Our Team

I’m Deaf, I sign, and I’m the Owner and Managing Director of Positive Signs. Before establishing Positive Signs in 2004, I enjoyed a diverse career …

My role at Positive Signs is Director of Strategy, my role has evolved over the years from a CSW to the Director of Strategy today …

I’m the Finance Manager at Positive Signs, I joined the Positive Signs Team in 2020.

Being part of Positive Signs is being part of a small team, with a passion to support Deaf People in their workplace or Studies. It is nice to be part of such an important part of some people lives.

I’m a Support Team member at Positive Signs, and I joined here 1st November 2021 to help support the admin team. What I like best about Positive Signs is that everyone is very passionate about what they do and achieve, and the team seem like a very friendly group of people to work with.

HI, my name is Sophie Paull
I work at Positive Signs as a Social Media Specialist.
I used to study at St Martins Sixth Form and left there in 2024
What I love about Positive Signs is the colleagues and environment that allows us to grow to our best selves.
I am passionate about working at Positive Signs because I want to raise awareness and opportunities for Deaf people.
I have A-Level qualifications in Psychology, Sociology and Medi and I am currently learning BSL Level One, at Positive Signs.
I hope to meet you soon!

Hi , my name is George Paull, I am a Digital Content Creator here at Positive Signs, I joined here in September 2022. I used to study at St Martins Sixth Form What I like most about working here at Positive Signs are the friendly colleagues and the extroverted thinking and creativity that brings us … Continued

I joined Positive Signs in July 2024 as a member of the Employment Support Team.  With a long and varied career as a Communication Support Worker (CSW), I have had the privilege of working with Deaf people in Education, the Workplace and the Community. I am excited to bring my extensive experience to this role.  I … Continued

 I am an in-house Interpreter (RSLI) at Positive Signs. I joined the company in May 2021.

Previously, I studied British Sign Language (Interpreting, Translating and Applied Language Studies) at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh (2016-2020). 

I am an in-house interpreter (RSLI) at Positive Signs, I joined the company in August 2023.

I have recently graduated from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh studying British Sign Language (Interpreting, Translating and Applied Language Studies) from 2019-2023.

Hi, my name is Lucy Michaels
I work as Interpreting Bookings Coordinator at Positive Signs, I joined here 12th June 2024. 
I recently worked in a private medical insurance broker (a completely different world now!)
What I like best about Positive Signs is everyone is very passionate about what they do and achieve. Growing up as the only deaf person in my family, I understand the importance of raising awareness and meeting the needs of the deaf community.
I am passionate about helping people, being compassionate and equality for everyone. Seeing clients being satisfied and happy with the service is certainly rewarding.

I am a full BSL user and more than happy to have a chat anytime!
I hope to see you all around! Byeeee!

My name is April. I have used British Sign Language since I was very young as I am a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults) 

I joined Positive Signs in September 2023 as a Communication Support Worker after previously working as an administrator for a charity.

Hi, my name is Shelly and I’m the Training Manager at Positive Signs. I started my journey with Positive Signs back in 2021 as a CSW and Training Support. Since then, I’ve earned my Trainee Sign Language Interpreter badge and have transitioned into my current role as a manager.

Hi my name is Sabrina, I am the Interpreting Manager at Positive Signs.

I started my journey here in September 2021 as the Education Coordinator in the Education Department. I am now excited to take on this new role and I look forward to working within the
Interpreting Department, using my skills and knowledge to ensure and provide Deaf people have the right access they need.

Previously I was freelancing with Positive Signs as a Note-taker and a CSW. What I love most about Positive Signs is that it is a Deaf-led company, and their mission is to support and break barriers for Deaf people.

My qualifications are BSL Level 3 and Note-taking

I’m Sally Jane Pamment and my role at Positive Signs is Employment Support Officer. 

I joined the team in June 2023, bringing with me over 30 years’ experience working in employment support and guidance.

Hey! My name is Matthew Wheeler. 

I’m an Employments Bookings Coordinator at Positive Signs, I joined here June 2023.

I have studied a various of subjects from Electrical installations to Business in Cambridge.