Jude Craven
Group Admin Manager – Based in Ripon (but brings a bit of Scunthorpe sass wherever she goes)
Hometown: Scunthorpe

Behind every smooth-running operation is someone who actually knows what they’re doing—and at Batchelors, that’s Jude. As Group Admin Manager, she’s the calm in the admin storm, the human spreadsheet whisperer, and the go-to for making sense of the senseless. If it needs organising, filing, chasing, or magically fixing before anyone else notices it broke—Jude’s already done it. Twice.

Her guilty pleasure? A good Indian takeaway—comfort in a curry, naan negotiable but highly recommended. When she’s not streamlining systems or keeping the wheels of the business well-oiled, you’ll find her behind the wheel of her dream ride: the mighty Isuzu DMax. Not your average 4x4, but then again, Jude isn’t your average anything.

Need further proof? Try clay shooting. Yep—while the rest of us are trying to remember our email passwords, Jude is casually hitting moving targets out of the sky with a shotgun and a steady hand.

Favourite getaway? Venice. The canals, the romance, the carbs—what’s not to love? It’s no wonder it ranks high among her dream destinations (though let’s be honest, the gondolas probably aren’t quite DMax-spec).

As a kid, Jude dreamed of being a vet—until she realised she’d only be happy if every animal got better. (Tough gig, even for a soft heart with a steady hand.) So instead of treating sick pets, she found her calling in something just as essential: keeping people and processes in tip-top shape. No scrubs or stethoscopes required—just a keen eye, a killer work ethic, and a whole lot of get-it-done attitude.

So if you ever wonder how Batchelors keeps ticking like clockwork behind the scenes, the answer’s simple: Jude’s on it. Clipboard optional, competence guaranteed.