Worked in several operational roles in the leisure sector in sports facilities and swimming pools.
Held a range of senior roles in the public sector including Chief Leisure Services Officer, Strategic Director and as a Deputy Chief Executive.
Experience in the charity / trust sector working as a Leisure Trust Chief Executive, as a Company Secretary and as a Company Director.
Wrote quality management systems for local authority services including leisure management.
Skills
Master of Business Administration, University of Bolton
Certificate of Education (Physical Education), University of Northumbria
Professional Diploma in Management, Open University Business School
FCIMSPA
Quest Assessor
Interests
Walking, cycling and watching sport
The environment
Travel, highlights have included an invitation to speak at an international conference in Montreal, Canada and receiving a bursary to study city management and cultural services in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.