28th May, 2024
Freeport partnership to forge green freight revolution
Freeport East and East Midlands Freeport are forging a new partnership to support a green freight corridor that will help decarbonise transport and dr...
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Chief Executive, Mark@lepnetwork.net
Mark Livesey
Chief Executive, Mark@lepnetwork.net
Mark Livesey joined the LEP Network in December 2019 from Cheshire and Warrington LEP, where he held the joint role of Chief Executive Marketing Cheshire and Deputy Chief Executive Cheshire and Warrington LEP. Mark joined the LEP in July 2016 from the Department for Communities and Local Government. His civil service career included serving as the Private Secretary to the Leader of the House of Lords and successive housing and planning ministers. During his civil service career, Mark was also responsible for Coastal Communities, High Streets and Town Centres, during which time he set up and launched the Great British Coast brand, the Great British High Street brand and launched the national Great British High Streets competition. Mark currently sits on the Board of the Institute of Economic Development and on the Community Board of the Digital Poverty Alliance.
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Communications Manager, Mike@lepnetwork.net
Mike Dennehy
Communications Manager, Mike@lepnetwork.net
Mike took up the role of Communications Manager in July 2015.
Prior to this Mike worked for FTSE 100 business Babcock International Group as their PR and Public Affairs Manager working in the Support Services Division with a particular focus on their skills and learning business. Previous to this Mike worked in corporate communications for Centrica plc and BAE Systems.
Mike's communications experience includes working for BBC News , including a stint as political researcher with BBC Westminster, and working in government communications as press secretary for the energy minister, Home Secretary, and International Trade Minister.
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Office Manager, jayne@lepnetwork.net
Jayne Atkinson
Office Manager, jayne@lepnetwork.net
Jayne joined the LEP Network in June 2015.
Her background is in marketing communications, event management and providing business support at a senior level.
She has worked for large corporates and SMEs and in a variety of industry sectors including, training, market research, digital print, automotive, IT services, recruitment, financial services and construction.
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Policy Manager, natasha@lepnetwork.net
Natasha Waller
Policy Manager, natasha@lepnetwork.net
Natasha joined the LEP Network as Policy Manager in January 2023 following working at New Anglia LEP for over 5 years. There she was the Skills Manager working with education providers in Norfolk and Suffolk and many stakeholders including the local authorities, DWP, business intermediaries and the third sector. She established the apprenticeship levy transfer scheme and Skills Bootcamps for the LEP plus provided the secretariat for the Skills Advisory Panel and a number of sector skills groups.
Natasha has worked in land-based Further Education colleges for over 15 years and roles driving apprenticeship uptake and career inspiration. She has developed academic curriculum and undertook external examining roles throughout the country.
News
27th March, 2024
New agreement for Berkshire LEP means it will continue to drive economic growth and prosperity for the region
As of 1 April, 2024, Berkshire LEP will maintain its operations focussed on driving economic development, creating jobs, enhancing skills, and support...
29th February, 2024
Oxfordshire LEP to continue to deliver economic growth and business support
Further to the government's decision to transfer the functions of Local Enterprise Partnerships to councils and local authorities, various practical m...
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