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Skill Staff
Meet the people who work at Skill.
Skill Northern Ireland - Belfast
Skill Main Office - London
Directors
Chief Executive
Barbara Waters
Administration and Resources Director
Claire Faulkner
Policy Director
Andrea Lewis
The Directors Team leads Skill's work in post-16 education, work-based learning and employment for disabled students, trainees and jobseekers throughout the UK. Barbara has been Chief Executive since 1997 and is responsible overall for Skill's management and mission. Andrea leads the Policy Team and takes forward our Parliamentary and Higher Education policy work. Claire is responsible for the key areas of human resources, governance, and charity and company administration. The Directors also develop our work in Scotland and Wales.
Policy Team
Senior Policy Officer
Robert Holland
Policy Officer
Helen Gravestock
The Policy Team monitors the policy environment as it affects disabled students and jobseekers, and influences policy makers and professional bodies. The Policy Director leads the team and focuses on our Parliamentary work and Higher Education, including access and support for disabled students, teaching and learning, student finance, and implementation of the Disability Discrimination Act. Robert and Helen develop our work in the areas of Further Education, Adult and Community Learning, Work-Based Learning, transition and volunteering. The team also promotes good practice through workshops, presentations, training and consultancy.
Information Team
Information and Services Manager
Anne Brook
Information and Advice Development Officer - part time
Tony Stevens
Information and Research Worker
Hannah James
Information and Research Worker -Into teaching project
Victoria McKenzie
Youth Participation WorkerMegan Luck
Youth Outreach Worker (Birmingham & Somerset) Gary Clarke
Gary Clarke works on our Young Community Volunteers project. Gary works in the community to support disabled young people aged 16-25 years into volunteering, and to help and encourage employers and organisations to provide volunteering oppportunities to involve disabled young people.
Conferences and Publications
Conference and Publications Officer
Sally Hayward
Sally organises all Skill’s events, including our two annual post-16 and higher education conferences for staff and practitioners in the sector. She works closely with the Information Team to coordinate the production of our publications, including the Into careers guide series, and is responsible for publishing the peer-reviewed Skill Journal.
Fundraising
Carol Ward
Carol works with staff to identify suitable projects within Skill's mission, research funding opportunities and make applications for grants from government, trusts and the Lottery. She also recruits a London Marathon team and skydivers, promotes legacies through Remember a Charity, and encourages Skill's members and supporters to fundraise for Skill.
Business Development
Business Development Manager - part time
Post vacant
Administrative Assistant part time
Post vacant
The business Development manager is responsible for developing the consultancy, research and training side of Skill’s work. They research and prepare bids and tenders, manage contracts and liaise with the Policy and Information Teams to develop and promote new Skill products and services. The administrative assistant provides administrative support and reports to the Business Development manager.
Finance Team
Finance Manager - part time
Vivek Obheegadoo
Finance and Administration Assistant
Sylvia Charlton
Finance Officer - part time
Post Vacant
Administration Team
Secretary to the Directors
Emily Clark
Office Services Secretary
Georgina Hobbs
The Finance and Administration Teams carry out the key functions of the London office. Vivek manages and maintains Skill's financial and membership systems and ensures our accountability as a charity. Sylvia handles all invoices and payments. She also processes publication orders and membership applications. The finance officer is responsible for keeping the accounts. Emily supports Skill's Directors and the Council, and assists project staff. Georgina staffs the reception desk and provides secretarial support to the Administration and Resources Director, to ensure the smooth running of the office.
Skill Scotland - Edinburgh
Director
John Ireson
Senior Policy and Information Officer
Lesley Carcary (nee Berry)
Administrative Assistant - part time
Wakako Smith
The Skill Scotland Team takes forward our work in the devolved nations. John has overall responsibility for developing Skill Scotland's services. He manages the team, supports the Branch Committee, and fundraises. He also carries out training and consultancy work, and represents Skill Scotland to other organisations and agencies. Lesley runs the Information Service in Scotland, answering enquiries from disabled learners and their families, and producing Scottish information booklets and newsletters. She takes the lead on policy work in Scotland, responding to government consultations on issues which affect disabled learners, taking part in advisory groups, and doing campaigning work. Wakako is Skill Scotland's first point of contact for members of the public. They carry out the key administrative functions of the office and provides support for Skill Scotland's conferences, AGMs and Branch Committee meetings.
Skill Wales - Cardiff
Senior Policy and Information Officer
Kym Roberts
Administrative Assistant - part time - currently on maternity leave
Lisa Barrie
The Skill Wales Team takes forward our work in the devolved nations. The Development Officer is responsible for developing policy for Skill Wales, and building and maintaining networks and links with stakeholders. Lisa supports the Development Officer and carries out the key administrative functions of the office.
Skill Northern Ireland - Belfast
Skill Northern Ireland is a separate charity that is affliliated to Skill. Click on the map to visit their website. This will open a new window.
[Updated Juky 2010]
