Head of Enterprise and Place

• Aug 2022 - Present

Elements of the service include; delivery of the local U.K. Shared Prosperity Fund programme, inward investment, Section 106 contributions, business and community support project development and delivery, digital infrastructure, active and inclusive travel infrastructure, the development of micro-economic strategies for our towns, marine sector focused projects, agricultural sector focused projects, supporting clean growth, and supporting the Plymouth and South Devon Freeport to ensure that it will deliver positive outcomes for our Districts. Show less

Economic Development Specialist

• Aug 2021 - Jan 2023

Economic Development Officer

• Sep 2014 - Aug 2021

Director

• Jan 2012 - Aug 2014

After leaving Wolverhampton City Council I set up my own business which helps to bring funding into other businesses and organisations. I also offer services to businesses that will help make them more likely to succeed when they apply for funding. After leaving Wolverhampton City Council I set up my own business which helps to bring funding into other businesses and organisations. I also offer services to businesses that will help make them more likely to succeed when they apply for funding.

Centre Manager

• Sep 2012 - Dec 2013

I was the centre manager for the Walsall branch of Access to Business. I helped to establish the Access to Business brand in Walsall and to build up the local client base in the area. I explored partnership opportunities and established links with a number of potential partner organisations. I supported business advisors operating from the Walsall branch and helped to ensure that they were able to deliver effective advice to clients. I also ran Barclay's Ready for Business workshops and my own portfolio of business support workshops for potential entrepreneurs. Show less

Enterprise & Innovation Officer

• Nov 2007 - Dec 2011

I developed and was then responsible for overseeing all of the local authority's business support programs, from business grants to procurement portals. I developed and was then responsible for overseeing all of the local authority's business support programs, from business grants to procurement portals.

Energy Efficiency Advisor

• May 2005 - Nov 2007

I specialised in energy efficiency advice, accessing funding programs and grants for renewable technologies, insulation and heating systems. I also developed an in depth knowledge of insulation materials, eating systems, boiler types and renewable systems. I oversaw HECA analysis for many of the UK local authorities, and was responsible for delivering against many SLAs which were in place with West Midlands local authorities. I specialised in energy efficiency advice, accessing funding programs and grants for renewable technologies, insulation and heating systems. I also developed an in depth knowledge of insulation materials, eating systems, boiler types and renewable systems. I oversaw HECA analysis for many of the UK local authorities, and was responsible for delivering against many SLAs which were in place with West Midlands local authorities.

Energy Efficiency Advisor

• Oct 2003 - May 2005

I developed and automated the CRM system for the Devon EEAC so that it linked directly with the central system based at Hestia in Birmingham. I also provided advice to householders regarding energy efficiency measures, heating systems and renewable technology, and the funding available to support their installation. I developed and automated the CRM system for the Devon EEAC so that it linked directly with the central system based at Hestia in Birmingham. I also provided advice to householders regarding energy efficiency measures, heating systems and renewable technology, and the funding available to support their installation.