I started as an administrator in Nene Valley Primary School in November 2005. Having completed my CSBM, I moved to School Business Manager within the school and then completed my DSBM. To support our school ambition to academise, I undertook the CIPFA level 7 Academy Finance qualification in 2018 and secured the role of CFO at OWN Trust in 2019.

In my post of CFO, I have managed both the finance and HR functions, and developed strong working relationships with personnel across Trust schools and regularly meet to raise awareness on relevant sector updates. Audits have been rated outstanding since the Trust was formed, and my aim is to always make the central team accessible to schools for support and training as required. I have a clear aim of ensuring streamlined and effective financial management processes that keep children's education at the heart of all decisions we make.

I am currently undertaking the New Capabilities Leadership Development Programme for Central Team Leaders, and I remain committed to further developing my leadership skills, to become a more effective leader and empower colleagues to work as a team to support trust growth.

Outside my work life, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I love to bake and enjoy spending time in my kitchen making and baking for my family and others. I also enjoy getting outside and walking in the fresh air, particularly when I can borrow my daughter's spaniels for a stroll!