What’s New About The Skills Landscape?

Trevor Humphreys is the Business Engagement Manager for Lifelong Learning at the University of Manchester, where he plays a key role in developing strategic partnerships and driving engagement with organizations to expand opportunities in lifelong learning. With extensive experience in the education sector, Trevor is always looking to foster collaborations that enhance professional development and continuous learning.

Before joining the University of Manchester, Trevor was a Senior Account Manager at ELM Medical, where he successfully managed high-profile accounts, coordinated content development for healthcare education platforms, and secured funding from major pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer, AZ, and Biogen.

Trevor has held senior roles across education, including his work as Head of Stafford Regional Learning Centre at the University of Wolverhampton and as Institute of Sports Performance Manager at Stoke-on-Trent College. His skills in project management, strategic planning, and program development have been instrumental in creating successful educational initiatives. Trevor holds a BSc in Sport Sciences, an LL.M. in Sport and Law, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education, underscoring his deep commitment to advancing learning and education.

Tracey is an experienced FE professional who has been in the post 16 education for over twenty years. She has built a broad range of experience leading on Business growth, Strategic partnerships, Apprenticeships, Adult education, Careers and Work Experience, and, more recently, meeting skills needs and Ofsted skills nominee. Tracey is passionate about transforming lives through learning. A drive for supporting individuals in technical and vocational education and skills. She is currently Chief Commercial Officer at Trafford and Stockport College Group in Greater Manchester; Tracey has a particular interest in ensuring employers are at the heart of the curriculum and Colleges’ role in the community.

Alison is based in the City Centre where she is a consultant with the commercial legal practise Lockett Loveday McMahon Solicitors and she also has her own business advisory company.

Alison is a champion of equality in the workplace, recognising the importance of diversity, inclusion and the promotion of health and well-being at work ( both mental and physical). This is not in response to ‘ the latest trend’ but is something she has done throughout her thirty plus year career. In addition, she is keen to support the future generation – promoting links between the workplace and schools /colleges/ and our Universities and working with various mentoring programs.

Alison is a keen supporter of North West Business Community, being a Director and the current Chair  of pro-manchester, and of its Skills Committee. She is also an Ambassador for the Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity (which raises money for and promotes awareness of the experience of homelessness). Her chosen charity in her role as Chair of pro-manchester is the Pankhurst Trust, incorporating  Manchester Women’s Aid which is celebrating its 50^th year providing domestic abuse services across Greater Manchester. Its particular focus this year is in  on raising funds for children who are the victims of domestic abuse and who make up the greatest number of those living temporarily in MWA refuges.

Alison is a member of the Northern Power Woman Power List, and the Women of the Year Awards. She regularly provides comment to the media- National press, radio and television.