, but to the wider University community as well
Christopher Spice is a co-lead for T-PIKE. He is Technical Manager (School of Sport, rehabilitation and Exercise Science) at Essex, and one of the four co-chairs. His responsibilities are focused around managing the laboratory resources for the School including the health and safety, procurement and estates discussions. Chris also sits on the University’s Technician Group which pushes forward the University’s Technical Commitment Agenda.
Iv Bacic is an instituional champion for T-PIKE. He is Head of Technical Resources, Facility and Services at UEA for the Faculty of Science. Iv is responsible for the operational management and coordination of the technical service, infrastructure (estate), facilities and core services within the Faculty. Iv started his career as a technician in Australian universities, where he was an active member of the Health and Exercise Science Technologists Association (HESTA), a constructive and supportive forum similar to EARC promoting the sharing of skills, knowledge and resources, providing an opportunity for technical discussion and the professional development of its members. Iv advocates for technicians as a profession and hopes his background will contribute to the steering group.
Daniel Knox is an institutional champion for T-PIKE. He is the Head of Embedded IT and Technical Services for Information Services at the University of Kent. In this position he provides strategic direction and operational leadership of the new section of Embedded IT; delivering audio visual technologies, learning spaces across the university estate and personal computing. His section also works closely with local IT teams to support them in delivering specialist services. As Head of Technical Services, Daniel represents technicians at a senior level and is responsible for delivering the university’s technician commitment action plan and work to deliver recognition, sustainability, visibility, and career development of technical staff across the university.
Daniel has worked in a number of Technical Services and administration roles over the years and prior to that researched a PhD in Computer Science.
Outside of work he likes to test out new technologies around the home, electrify different vehicles and enjoys building Lego models.
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The Operational Team comprises the T-PIKE Manager (Essex), the three institutionally-deployed KE Officers, and administrative support (0.15FTE). The OT is responsible for the implementation of T-PIKE and the day-to-day running of the programme. Additional in-kind support will also be provided by existing TC and KE teams at each university.
T-PIKE Operational Team
Phil Wilson is the T-PIKE Project Manager. Phil was previously an Operations Manager for a large secondary school, overseeing all the infrastructure and support services of the academy. Before that he worked at UEA for over 10 years, in a number of roles within the Faculty of Science. He has experience as a postdoctoral researcher, a technician, a manager of the UEA’s Instrument Platforms and a laboratory manager for the Schools of Chemistry, Pharmacy and Environmental Sciences. 
Liz Davis-Smith is the KE Officer at the University of East Anglia (UEA). Liz has held various Project Management and Business Development roles at UEA since 2018; predominantly aligned to its science faculty and most recently, with Norwich Business School. Liz has a commercial background, previously holding account and regional management roles in the FMCG food & drink and all-energy industries. 
Bethany Dawson is the University of Kent’s KE Officer. Bethany started her career as a secondary school English Teacher but prior to joining Kent in 2025 she worked in EDI at University Arts London. Since 2019 Bethany has also been a part of the editorial team for Feminist Encounters: A Journal of Critical Studies in Culture and Politics. 
Kirsty Herrington is the KE Officer at the University of Essex. Previously, she supported the Student Development team by administering careers programmes and initiatives, as well as coordinating large-scale events, including the University’s annual Careers Fair. Prior to this, she worked at the National Centre for Social Research, overseeing the bid process for research teams to ensure timely and high-quality submissions. Kirsty also has experience in the cruise industry, where she planned and wrote tour programmes, collaborating with international tour operators to create engaging travel experiences.