I manage Supplytrain CIC, a social enterprise that's mission is to make it as easy as possible for employers to create fairer routes into work.We know the UK skills and employment systems are complex, so all of our solutions are designed to support employers recruit for attitude and train for skill – easily and affordable – where standard support hasn’t worked.Solutions include: Early careers recruitmentUnlike senior recruitment, where it can take months to find the perfect candidate, early careers recruitment is about clarity of message and speed. Acting fast, before the best candidates are snapped up by your competitors. We provide the support, structure and expertise to help you to recruit the best future talent fast and affordably. Apprenticeship agencyApprenticeships are confusing or restrictive for many businesses. We are a government approved flexi-job apprenticeship agency (FJAA), which means we can employ apprentices on your behalf. Outsourcing to us reduces the risk, setup time, paperwork and rigidity of apprenticeships. Projects and partnershipsWe provide solutions to training providers, trade associations and the public sector that encourage and support employers to invest in work-based learning. Our partnerships include sourcing industry placements, creating employer-led skills content and running white label services on behalf of membership bodies.

As Network Coordinator for the South East Apprenticeship Ambassador Network I support and coordinate over 100 voluntary Apprenticeship Ambassadors across the South East, who are all committed to championing and raising the profile of high quality apprenticeships.In this part-time role, I work closely with the Chair to: - Send out apprenticeship news and updates from DfE and the sector- Faciliate sharing of best practice at quarterly meetings- Fund events that raise awareness of apprenticeships with young people or SMEs- Support new ambassadors to join the network- Offer apprenticeship advice to SMEs thinking of hiring apprentices - Report back to DfE apprenticeship barriers that ambassadors faceto help shape policy