Arlene Callan

Justice & Employability Director, Scotland

Motherwell, Scotland, United Kingdom

About

Extensive experience in leading decision-making, operational teams, performance and delivery of high quality training solutions for employers, career-minded individuals and those with specific job market requirements – managing end-to-end processes and training provision across Scotland. Strategy & Leadership: Leading a multi-disciplinary team of line managers, sales consultants and training staff to deliver profitable, cost-effective and fully compliant solutions for a range of individuals and organisations, including influencing regional strategy, working with senior management teams and delivering on objectives. Change & Transformation: Driving through change management initiatives to ensure continuous improvement, deliver relevant training programmes and match stakeholder expectations – includes managing special projects.

Experience

  • PeoplePlus UK (9 yrs 6 mos)
    • Director
      Aug 2025 - Present · 11 mos

    • Director of Operations
      Jan 2017 - Feb 2026 · 9 yrs 2 mos

    • Director of Operations Scotland & North East England
      Aug 2024 - Jan 2026 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Head Of Operations at learndirect apprenticeships (LDA) Ltd
    May 2017 - Aug 2024 · 7 yrs 4 mos

  • Regional Manager at learndirect Limited
    2012 - Aug 2024 · 12 yrs 8 mos

  • JHP Training (18 yrs 8 mos)
    • Regional Manager
      Jan 2008 - Aug 2024 · 16 yrs 8 mos

    • Centre Manager
      Jan 2007 - Jan 2008 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Deputy Centre Manager
      2006 - 2007 · 1 yr