Richard has worked in the employment services sector since 1993, bidding for and delivering every major contract from New Deal through to Work and Health Programme, alongside local government contracts. He has a broad range of knowledge and experience from leading both business development and operational functions for Shaw Trust and other organisations. More recently, he gained experience of local government commissioning as an elected County Councillor and Cabinet Member. Richard is also a Director of the Employment Related Services Association Board. Richard believes well-designed programmes co-created with those they aim to support can make a genuine difference to people’s lives.
James joined Shaw Trust in 2020 following obtaining his charterships at PwC and a successful career in private equity. He has always been interested in supporting the charity sector, having worked with Impetus-PEF, IntoUniversity, Prison Radio, and a range of other organisations through pro bono advice and volunteering. He is currently Finance Chair and Trustee of Aurora Nexus, a supported living charity, operating in south London. James puts mission at the heart of delivery and has demonstrated his passion for our purpose since joining as the Finance Director.
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