Senior Management Team

Mel Lomas
Head of Finance
Mel has been working within a Finance environment for over 25 years across various sectors. Her career in Finance began when she worked for the National Lottery Charities Board [known now as the Big Lottery Fund] where she was responsible for the day-to-day finances, analysis of spending along with forecasting and budgeting. Mel later had the opportunity to work in the Finance Department at the House of Commons where she was responsible for all aspects of cash management, income, and credit control. Whilst there Mel volunteered to support new Members of Parliament and helped to induct them into parliament acting as a sign-post/go-to for any queries they may have with the administration process of Parliament.
Mel's role in PCAS is varied and she manages all aspects of Finance with the support of her team, this can range from the analysis of operational output to reporting on the company’s performance via monthly reports to inform senior management and support key decision-making.
When Mel's not engrossed in numbers or their analysis, she enjoys spending her spare time with friends and family and travelling and exploring new places.

Mel Payne
Operations Manager & Quality Assurance
Mel has worked in Health and social care for 25 years in a variety of roles and settings including health coordinator, L5 trainer assessor, and registered manager. Throughout out her time working in the sector she has had the privilege of supporting some of the most amazing individuals, all with unique needs and supported them to set, achieve and exceed their personal goals by working closely with their families and other professionals.

Becky De Rose
Operations Manager
Becky joined PCAS Kent in March 2022, she has many years’ experience with social care, delivering care and support, starting as a support worker and progressing through to various management roles, her passion lies with improving the quality of services provided for adults with learning disabilities enabling them to achieve their goals and positive outcomes.

