Dr Michele Lawty-Jones
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Emma Dixon
I had the delight of working with Michele during her role as the Chair of the Carlisle Partnership Executive. Michele was a fantastic chair who brought a dynamism to the Partnership and was not afraid to try new innovative ideas. As a result new partnerships were formed and subgroup activity was advanced. Michele additionally ensured accountability and that decisions were made to ensure there was progress with agendas, Michele is well connected, a fantastic networking and has broad knowledge of a range of agendas/sectors. She brought particular strengths around the skills, enterprise, economic development and education agendas. It was a pleasure to work with Michele.
Dr Celia Brigg
I have worked closely with Michele during her time at NWDA and have found her to always be professional in her approach. Michele has supported our work on a large collaborative project funded by NWDA and has assisted us in discussions around contractual requirements and operational activity. Michele always delivers on her agreed actions and is easy to work with, I would highly recommend her.
Emma Dixon
I had the delight of working with Michele during her role as the Chair of the Carlisle Partnership Executive. Michele was a fantastic chair who brought a dynamism to the Partnership and was not afraid to try new innovative ideas. As a result new partnerships were formed and subgroup activity was advanced. Michele additionally ensured accountability and that decisions were made to ensure there was progress with agendas, Michele is well connected, a fantastic networking and has broad knowledge of a range of agendas/sectors. She brought particular strengths around the skills, enterprise, economic development and education agendas. It was a pleasure to work with Michele.
Dr Celia Brigg
I have worked closely with Michele during her time at NWDA and have found her to always be professional in her approach. Michele has supported our work on a large collaborative project funded by NWDA and has assisted us in discussions around contractual requirements and operational activity. Michele always delivers on her agreed actions and is easy to work with, I would highly recommend her.
Emma Dixon
I had the delight of working with Michele during her role as the Chair of the Carlisle Partnership Executive. Michele was a fantastic chair who brought a dynamism to the Partnership and was not afraid to try new innovative ideas. As a result new partnerships were formed and subgroup activity was advanced. Michele additionally ensured accountability and that decisions were made to ensure there was progress with agendas, Michele is well connected, a fantastic networking and has broad knowledge of a range of agendas/sectors. She brought particular strengths around the skills, enterprise, economic development and education agendas. It was a pleasure to work with Michele.
Dr Celia Brigg
I have worked closely with Michele during her time at NWDA and have found her to always be professional in her approach. Michele has supported our work on a large collaborative project funded by NWDA and has assisted us in discussions around contractual requirements and operational activity. Michele always delivers on her agreed actions and is easy to work with, I would highly recommend her.
Emma Dixon
I had the delight of working with Michele during her role as the Chair of the Carlisle Partnership Executive. Michele was a fantastic chair who brought a dynamism to the Partnership and was not afraid to try new innovative ideas. As a result new partnerships were formed and subgroup activity was advanced. Michele additionally ensured accountability and that decisions were made to ensure there was progress with agendas, Michele is well connected, a fantastic networking and has broad knowledge of a range of agendas/sectors. She brought particular strengths around the skills, enterprise, economic development and education agendas. It was a pleasure to work with Michele.
Dr Celia Brigg
I have worked closely with Michele during her time at NWDA and have found her to always be professional in her approach. Michele has supported our work on a large collaborative project funded by NWDA and has assisted us in discussions around contractual requirements and operational activity. Michele always delivers on her agreed actions and is easy to work with, I would highly recommend her.
Experience
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The Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub
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United Kingdom
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of the Lancashire Skills & Employment Hub
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Aug 2015 - Present
Development and implementation of a Lancashire Skills and Employment Strategy and Framework, aimed at raising the skills level in the local labour market thereby contributing to economic growth. Development and implementation of a Lancashire Skills and Employment Strategy and Framework, aimed at raising the skills level in the local labour market thereby contributing to economic growth.
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Associate Governor / MAT trustee
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Oct 2013 - Aug 2022
Provision of expert input and guidance on careers education and guidance, work based learning and enterprise education. Provision of expert input and guidance on careers education and guidance, work based learning and enterprise education.
