CHART LSP Staff Profiles

I’m a born and bred Cestrefeldian, with family links across the CHART area, so am proud to work for the LSP, in its attempts to improve the services and quality of life for communities in Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire.

 

After leaving Newcastle University with a degree in Geography & Urban and Regional Development Studies, I worked in the Audit and Finance departments of South Yorkshire Police before joining North East Derbyshire District Council’s Economic Development Unit in 1999. In January 2000 I seconded to CHART, supporting the Partnership and it’s management of its £11m Single Regeneration Budget (SRB) Scheme.

 

In October 2001 I became Programme Officer for the £36m SRB Scheme for the North Derbyshire & North Nottinghamshire Coalfield Alliance (and then the Alliance SSP), responsible for Learning & Skills projects and those operating in the CHART area. I also managed the commended £1.2million Coalfield Community Fund targeting community and voluntary groups.

 

In 2003 I spent a short time working for the Coalfields Regeneration Trust to establish and support partnerships in former coalfield communities in Durham, Kent, and anywhere in between.

 

I ‘returned home’ to CHART LSP in January 2004, and have overseen the production of the current Community Strategy and Action Plans, developed the team and helped bring in external funding for a range of local projects and services.

 

When not completing orders set by the wife, I support Chesterfield Football Club, play in the Chesterfield & District Badminton League, hike in the Peak District, watch films, and read contemporary fiction. I am also a trustee of Links CVS, the Chesterfield & North Derbyshire Council for Voluntary Service and Action. However, that schedule has all gone to pot since the arrival of our daughter Charlotte Emily in September 2006, and my hobbies now include nappy-changing, waving rattles, pushing prams and reading the Mister Men books. And I wouldn’t have it any other way!

 

Another born and bred Cestrefeldian! 

 

As Action Plan Officer I am delighted to have the opportunity to work as part of the CHART team and with partners make a difference to the delivery of services for the communities of Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire.

 

I started my working life at North Derbyshire Training and Enterprise Council, whilst here I held various posts and undertook lots of qualifications and training.  After six years came the closure of TECs! I then found my way into community regeneration working on appraisals, development and administration for the North Derbyshire Rural Development Programme.

 

In 2002 I became Programme Support Officer for the £36m North Derbyshire & North Nottinghamshire Coalfield Alliance SRB Scheme (now the Alliance SSP), responsible for all supporting the delivery of projects operating in the sub-region. 

 

In 2003 I left the area and stepped into South Yorkshire to work on the multi million pound Objective 1 Programme as Development Officer. Responsible for the development and delivery of projects, action plans and partnerships for the Rotherham Borough; rural measures (farm diversification, forestry grants and rural communities); delivery of larger scale Integrated Development Plans for ex-coal and steel areas.  Part of my role at Objective 1 was developing skills, capacity and knowledge of communities and organisations in order for them to continue to regenerate and make a difference to their area post Objective 1. 

 

Now I am both pleased and excited to be ‘back home’ and working for CHART LSP, looking forward to utilising my knowledge and experience of regeneration and partnership working for the benefit of the CHART communities.

 

As a busy mum spare time is something of a luxury!  I do have just a little time to teach a few classes of Group Exercise at a Chesterfield Gym each week. 

 

I moved to Chesterfield from Sussex with my family in 2003 and I am pleased to have joined the Local Strategic Partnership in my adoptive town – what better way to become involved with and find out about the area in which I now live!

 

After leaving school I worked in various Civil Service Departments including the Ministry of Defence where I was responsible for processing discharge papers for RCT soldiers.  I then moved to the Property Services Agency where I was involved in collecting rent for the Crown Estate.

 

In 1993 I joined the newly formed Child Support Agency and was involved in collecting statistical and performance management data.  I worked there until relocating to Chesterfield and taking a career break.  During this time I enjoyed helping out at my children’s school and attending some college courses for both fun and to update my skills.

 

I also worked for short time for NEDDC supporting the two Job Analysts undertaking the Single Status Job Evaluation exercise before joining CHART in June 2006. 

 

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and children, a luxury my old life didn’t allow!  I also love exploring the local towns and countryside, and when I get time I like to do a spot of gardening or DIY.