Operations Manager for Reed in Partnership, responsible for delivering the DWP funded Restart Scheme across North Yorkshire, to positively transform people and their communities. Focused on developing employability skills to increase employability across the region, using labour market analysis, upskilling and training, identifying and overcoming barriers to employment and partnering with businesses and skills providers to deliver strategic objectives and achieve positive outcomes. For many years I have advocated for improved careers and employability support whilst on the board of West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce and during my 5-year tenure as a Local Authority Secondary School Governor.Experienced in developing and implementing strategies for growth, mentoring & coaching, P&L, HR, industry compliance, collaborative working, board level presentation, data analysis, strategic planning, project management.People first approach to management and a reputation for building strong loyal successful teams.