Education, Employment and Skills Board

We are excited to announce the creation of our Education, Employment and Skills Board which will help bridge the gap between skills and work, helping our residents achieve their potential and supporting employers to recruit local talent. This initiative is part of our Fairer Economy plan that aims to create a strong and sustainable economy that delivers inclusive growth.

Meet our Board Chair

Jessie Buscombe

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Jessie has more than 20 years experience of working with employers to understand and meet their skills needs. Starting her career delivering projects to address adult literacy and numeracy issues, Jessie progressed to a leadership position at the National Apprenticeship Service, where she engaged with industries and sectors new to Apprenticeship training. 

More recently, as a Senior Civil Servant at the Department for International Trade, Jessie led a function providing expertise and advice on the UK’s talent and skills landscape to companies looking to expand in the UK. 

Since leaving the Civil Service Jessie has established a successful consulting and coaching business and was the author of a report for the charity World Skills UK calling for changes in how the UK addresses the skills needs of international companies. She is an accredited leadership coach and Advisory Board Member at Be the Business, supporting a range of SMEs on their business growth.