For over 20 years, I worked within the Civil Service, mainly in Jobcentres, managing teams across multiple sites and supporting customers, employers and stakeholders to help people secure employment, training and new opportunities. Throughout my career, I developed a strong background in communication, organisation, accuracy and working within policy led environments.

Some of my favourite roles during my Civil Service career were working as a District Communications Manager and, earlier in my career, as a Director’s PA. Both roles allowed me to build the skills I still use every day…clear communication, attention to detail, relationship building and the ability to work calmly in fast-paced environments.

Today, I run my own business as a bid writer, bringing together the experience and skills I have gained over the years to help SMEs across the UK to present themselves professionally and win new opportunities.

Outside of work, I’m a mum to four children aged 16, 13, 6 and 2, and wife to Marc.

Life is busy, loud and often chaotic however I find that can be balanced out by coffee, wine and lots of cheese!