Peter Botham
Managing Director
Peter has spent more than 40 years in the industry. He founded Shed in 2003, and has grown the business into an established nationwide operation. Today, our customer base continues to expand, following Peter's original ethos of providing a reliable, quality service with fair pricing.
He has a passion for giving young people who have not necessarily thrived in an educational environment, a chance to prove themselves at work. To engage young people, Peter has set up an inclusive recruitment policy, apprenticeship schemes in the business and works with local schools.
Peter is also a keen cyclist and has completed Land’s End to John O’Groats a grand total of three times, with his team raising over £57,000 for local charities, including Ashgate Hospice and the Air Ambulance.
Here's some of our dedicated office team...
Nicky Botham
Company Secretary / Director
Nicky has been an integral part of the team since 2010. With a wealth of commercial experience in quality standards, customer care, and financial management, she ensures the smooth running of the business. Nicky skilfully addresses any challenges, leads office-based operations, oversees recruitment and the administrative team, and manages all accreditations, ISO certifications, and awards. Her exceptional leadership and attention to detail are vital to our ongoing success.
Jason Whetton
Business Development Manager
Jason Whetton, the longest serving employee at Shed after the Directors, joined in 2014 with over 30 years of industry experience. He is responsible for building client relationships, driving business growth, and managing sales strategies. Jason plays a key role in pricing, generating new business, and maximising site income, making him an essential member of the senior management team.
Craig Clapperton
Business Development Manager
Craig joined Shed in January 2021 with 22 years’ industry experience. Initially serving as Operations Manager, he has recently transitioned to the role of Business Development Manager. In his current position, he drives sales, secures new contracts, and nurtures strong client relationships. As a key member of the senior management team, Craig develops strategic sales approaches, prices jobs effectively, and enhances overall business revenue.
Matt Longford
Operations Manager
Matt joined Shed in March 2023, having many years of experience in the grounds maintenance industry. Matt was our Contracts Manager for the North region but has recently been promoted to Operations Manager after his impressive work. His primary responsibility is to serve as the liaison between the operatives and the office, overseeing the teams, ensuring contracts stay on track, managing client relationships, coordinating operations, and maintaining safety and compliance.
Steven Donnelly
Business Support Manager
Steven Donnelly joined Shed in January 2025 as New Business Support Manager. With 30 years of experience in sales and management, Steven works with the Senior Leadership Team and Directors to streamline operations, support clients, and manage subcontractors. He is focused on improving efficiency and driving business growth through strong relationships, team leadership, and project management.
Mel Sellors
Senior Business Administrator
Mel joined the team in 2016 after working for over 10 years in the probation sector. She brings a wealth of administration and finance skills to the business, and is involved in all elements of the business, supporting our office and operational teams and providing excellent customer care.
Tricia Austin
Accounts
Following a very successful 22-year career in Tesco, where she progressed from a Checkout Supervisor to Store Manager of Covent Garden and beyond, Tricia moved back to Derbyshire. She joined Shed in 2021 to assist with financial administration and business systemisation.
Emma Botham
Marketing & Administration Assistant
Emma’s role involves supporting the administrative team in all aspects of business. It also involves everything marketing from social posting to our website content.
Stephen Wiles
Senior Foreman
Stephen joined the team in 2021, and has very quickly became a huge part of our Shed team. As a Senior Foreman Stephen is responsible for organising the operative teams when starting and finishing at the yard, and filling in the gaps between the Contracts Managers and Operatives.
Mark Hanson
Senior Foreman
Mark joined Shed back in 2018, and has flourished in his role. He has been promoted from joining as an Operative all the way up to a Senior Foreman. As a Senior Foreman, he is responsible for organising the operative teams when starting and finishing at the yard, and filling in the gaps between the Contracts Managers and Operatives.