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Inspira for Life
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United Kingdom
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Strategic Management Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Non-Executive Director
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Feb 2011 - Oct 2016
Board of Directors for Inspira - provision of strategic guidance and governance. Inspira is an award-winning, national social enterprise company based in Cumbria which inspires people, organisations and communities to success. http://www.inspira.org.uk/who-we-are/our-people/board-and-directors Board of Directors for Inspira - provision of strategic guidance and governance. Inspira is an award-winning, national social enterprise company based in Cumbria which inspires people, organisations and communities to success. http://www.inspira.org.uk/who-we-are/our-people/board-and-directors
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Carlisle Partnership
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Carlisle, United Kingdom
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Chair of the Executive
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Aug 2014 - Jul 2015
Chair of the Carlisle Partnership Executive - overseeing a partnership of 80+ private, public and voluntary sector organisations committed to driving economic growth, health and well-being and skills & education across the Carlisle District. Chair of the Carlisle Partnership Executive - overseeing a partnership of 80+ private, public and voluntary sector organisations committed to driving economic growth, health and well-being and skills & education across the Carlisle District.
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University of Cumbria
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Enterprise and Business Relations Manager
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Mar 2011 - Jul 2015
Development and implementation of an Enterprise and Business Development Strategy for the university and leadership of the Central Enterprise function. Securing of public and commercial funding. Lead for student and graduate enterprising skills and business start-up. External engagement with partners and businesses, including membership of the LEP Employment and Skills Commission, ESIF Committee and Business Support Co-ordination Group on behalf of the higher education institutions operating in Cumbria. Vice Chair of the Northwest Universities European Unit (NWUEU) management board. Show less
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Non-Executive Director
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2007 - Jan 2014
Director for Red Apple Community Trust which is a social enterprise based in my local community (West Lancashire). Director for Red Apple Community Trust which is a social enterprise based in my local community (West Lancashire).
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NWDA-Northwest Regional Development Agency
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United Kingdom
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Skills & Education
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Apr 2008 - Mar 2011
Development of strategy and policy, and programmes of work, focused on the up-skilling of the Northwest Labour Market - to the benefit of both local people and regional businesses. Management of relationships with key partners and stakeholders, development and implementation of two 2 corporate themes – Higher Level Skills and Leadership and Management. Development of strategy and policy, and programmes of work, focused on the up-skilling of the Northwest Labour Market - to the benefit of both local people and regional businesses. Management of relationships with key partners and stakeholders, development and implementation of two 2 corporate themes – Higher Level Skills and Leadership and Management.
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CXL
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Partnership Director (Adult and Employer Services)
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Dec 2004 - Apr 2008
Development of the company business plan, strategy documents and subsequent implementation, with strategic responsibility for the ‘Adult and Employer Services Directorate’. Responsibility for the business development strategy and tendering for public and private contracts (including public funded contracts and projects, and occupational psychology and career management services UK wide). Overseeing transition from Connexions Lancashire to CXL Ltd. Development of the company business plan, strategy documents and subsequent implementation, with strategic responsibility for the ‘Adult and Employer Services Directorate’. Responsibility for the business development strategy and tendering for public and private contracts (including public funded contracts and projects, and occupational psychology and career management services UK wide). Overseeing transition from Connexions Lancashire to CXL Ltd.
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Business Services Manager
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Jan 1999 - Dec 2004
Developed and launched ‘Business Services’ which provided Occupational Psychology, Training & Career Management Services to public-funded agencies and commercial businesses. The strategic business unit broke even and made a surplus in the first year of operation, and grew steadily year-on-year. Developed and launched ‘Business Services’ which provided Occupational Psychology, Training & Career Management Services to public-funded agencies and commercial businesses. The strategic business unit broke even and made a surplus in the first year of operation, and grew steadily year-on-year.
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Education
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1993 - 1997
London Guildhall University
PhD, Applied Psychology -
1990 - 1993
University of Central Lancashire
BSc (Hons), Psychology with Mathematics
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