The Cosmic Team

John Bant

BA Hons

Director

I am immensely proud to work with a team of individuals who provide the students we support with the very highest levels of customer service and efficiency. From its inception as a family run organisation, Cosmic People’s goal has and always will be, to put the students’ needs at the heart of everything we do.

Mandy Bant

BA Hons, QTS

Head of Cosmic People

I am passionate about consistently providing the highest quality of NMH support to every student and oversee the smooth running of Cosmic People’s provision of student support, ensuring our service is consistently friendly, professional, prompt and effective.

Danielle Doyle

Head of Payroll and Finance

I have worked for Cosmic People since 2012. As Head of Payroll and Finance I maintain detailed financial records and ensure every worker is paid correctly and on time.

Laura Rushton

General Manager

I joined Cosmic People in September 2014 and am the Office Manager. I love the varied nature of my role and feel grateful to be part of an effective team who make a real difference every day to the students whom we support.

Andrea Lissemore

Student Support Manager

I joined Cosmic People in 2016 where I now work as a Student Support Manager. I have an excellent understanding of how DSA support works and I am passionate about ensuring students receive the support they are awarded.

Jayne Castle

Compliance officer

I joined Cosmic People in June 2019 as an Administrator with over 25 years of experience in secretarial roles. This includes 8 years working for the Bursar of an Independent School and 10 years working in Accountancy Recruitment.

Andrew Heaven

Head of Note Taking

I joined Cosmic People in January 2023. My background is in retail, sales, and customer service. Since joining Cosmic, I have helped with recruitment, student referrals and general administrative duties.