Specialisms
Economic development, regeneration, and welfare to work.
Past life
Mark was most recently employed by the Centre for Economic and Social Inclusion as a Principal Consultant. He has over 10 years experience in a consultancy environment, working extensively on EU Structural Fund programmes, local economic development, the social economy/social enterprise sector, and enterprise in disadvantaged areas, including the informal economy. Other sector specialisms include: construction, health and social care. Mark has previously worked in senior programme management roles for the Training and Enterprise Council; Local Government and on behalf of the voluntary sector.
Towering strengths
A practical understanding of the relationship between local area initiatives and mainstream programmes. Strategy development, evaluation, and project planning.
Little weaknesses
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