Meet The Team

Arts Factory employs a small team of dedicated staff. Most have been with us for many years. Through all the ups and downs, triumphs, trials and successes, these individuals work hard every week to keep our social enterprises, public events, courses and facilities operational and available to the community we serve. Arts Factory staff also recruit and train volunteers, forge partnerships, write reports, secure grants, network outside Rhondda Cynon Taff and do whatever else is required to fulfil our mission and uphold our values.

Take a few minutes to acquaint yourself with each member of the Arts Factory team on the list below.

Elwyn James Chief Executive

Elwyn James has been Chief Executive of Arts Factory since January 2005. Prior to that he has been Arts Factory’s Head of Marketing, a Director of the company, and Chair of the Board of Directors. Before working for Arts Factory Elwyn worked in the private sector.

For Further information e-mail: elwyn@artsfactory.co.uk | Return to List

Lisa Wills Head of Operations

Lisa has been employed at Arts Factory since January 2001and started as a Finance Assistant. She filled this role for just over three years. After a restructure, her workload increased and she took on more responsibility.

Lisa was offered day release to Coleg Morgannwg to study for a degree in Accountancy through the Association of Accounting Technicians. She enrolled in September 2004 for two years. It was a challenging two years trying to juggle a full time job, study, exams and a busy home life. It all paid off and she qualified in August 2006.

Due to another restructure in June 2008 Lisa have now taken on the post of Head of Operations, which includes the day to day running of Arts Factory.

For Further information e-mail: lisa@artsfactory.co.uk | Return to List

Rosalynne Slye Account Manager

Ros first became involved with Arts Factory back in 2000 when she brought her youngest daughter to the Stay & Play group. She enrolled as a volunteer and worked within the group for the next two years where she gained valuable experience and new skills. Ros rejoined as a volunteer in July 2005 and in September of that year, was successful in obtaining a part time admin post at Arts Factory's Highfield premises. Progressing to become our Learning Co-ordinator working under the “Learning For Growth” project, she was successful in engaging over 1000 beneficiaries back into learning. In August 2008 Ros moved to her current position as Account Manager. She maintains that at Arts Factory you meet such a variety of people on a day to day basis that there is never a dull moment and she couldnt wish for a better job.

For Further information e-mail: ros@artsfactory.co.uk | Return to List

Martin Workman Graphic Design Team Leader

Martin Workman, is a Graphic Designer and Photographer with over 20 years’ experience in the Design industry. He came to Arts Factory in March 2000 and single-handedly established the successful design studio that is in place today.

He has won numerous awards for his design and photography, the most recent being best brochure design for Royal Mail Wales through the Charted Institute of Public Relations.

Martin has a great passion for design with work ranging from graphic design, branding, exhibition design and photography to website creation.

For Further information e-mail: martin@artsfactorydesign.co.uk | Return to List

Des Trainor Creative Graphic Designer

Des is a Creative Graphic Designer with over 14 years’ experience in the industry. He came to Arts Factory in June 2011, having gained public and private sector experience over a number of years.

Having worked for some highly reputable blue chip clients, Des has now brought his passion and knowledge for design to Art Factory.

For Further information e-mail: des@artsfactorydesign.co.uk | Return to List