Our London centre is powered by a passionate team of staff and volunteers who coordinate and deliver our service across the capital. From community outreach to booking in clients, sorting donations, dressing and coaching clients, our team makes sure everyone who comes to Smart Works has the best possible experience, and leaves ready to take on the world.
Meet some of our London team
These are just a few of the volunteers and staff who work together to bring the Smart Works service to life in our two London hubs.
Lusine Akopyan
Lusine Akopyan
London
Service Delivery Executive
“I really enjoy working at Smart Works! It feels good knowing that what I do matters and makes a difference. Plus, I get to meet lots of interesting people, which makes the job even more enjoyable!”
Buki Macpherson
Buki Macpherson
London
Outreach Executive
“Smart Works is the kind of place I can’t help but take pride in working for. In my outreach role I have the privilege of seeing our clients’ entire journeys with us, witnessing firsthand the transformative process some genuine pampering and the consequent boost of confidence can have on the self-worth of women who step into our safe and welcoming centres.”
Fiona Hollow
Fiona Hollow
London
North London Service Delivery Manager
“I love working to support and empower women to realise their potential at Smart Works. I am passionate about creating a welcoming, safe, kind and aspiring space at our North London centre.”
Kelly Jeffery
Kelly Jeffery
London
South London Service Delivery Manager
“I love working at Smart Works and having the opportunity to play a part in facilitating a client’s Smart Works journey to job success and watch so many women walk out with a new armour of confidence.”
Alex Codrington
Alex Codrington
London
Volunteer Manager
“I love working at Smart Works as I get to see women transform their lives on a daily basis, from the moment they come through our doors. It truly is a magical moment when our clients leave with big smiles on their faces, feeling confident and prepared for their interview.”
Lashana Peterkin
Lashana Peterkin
London
Service Delivery Executive
“Working at Smart Works is a home from home. I love contributing to an atmosphere that is truly welcoming and friendly for all our clients. At Smart Works, every client matters which means I get to see lives transform before my eyes.”
Sophie Rutherford
Sophie Rutherford
London
Head of London Service Delivery
“I care deeply about delivering a quality service for all our clients, and am so excited to lead our new Service Delivery Team. I can’t wait to see what we achieve together.”
Anna Yaffe
Anna Yaffe
London
Outreach Manager
“I absolutely love working at Smart Works as I get to meet so many wonderful, inspiring women from across London and hear all about their different skillsets and career goals. It is amazing to be a part of our clients’ employment journeys, seeing first-hand the difference that our service can make to their confidence and self-belief.”
Victoria Mullin Gorelik
Victoria Mullin Gorelik
London
Group Head of Wardrobe
‘I love all of the amazing retail brands that donate gorgeous stock for our clients and make our wardrobe an amazing place to be.’