Greater Northampton Area, United Kingdom
A values-driven, impact-focused senior executive with over 20 years’ experience leading transformation across Further Education, employability, and skills development. I bring a proven record of shaping national strategy, delivering large-scale operational change, and driving sustainable improvements in learner outcomes, quality standards, and business performance. With a foundation in organisational development and learning, and CIPD qualified, I combine strategic leadership with deep insight into people, capability, and culture. I’ve held executive and board-level positions in complex, multi-contract organisations, overseeing portfolios worth £50m+ across apprenticeships, adult education, and employability services. My leadership consistently delivers operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and measurable gains in learner engagement, customer satisfaction, and contract performance. Specialising in turnaround, growth and quality enhancement, I’ve restructured national delivery models, embedded total quality frameworks, and implemented inclusive, future-fit workforce strategies aligned with Ofsted, ESFA, devolved authorities and audit bodies. What sets me apart is a commitment to purpose-led leadership - building high-performing, people-centred cultures that prioritise continuous improvement, service excellence, and social value. I’m currently on a planned career break, exploring opportunities where I can bring this passion and experience to organisations ready to make a lasting difference.
(Capita Talent Partnerships merged with Knowledgepool June 2017, part of Capita Plc). Oversight of day to day operational, quality (including OFSTED), funding and recruitment activities to ensure efficient and effective running of all operations and best practice compliance. Creating strategies to improve productivity, efficiencies and performance. Provision of services and portfolio to meet the expectations of both clients and learners.