Our
People Team
Jaie Goddard, Head of People & Culture
We have a dedicated People Team who support our people in creating and sustaining our safe and inclusive culture.
Jaie leads the team and is the Club’s Safeguarding Lead.
“Our vision is to sustain an environment where everyone – colleagues, volunteers, players, children, fans, customers, partners know Somerset is a place for them. Where they know they have a right to feel and be safe, to have enjoyable and fun experiences, free from abuse, discrimination or harm. Where they are listened to, treated with care and respect in every situation and want to return time and again. Safeguarding and inclusion belong to us all.”
You can also contact Jaie by calling 07776 532433
Jane Law, Safeguarding and EDI Coordinator
“My role is to support our Academy and Pathway coaches in developing an environment where our County Age Group players feel safe, respected and supported to achieve their potential. I am also a visible, approachable presence as part of the match day team, where we work hard to create a warm welcome and safe venue for all visitors to Coopers Associates County Ground.
“I report safeguarding and discrimination concerns and uphold Somerset’s zero tolerance stance to all forms of abuse or discrimination and I also support the People team more generally on safeguarding, inclusion, and mental health”
You can also contact Jane by calling: 07394 803026
Tom Wilkinson, People Assistant and Recruitment Lead
“My role is to lead fair, inclusive, and safe recruitment processes for all roles across the Club. This includes ensuring safeguarding considerations are embedded throughout recruitment, panel members have the appropriate skills and training, any concerns or gaps are clarified, and all necessary background checks are completed. I also ensure mandatory training remains up to date, helping us maintain a safe environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and able to thrive.Â
“Alongside recruitment, I lead the Club’s wellbeing initiatives, including regular wellbeing check-ins, Wellness Action Plans and our Wellbeing Focus Group. Creating a culture of psychological safety is a key priority, ensuring our people feel supported, heard and empowered to be themselves at work.”
Sarah Trunks, Director of Venue Operations and Deputy Safeguarding Officer
“Ensuring the Cooper Associates County Ground or other associated venues is a safe and welcoming environment for all is one of our key responsibilities as a Venue Operations team. From my core role as Director of Venue Operations to our match/ event day stewarding team, we all strive to ensure the ground is welcoming and accessible to all who attend whilst proactively challenging behaviour which goes against our values, taking a zero-tolerance stance to any form of poor behaviour to abuse.Â
“As Deputy Safeguarding Officer, I support the wider People team in both promoting and embedding safeguarding throughout our organisation in whichever guise it may take, from our staff to the pathway team through to match or non-match day events.”
You can also contact Sarah by calling 07776 532438
