Jes Rattan
Commercial Director (UCSF)
Driven by maintaining high standards across all areas, Jes has been working within Facilities management for the last 15 years and within the Fitness industry for over 20 years.
Jes heads after all commercial revenue streams for the UCS foundation. This includes and oversees all types of external school usage from Facilities hire, location filming , facility hire and larger milestone events.
Customer service is of paramount importance to him and ensuring a positive user experience always remains top of the list.
Membership & Administration Manager (UCSF)
Chloe comes from a sporting background having done athletics and hockey and previously working in a sports leisure Centre and has experience and knowledge within the industry.
Chloe is currently a Membership and Admin Manager and thrives to take on challenges and make a positive attitude to work.
Chloe is passionate about service excellence and delivering the health and well-being benefits of sports and leisure programmes.
Anna Ricciardiello
Operations & Compliance Manager (UCSF)
Pool Lifeguard Trainer and Assessor as well as a qualified pool plant operator, Anna has over 10 year experience working in the leisure industry, with a strong swimming pool, lifeguard teaching and accessing background.
Graduated with honour in Mediation and Translation, Anna is the Operations Manager at UCS Active and thrives to deliver great customer service as well as maintain high standards in the health and safety of the club.
Dean Green
Sports & Facility Manager (UCSF)
Dean schedules all internal and external sports and class room usage hire based bookings across the UCS sports venues ensuring a high-quality experience for users.
Dean is an LTA Level 3 Accredited tennis coach, and also holds several different coaching qualifications that he has built up over the years. Dean has worked in the sports and leisure industry for many years, now approaching his second decade.
Dean is a qualified personal trainer L3, as well as in sports conditioning, client appraisal and nutrition. Dean also holds basketball, swim teaching, boxercise and spin qualifications.
Dean currently oversees the Tennis programme and also delivers some of the weekly coached sessions as well as adults and Cardio sessions.
From a background in both full time professional and Non-League Football, with a long playing career, Dean has since joined the team at UCS Active where he continues with his passion for service excellence and the delivery of high level sports and leisure programmes.
Humera Rasul
Events & Communications Manager (UCSF)
Humera previously worked as Head of Marketing at Eaton Square Senior School and joins us with extensive marketing, strategic communications and event planning experience.
Graduated with a Master's degree in Design Innovation, Humera has a real passion for design and has delivered effective creative campaigns in previous positions.
Humera is an approachable individual with excellent communication skills and understands the importance of delivering exceptional customer service. If you are interested in any of the UCS Facilities for event hire, Humera would be delighted to assist.
Shay Thripp
Sports Pavilion Manager (UCSF)
Shay is the Sports Pavilion Manager at UCS Active.
She has over 8 years experience and comes from a charity & education background.
She thrives on having a strong customer service focus.
Duty Manager (UCS Active)
Having been with us since 2016, Adam has gone from strength to strength. Having started off as a receptionist, he progressed to a duty manager. Having left his full time role to pursue his education Adam will occasionally be on site. Being a very recognisable member of the team, and having a strong passion for badminton & tennis don't be afraid to say hello when you see him on shift.
Andrew Lorainey
Duty Manager & Events Coordinator (UCSF)
Andrew is a welcoming and enthusiastic addition to our management team. Known for his friendly demeanor and positive attitude, he brings a fresh and caring perspective to leadership. His ability to connect with team members and provide support in times of need is one of their standout qualities. Whether offering guidance, lending a hand, or simply listening, Andrew consistently demonstrates a genuine interest in the well-being of those around them.
Andrew has also joined our events team as the Events Coordinator, and is exceptional at building strong relationships with clients, vendors, and team members alike. If you are interested in any of the UCS Facilities for event hire, Andrew would be more than happy to help.
Marzena Szponar
Marzena comes from an extensive health and wellbeing background, with over a decade of experience in the fitness and wellbeing sector, including significant work within corporate services. She holds a Master’s degree in Health and Physical Education and a Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification, complemented by specialist training as a Mental Health First Aider, Mindfulness Champion, and British Cycling Activity Coach.
Marzena’s core strengths include customer-centric approach, strategic communication, meticulous planning, and a can-do attitude.
Marzena currently oversees the Kids Active programme and the Group Exercise programme, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, inclusive activities for children and group fitness participants. She is responsible for programme development, instructor coordination, and maintaining a safe, engaging environment that promotes physical activity and wellbeing for all participants.
Marzena is committed to nurturing the next generation’s wellbeing through innovative, inclusive, and inspiring group activities-helping individuals build healthy habits for life. She is also a keen triathlete and loves teaching group exercise classes.
Dylan Roberts
Duty Manager & Membership Assistant (UCSF)
Dylan supports the team as an Admin Assistant, helping with membership enquiries, registrations, and day-to-day administration to ensure a positive experience for members and families.
As a former primary school teacher, Dylan brings a strong understanding of child development, behaviour, and inclusive learning into the Kids Active Programme. This background directly informs his coaching approach, allowing him to create structured, engaging, and age-appropriate sessions that support both confidence and skill development.
Outside of working at UCS Active, Dylan is a keen runner and takes part in marathons throughout the year.
Vinitha Ganesamoorthy
Duty Manager (UCS Active)
A detail-oriented Receptionist with 6+ years of experience at UCS Active, with a recent transition to the role of a Duty Manager. Graduating with honors in English with Creative Writing from Queen Mary University of London has equipped Vinitha with a deep appreciation for effective communication. Known for her adaptability, resilience, and dedication to excellence, Vinitha is eager to continue her professional growth and contribute to the success of Active while upholding its core values of integrity, innovation, and customer satisfaction.