Nearly 25 years of developing people and business

Justin is CEO and founder of Ignite Training having launched our sister company Ignite Sport in 1999.  

Justin oversees every aspect of Ignite Training and our work to provide a portfolio of apprenticeship and education services to individuals, schools, businesses and sports organisations.  

In addition to tutoring on many of our standards with a wealth of subject areas including coaching, teaching, business operations and media platforms,  Justin has a vast background in football including management and club ownership therefore imparts his many years experience within our Management and Leadership programmes within football, rugby and sports clubs.

Neville ensures high standards in the planning, preparation and delivery of all courses in the Ignite portfolio, as well as supporting the education team’s overall growth strategy.

He has held a number of roles at Director level for organisations in the learning and development sector including at the Pearson TQ Education and Training, Hemsley Fraser and Mitsubishi Electric plc.

Most recently he founded training provider OTD Quality Apprenticeships delivering employer-led training in a wide range of sectors.

Sorcha joined Ignite Training in 2021 following the expansion of our apprenticeship portfolio in sport, teaching and the media.  She brings a wealth of knowledge after developing apprenticeship within some of the UK’s most respected brands following her previous roles with large scale training companies. 

She has a strong track record in developing quality apprenticeship programmes and works closely with clients to ensure a seamless journey from navigating recruitment to completion of qualification.  

With a background in administration and an efficient and personable outlook, Hannah is Executive Assistant to Justin Merritt, Neville Algar & Sorcha Murphy whilst also managing the administration processes for Ignite Training.

Hannah coordinates onboarding for employers, ensures due diligence in systems and processes in all we do and generally supports the business in its every day function.

Kyle Bestley started his career pathway via a football scholarship and  apprenticeship of his own with us at Ignite in 2015.

He has since climbed the career ladder and is now a full-time tutor.

In addition to teaching Ignite’s Level 4 Sports Coach and Level 3 Teaching Assistant standards, Kyle also recently completed his Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training with a distinction.

Wayne is part of our freelance Tutor team.

He made a career change from Centrica where he held multiple operational and IT-based roles for 26 years. After completing teaching and tutor qualifications, Wayne is now combining his passion for tutoring and developing people in multiple sports related disciplines.  

Wayne leads the delivery of our Level 4 Sports Coach apprenticeship and work closely with our adult education team. Wayne is a UEFA Licenced Coach and held roles with Northampton Town and the Oxfordshire FA as Academy Coach and FA Coach Educator.    

Having worked as a Sports Coach and TA in Primary Schools and Holiday Camps, then completing his own tutoring and teaching apprenticeship, Sam has first hand experience in what it takes to work within the sport and education industry.

Sam’s confident approach imparts valuable knowledge onto those he tutors.

Sam will often be found travelling the country to visit and support those he teaches and mentors as well as managing large online sessions and 1:1 feedback and support guidance tutorials.

Sharon is an essential member of our team here at Ignite Training.  Sharon ensures all data management is dealt with effectively and oversees the onboarding process through to exit after end point.