I have worked in the equality/human rights sector both in a voluntary and statutory capacity for 20 years, and have experience and knowledge across the broad spectrum of social inclusion and marginalized groups including disability, addiction, mental health, offenders,. I have undertaken research, strategy and organisational development and am experienced in managing projects, people management, budgets and changing policy and political environments. I have established quality services through comprehensive needs assessment and consultation and within a person centred ethos. I have extensive training and facilitation experience and excellent writing skills, demonstrated in numerous submissions and reports. I have the ability to foster, develop and continue constructive networks and relationships with clients, service providers and decision makers.Core competencies• Social, cultural and disability awareness• Disability and Equality legislation and policy• Writing and communication skills• Legislation, policy and external context• Ethics• Programme development and design• Identifying and removing barriers• Managing organisational change• Personnel Management• Project Management• Financial and budgetary management