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Roshan Poudel

Joined: 2013

Roshan started with the company on the 3rd of December 2013. He has had a successful progression within the organisation, progressing from a learner to a Centre Manager, before being appointed Regional Operations Manager for London in Spring 2022.

Roshan started working for the company as an Apprentice Instructor in 2013 after spending few months in the programme as a learner. His roles and responsibilities were to assist the Physical training Instructors with the delivery of Physical Training in the course. Whilst doing this, Roshan had the opportunity to develop and gain further qualifications on Physical training. It was at this role that Roshan found his passion for Teaching and Learning and his passion was encouraged by the Grade 1 achieved on Ofsted inspection. He did this for 6 months until he was appointed as a fulltime Schools Instructor.

Roshan spent 2 years as a fulltime Schools Instructor for the Schools programme in Farnborough. His roles and responsibilities consisted of liaising with local schools and community to reengage 13-16 year old’s back to education. He did this by going into schools and local authority to find disengaged students with the secondary education sector. He then brought them in to MPCT 1-5 days a week and delivered his own programme. These young individuals were introduced to regular Physical Training, Math and English and Public Services Qualification. The structure of the programme helped these young individuals with discipline and personal skills & qualities. The programme helped school learners reengage with education and the results when they returned to school were astonishing. Roshan started the MPCT School programme in England. The programme later expanded across England and by the end of the second year, Roshan had the biggest Schools provision in England with approximately 25 learners. This role helped Roshan establish a professional relationship with the local community, schools and education authority. He did this until he was appointed as a Fulltime Instructor for the College Programme.

Roshan worked as a Section Instructor for Military Preparation College for 3 years. His role consisted of helping and supporting young adults with qualifications, fitness and personal skills & qualities in order to succeed into the Military and other Employment. Throughout this time he helped many overcome personal barriers and move on to positive progression. He was regularly taking lessons and delivering Physical Training sessions at the college and has helped many new Staff in his college and other colleges within the region. Roshan did this until he was appointed as the Lead Instructor for Military Preparation College Aldershot.

Roshan started his role as the Lead Instructor at Military Preparation College at Aldershot on the 06/09/2019. He was then promoted within the first 6 months to a Centre Manager after exceeding set targets as per the Key Performance Indicators. Roshan has had a successful career within the company, helping hundreds progress into the Military and other Employment and his aspirations are to help thousands more.

In his free time Roshan likes to take part in Adventure training and sports. He is also currently serving for the British Army in the Reserves.

David Atkin

Joined 2017

David Atkin joined MPCT in January 2017 after spending over two years working with Challenger Troop, based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. David is responsible for managing the centre and for supporting the regional operations manager John.

During his service, David was a Section Machine Gunner and was deployed to Afghanistan in January 2010, in which he was injured. After numerous weeks in hospital and bouts of Rehabilitation at DMRC Headley Court, David was Medically discharged from the RAF Regiment in December 2011.

David has enjoyed taking part in extreme challenges for his chosen Charity Help for Heroes. This has seen David Trek across the Sahara Desert and also to Everest Basecamp.

David has recently competed at the 2018 Sydney Invictus Games and was shortlisted for a Sun Military Award.

He lives in Watford with his partner Monique, who also works for MPCT.

Emma Burtenshaw

Joined 2016

Emma started with MPCT in April 2016 and is currently a RSQM, having previously been the Skills Tutor for Croydon and Battersea.

They thoroughly enjoy working with teenagers and helping them to build self-confidence and various others traits which prepare them for the working world. Spending 1-2-1 time with each learner and developing their Math's and English skills brings her great satisfaction. Helping someone to understand something they previously struggled with is something Emma takes great pride in.

As a RSQM, she enjoys supporting Skills Instructors to offer the best educational experience possible to our learners.

In her personal time, Emma enjoys cooking, reading and walking. She has also worked with the Army Cadet Force as a CFAV since 2008, having previously been a cadet herself. During their time with the ACF, she has completed numerous course including SAA instructor, Obstacle Course Supervisor and various Range Qualifications. Emma’s current role is as a Company Commander for South West London ACF.

Russell Davey

Russell joined MPCT Aldershot as an instructor in September 2020, bringing with him a wealth of experience as well as a great passion and excitement for the role.

After joining the British Army in 2001, Russell served 8 years both in the infantry and the Royal Artillery. These roles gained him operational experience in Iraq, Kuwait, The Falkland Islands, Cyprus, Germany, Poland, Norway to name a few. In addition to his service, Russell has represented his regiment through boxing, corps teams in Rugby union as well as playing in the Army academy squads.

After finishing active duty in the Army, Russell became an Army reservist and still is to this day. This has allowed him to maintain his military skills and apply them to day to day life. The military has been invaluable in making Russell who he is today.

In the time since leaving active duty, Russell has trained to be a Personal Trainer which has lead Russell to achieve some outstanding life changing feats for the diverse range of people he had the privilege to work with.

Russell's qualifications and skill set through the fitness industry range from diplomas in biomechanics, physiology and anatomy. He is a qualified nutritionist with strong understanding of human behaviour surrounding diet, lifestyle and exercise.

Gopal Gurung

Joined: 2018

Gopal was born in Gorkha, Nepal on 7th Feb 1975. Gopal left Nepal after he joined in the British Army Brigade of Gurkhas in Jan 1994. He served 19 years and left in 2012 as volunteer on redundancy trench 2.

During his Army career he served in Hong Kong, Kosovo, Afghanistan and all around the UK.

Gopal enjoyed his 19 years of crown service and achieved so much, he achieved most of his qualifications during his army career like PTTLs, Fire NCO, PTI class 2, MOI and NVQs from C&G, Highfield and Adexcel.

During Gopal's Army career he worked with ITC Brecon, ITC Catterick, Recruit Selection Centre Nepal and Training Centre in the Regiment.

Liam Oldroyd

June 2021

I joined the Army September 9th 2001 as a junior leader at AFC Harrogate and left in September 2015. During my fourteen years I was fortunate enough to deploy on three operational tours, two of Iraq and one of Afghanistan.

After returning from my second tour I was selected to be a training instructor at Bassingbourn, developing and mentoring new recruits from day one, to week fourteen. this is where my love of instruction was born. It was rewarding to witness and be apart of their journey in their chosen path and gave me a great sense of pride when they made it to pass off day.

After Bassingbourn I was selected to go on my Challenger 2 commanders course and passed that top of the class.