Call our helpline +44 (0)20 7344 5498 Home About us How we can help Health & wellbeing Employment & education Money & debt Donate Contact us Staff IET Connect is run by a small team, who work to ensure that you receive the best possible support and advice. CHRIS OXLAND CEO Chris is the CEO and as such she ensures that all aspects of what we do as a charity are done with the needs of our beneficiaries in mind at all times. She is also keen to find ways of raising awareness of what we do so that IET members know that we are always there for them and their families in times of need and also that the IET members will want to support us with donations to enable us to carry out our work. We are here for 100% of the IET members whether they donate or not – but we do need support to carry out our work. CAROLINE HOBDEN Services Development Manager / Deputy CEO Caroline looks after governance and service development as well as overseeing marketing and communications. In addition to assisting with the strategic development of the charity, her role includes developing and implementing new services for the benefit of IET members and their families. CAROLINE FIELDING Caseworker Caroline handles calls to the IET Connect helpline, providing information and advice on welfare related issues to IET members and their dependent family members. Members can access a range of services through the helpline and Caroline is responsible for assessing need and providing appropriate support to a varied caseload of beneficiaries. She also leads on the recruitment, training and support of our volunteer local representatives. JONAS RODIN Caseworker Jonas works on the helpline with Caroline and Claire supporting members and their dependent families. He assesses the individual’s particular circumstances and advises them on the best solution. He has worked within the information and advice field for a number of years and has particular knowledge and experience of welfare benefits and disability related issues. CLAIRE BRANDON Caseworker Claire is a member of the casework team, along with Caroline and Jonas. She deals with calls to the helpline, giving information, advice and a listening ear. Claire has a caseload of beneficiaries and is responsible for assessing need and providing appropriate support and signposting. She has worked in a similar capacity for a poverty charity and has an interest in wellbeing and mental health. EMILY HOPKINS External Relations Manager Emily looks after marketing and fundraisin for IET Connect. She speaks at events, manages the website, and looks after all promotional and communication activities. Her main aim is raise awareness of IET Connect and to encourage people to either contact us for help or to start supporting us. EVA ILANOVSKA Office Manager / PA to CEO Eva ensures that the office runs smoothly and efficiently. She works closely with the Finance Officer assisting with the payments process and provides a range of support to the Chief Executive. Together with the Service Support Officer, she also organises IET Connect events and manages our room bookings. PETER TALBOT Finance Officer Peter keeps an eye on the financial side of things. He carries out the essential task of ensuring that the bills are paid and that money is received in a timely fashion. He monitors the donations from members as well as investments to ensure that we always have sufficient funds to carry out our vital work for IET members who need our help and support. SCROLL TO TOP ABOUT US News Our services Your stories Get involved Donate History Trustees Staff Chris Oxland Caroline Hobden Caroline Fielding Jonas Rodin Claire Brandon Emily Hopkins Eva Ilanovska Peter Talbot Partners Report and accounts FAQS Blogs CONTACT US T: +44 (0)20 7344 5498 Monday to Friday 09.00-17.00 UK time E: ietconnect@theiet.org More info IET Connect, The Institution of Engineering and Technology Benevolent Fund. Company limited by guarantee. Registered in England. More info Registration No 00441284. Registered Charity No. 208925. CONTACT US IET Connect helpline +44 (0)20 7344 5498 Enquiry form Find us Email ietconnect@theiet.org QUICK LINKS About us How we can help Health & wellbeing Money & debt Employment & education News Leave feedback Copyright © IET Connect 2015. All rights reserved FAQSDonateSitemapTerms & conditionsPrivacy policy & cookiesAccessibility Site by Rubbaglove