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Barbara takes up her new role as interim Chief Executive of the Skills Funding Agency on Monday 25 November.
Barbara previously worked as the Chief Executive of Salford City Council for over seven years, overseeing key improvements to the city, which included leading the bid to relocate the BBC’s headquarters to Salford Quays at MediaCity UK, creating a development of international significance. As Chief Executive of Salford City Council Barbara had responsibility for a budget in excess of £700m and a workforce of around 10,000.
She was also Lead Chief Executive for Greater Manchester’s Employment & Skills Partnership and has worked for many years with Government and its agencies to find the best ways to help individuals make the most of regeneration opportunities through skills and employment initiatives.
Barbara’s career has spanned a range of public service organisations with a strong focus on regeneration and policy development.
Barbara has a genuine belief that collaboration, with the private sector and with local and central government colleagues is the way to achieve the best outcomes. Her passion for public services is focused on ensuring that local people connect with the major opportunities provided by the regeneration agenda.