Tim Ostle - Commercial Manager

Tim joined Charterhouse in 1995 as Sports Centre Manager with explicit responsibility for developing the School's new £3.1 million sports complex, now trading as the Charterhouse Club. Bringing with him a wealth of experience, now comprising over 20 years, ranging from local authority sports centres to independent ice rinks and water parks, Tim managed the development through from an empty shell to the Club it is today.

Since joining Charterhouse, Tim's role has grown steadily and now encompasses all the School's non-academic commercial activity, including not only the Club, but residential and non-residential lettings, functions, theatre bookings etc and retail including the School Outfitters, Sports Shop, Bookshop/Stationers and the School Tuckshop/Café.

Now taking a more strategic role, he continues to drive the organisation forward from his office at the Club and provide the necessary link with the School, reporting to the Bursar as a member of the Support Heads of Department team.

Caroline Street - Club Manager

Caroline joined Charterhouse Club in August 2009 in the role of Club Manager and takes on the responsibility for the day to day management of Charterhouse Club. Caroline has substantial experience of working successfully in the service industries, most recently from P&O Cruises as a Deputy Purser, prior to which she held the role of Catering Operations Manager at Chelsea Football Club.

Caroline aims to improve even further the standard of service we offer to all members – something she hopes to continuously evolve and improve on with the skilled and passionate team working within Charterhouse Club whilst ensuring that all member feedback is effectively responded to.

Caroline regularly takes part in charity sporting events and has completed the Race for Life for 5 years running.

 

Josie Tidbury - Activities Manager

Josie has worked at Charterhouse Club since leaving Godalming College in 2000 with an NVQ in Leisure and Tourism. Josie originally worked as a Lifeguard but was promoted to the role of Duty Officer in 2003 and subsequently to Activities Manager in 2006.

During this time Josie has qualified as both a Swimming and Trampoline Instructor. Her many duties have included merchandise, membership and parties.

Josie is now responsible for all courses and activities that take place at the Club including birthday parties and the Charterhouse Summer Club.

Vicky Berry - Duty Officer (Front of House)

Vicky joined the Club in May 2007 moving from her position as Duty Manager for Serco at The Cranleigh Leisure Centre. With first hand experience of service delivery in the catering industry followed by a two year stint with Esporta Health & Fitness at their Crawley Club, Vicky is looking forward to using her experience and expertise to further develop the front of house service.

Vicky likes to keep fit and is a recent convert to the Triathlon scene.

Gareth Lewis - Duty Officer (Operations)

Gareth joined the Club in May 2007 to take on the role of Duty Officer (Operations).

Gareth has worked at various leisure centres in the Southampton and Bognor Regis areas whilst studying for a degree in Sport & Fitness Management at the University of Chichester.

Nicola Hayward - Creche Manager

Nicky joined the Club in September 2008 moving from her position as Training & Development Manager for a chain of local day nurseries. Nicky has worked in the childcare sector since leaving college and has qualifications in Childcare, Playwork, Customer Services and also Childcare Assessment, Training and Verification.

Nicky volunteers her services at her children's schools and been a School Governor, sits on the PTA committee and is leading the After School Club through Quality Assurance.

With "old" school friends, she has organised team entries in the "Race for Life", rasing money for cancer charities.