Our Team
Robert Music
Director
Rob Music joined Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust as Director in September 2008. Rob has 22 years experience working for health care charities, including the Stroke Association, Research into Ageing and Help the Aged.
Before joining Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust he was Chief Executive of Endometriosis UK, where he oversaw significant development across all areas of the charity including increasing income by 250%, developing of its charitable services, achieving greater awareness of endometriosis and implementing a major rebrand. He brings a range of skills to Jo’s Trust including senior management, service development, fundraising, strategy and communications.
Rebecca Shoosmith
Services Development Manager
Rebecca joined Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust in September 2009 as Services Development Manager after being a long term supporter and volunteer for Jo’s.
Whilst initially beginning her career in media, Rebecca then became an Operations Manager for BDO LLP for 5 years where she gained skills in people management, operational strategy, training, administration and communication, becoming a qualified NLP practitioner and coach. Having always been passionate about communication and helping people, joining Jo’s was a natural progression and this has also allowed her to contribute corporate skills to the charity sector.
Claire Cohen
Information and Education Manager
Claire has worked within the charitable sector since 2007 and in 2009 joined Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust. Over the last two years Claire has been responsible for developing the charity’s health information as well as building the charity’s outreach programmes. Her work includes: managing the development and production of the charity’s health information, overseeing the charity’s website (jostrust.org.uk) and related online content as well as raising awareness of the charity and cervical cancer prevention amongst healthcare professionals and the general public. She has also overseen the charity’s accreditation with Information Standard and is responsible for managing the charity’s patient feedback group, Jo’s Voices. She is passionate about raising awareness of how women can reduce their risk of cervical cancer.
Geraldine Warren
Fundraising and Administrative Officer
Geraldine graduated in 2009 from Westminster University with a BA Hons Degree in Politics & International Relations. During her final year she volunteered for Crisis in the Supporter Services team and after graduating was offered a position as Finance Coordinator. The Crisis office at Christmas is a very exciting and busy place to be and was a brilliant introduction to the charity sector. This was followed by a role in the Supporter care team for Alzheimer’s Society where she helped develop new procedures.
Geraldine joined Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust in November 2010 as Administrative Assistant. She brings to the role her previous charity experience particularly in the fields of Supporter Care and Finance.
Maddy Durrant
Communications Manager
Maddy joined Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust in March 2012 as Communications Manager. Maddy built her career in PR spending 6 years agency-side managing accounts and busy press offices across a broad range of industries from food and entertainment to beauty and technology. But it was working on campaigns for the third sector that really ignited her passion.
A client portfolio that includes the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, The Children’s Society, BT and Procter & Gamble has given her the opportunity to bring to the role a broad set of skills. These range from the execution of traditional PR campaigns - managing events, media relations and celebrity ambassadors - to implementing digital projects, CSR initiatives and internal communications.
Heather Carruthers
Information and Support Administrator
Heather joined Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust in November 2012 as the Information and Support Administrator.
She holds a BSc honours degree in Criminology and Sociology from Northumbria University.
During her studies, Heather worked in the Public Sector, across both adult and children’s services. Over the last 5 years, she has also been a dedicated volunteer for various charities. This has included being a youth worker and a mentor, and coordinating and managing some of her own community projects. She has a passion for travel and after her studies went backpacking around Asia and Australia for 10 months.
Heather brings extensive administrative and database experience as well as organisation and communication to the Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust Team.
Last updated: 19/02/2013
