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.

Hazel has been a founding Director of Carter Corson business psychologists since 1999. She is a highly experienced board facilitator and executive coach, working with public and private sector CEOs and Directors. Hazel is a graduate in business and psychology, Chartered Fellow of the CIPD with postgraduate qualifications in management learning and systems coaching. An expert in human behaviour at work, she supports major transformation in high profile organisations, specialising in systems leadership, complex relationships and change.

Hazel’s clients include Private Equity, the Houses of Parliament, Big 4 to SMEs, high tech engineering, the NHS and several regulatory bodies, plus S4C and Sport Wales, and she is the host of a top 10 global podcast on Endings – her specialty!

Interests
Women in leadership; accessible walking routes; ADHD, family systems and perfectly mixed margaritas.

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.

Shamaine is the Director of Programmes for National Social Mobility charity LTSB and has over 10 years experience working in the charity sector. After graduating with a PGCE in Lifelong Learning specialising in Dance, Shamaine worked for the National Citizen Service (NCS) and then joined LTSB in 2018 and following 2 promotions is now the Programmes Director. LTSB is a charity that prepares and supports bright young people from disadvantaged backgrounds into meaningful roles with major firms all across the UK. The programme personally and professionally develops young people through practical skills coaching, higher-level critical thinking sessions, the power of sport and how to utilise the transferable skills you learn from the field into the workplace, and insight events with leading companies, business professionals, and LTSB alumni.

I have always been passionate about working with young people and helping them reach their full potential. Sports has significantly shaped who I am today, and I believe the transferable skills gained through sports are crucial in early career development.

James is the Responsible Business Partner for the North West at GMI Construction, he has worked with Human Resources and Responsible Business. Since joining GMI Construction, James has supported the local communities with various initiatives which have had success stories.

He completed an apprenticeship in building services before moving onto a Human Resources apprenticeship where he gained a CIPD level 5. James believes he can make a difference and is passionate about  and supporting our local communities.