John is a senior leader in the Civil Service, currently working in business governance, strategy and planning, leading strategic workforce planning, professional development and organisational change, with responsibility for budgets of approximately £45m. He has extensive experience in financial oversight, risk management and large scale transformation, including leading legislative change through Parliament and implementing national estates and IT programmes.
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Previously, John served as Official Receiver for Yorkshire and the Humber, operating in a highly regulated legal and financial environment, and has led large, multi site operational workforces across the UK.
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John has been a trustee for over 10 years at Holbeck Together, a community anchor charity in Leeds, where he sits on the finance committee and supports strategic planning linked to South Bank regeneration. He is currently undertaking a master’s in leadership. John is a father of two, with a daughter attending an Abbey Trust academy and serving at their local church, and is active in rugby, supporting youth development, teamwork and inclusion.
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He brings a values led, strategic approach to governance, with a strong commitment to enabling young people and communities to flourish and achieve their full potential.
