I am excited to apply to be part of the Public Operator Council as part of UKactive’s governance structure. I have significant knowledge and understanding of the public leisure sector, predominately in Scotland having worked in the industry for 25+ years.
In my current role as the Chair of the Scottish Leisure Network Group I lead on the strategic objectives of the group to ensure members are afforded the best opportunities to learn, develop and share best practice. The group has members from 31/32 local authorities in Scotland as well as a number of Universities, Colleges and independent not for profit organizations therefore hugely representative of the leisure, sport, health and well-being sector in Scotland.
My vast experience within South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture Trust setting coupled with my most recent role at the University of Strathclyde enables me to provide broad and relevant perspective across local government, Trust and HEFE sectors. Additionally, contributing a Scottish perspective supports the aim of the Council to represent all regions of the UK.
I have an in-depth knowledge of the impact our industry has on communities. I bring a wealth of experience in operations, project and business development. Having worked in the challenging trust environment, balancing social and economic objectives, I have a strong understanding of the difficulties our industry faces.
I am hugely passionate about health, well-being and physical activity and the benefits it has for our nation and would be delighted to share my energy and enthusiasm to represent Public Operators with other like-minded individuals on the Council.
