Experience

Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership (CLEP)

• United Kingdom
• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Programmes

  • Dec 2022 - Present



Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Development Manager

  • May 2011 - Dec 2022

  As experts in business, we offer our members a wide range of vital business services including advice, financial expertise, support and a powerful voice in government. Our aim is to help smaller businesses achieve their ambitions. I work with 7000 FSB members who are all small business owners based across Lancashire & Cumbria. I help small businesses through developing and executing campaigns which raise awareness of key issues affecting the sector, whilst trying to bring about change for the better. Issues include skills requirements, transport network improvements and business support amongst many others. I work with a network of volunteers who all run their own businesses yet are an invaluable asset in being the eyes and ears of FSB at a local level, helping us to identify issues which are holding small businesses back. Show less



Bradford Council

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Enterprise Enabler

  • Aug 2009 - May 2011

  I worked with 5-19 year olds inspiring creativity and innovation. Utilising my knowledge of the business world i ensure that young people in Bradford grow up wanting to succeed in whatever they go on to do after school. I worked with 5-19 year olds inspiring creativity and innovation. Utilising my knowledge of the business world i ensure that young people in Bradford grow up wanting to succeed in whatever they go on to do after school.



Greater Manchester Chamber - NH

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Local Policy Manager

  • Oct 2004 - Aug 2009

  Lobbying and Representation on behalf of Small & Medium Enterprises to ensure a business-friendly environment. Government liaison, media interviews, running campaigns, large scale event and conference management. Lobbying and Representation on behalf of Small & Medium Enterprises to ensure a business-friendly environment. Government liaison, media interviews, running campaigns, large scale event and conference management.



North Manchester Chamber of Commerce

• Bolton, United Kingdom

• Policy & Communications Executive

  • Aug 2003 - Oct 2004

  Policy work and PR management supporting a network of 2500 businesses. Media spokesperson, Feature Writer, Policy Advisor. Policy work and PR management supporting a network of 2500 businesses. Media spokesperson, Feature Writer, Policy Advisor.



Wigan Borough Chamber of Commerce

• Wigan, United Kingdom

• Policy & Communications Officer

  • 2003 - 2004

  Supporting businesses across Wigan Borough through research, lobbying and PR activity. Supporting businesses across Wigan Borough through research, lobbying and PR activity.