A people-first partner for
schools and communities
About Juniper
Built in education. Proven in complex environments.
Schools are demanding environments where standards are visible every day. That is where Juniper developed its model. We understand how headteachers and councils experience services on the ground: budget pressure, safeguarding scrutiny and community expectation.
As we have grown into public and private sector environments, that same discipline travels with us. We adapt to real operational needs rather than imposing a fixed template.
Trusted and recognised
At Juniper, we design services to work together.
“We moved to Juniper Ventures in April 2021. We’ve worked with Stuart McGregor at our Local Authority for a number of years and always found him to be incredibly knowledgeable, approachable and supportive with a very balanced view of what it’s actually like to operate in an educational environment. So far, we have definitely made the right decision and we’re looking forward to many years of continued excellent service.”
Morpeth School
Our Leadership Team
Our leadership team brings together operational, educational and commercial expertise across catering, cleaning and safety. They work closely with teams on the ground, providing clear direction, practical support and consistent standards across every service.
By staying connected to day-to-day delivery, the leadership team ensures decisions are informed by real environments, real challenges and the needs of the communities we serve.
Michael Hales
Chief Executive Officer
About Michael
Michael leads Juniper with a strong belief in long-term partnerships, transparency and community impact. He is focused on building organisations that support people to do their best work and create environments others can rely on. Outside of work, he volunteers for the Institute of Hospitality IOH or is fundraising for causes close to his heart. When he is not doing that he will be tinkering with his elderly sports car or out walking for miles with his spaniel trying to hunt down new places to eat, with bonus points if it’s a hidden gem.
Philippa Terry
Chief Operating Officer
About Philippa
Philippa oversees the day-to-day delivery of Juniper’s services, ensuring consistency, quality and care. She is passionate about operational excellence that genuinely supports frontline teams. At weekends, you are most likely to find Philippa travelling, discovering new places to relax and unwind, or enjoying quieter moments at home with family and her two British Shorthair cats.
Michelle Olubuyide
Chief Financial Officer
About Michelle
Michelle provides financial leadership grounded in integrity and a strong commitment to transformation and continuous improvement. She believes clear financial insight and robust management are key to delivering sustainable services and long-term impact. Outside of work, Michelle enjoys gardening, cooking, learning new things, and has a strong passion for helping people in need.
Jane Carberry
Head of HR & Payroll
About Jane
Jane leads Juniper’s people strategy, focusing on wellbeing, inclusion and development. She is committed to creating supportive workplaces where people feel valued, empowered, and able to deliver their best work. She particularly values the simple things outside work, including Yoga, good food, and proper catch-ups with friends and family.
Jhonny Lozada
Head of Cleaning Operations
About Jhonny
Jhonny leads Juniper Bright’s cleaning services, ensuring the environments we care for are maintained to consistently high standards, allowing clients and building users to go about their day without concern. He is a strong advocate for team culture and development, focused on building well-supported teams through training, internal progression, and providing the right tools to succeed. Outside of work, Jhonny enjoys travelling, experiencing new cultures, playing football, and spending quality time with his young family.
David Mackness
Head of Catering Operations
About David
David leads Juniper’s catering operations with a strong focus on consistency, quality and the everyday experience of pupils and staff. He works closely with frontline teams to make sure services are practical, well supported and rooted in what schools actually need. David is passionate about developing people, strengthening standards and building catering offers that schools can trust. David enjoys exploring global food trends especially at music festivals, spending time with family and walking his two dogs Muttley the Spaniel and Mojo the Cockerpoo.
Stuart McGregor
Head of Health & Safety
About Stuart
Stuart leads Juniper’s health and safety services with a practical, supportive approach to compliance. He focuses on helping organisations manage risk confidently and sensibly. He regularly speaks at sector events and conferences, sharing practical insight with education and public sector professionals. When he gets the chance to switch off, Stuart enjoys staying active, getting outdoors and taking his dog, Barney, out for long walks.
Our Board
Juniper’s Board provides independent oversight, challenge and assurance across the business. Its role is to strengthen governance, support long-term decision making and ensure the organisation remains aligned to its values.
Through this structure, the Board helps maintain high standards of integrity, accountability and transparency, giving our partners confidence that Juniper is well governed and responsibly led.