Our Team

We are Inspira, the leading employability experts in the North West.

Our Mission: By being Bold, Relevant and Resilient our mission is to empower young people and adults to reach their full potential.

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Our team is passionate about helping people recognise their strengths, build confidence and create positive futures. Every day, they support individuals to overcome challenges, develop new skills and take meaningful steps towards employment, education and training.

With a wealth of experience across employability, skills, health and work, careers support for eligible young people, and personal development, our colleagues are committed to making a real difference in the lives of the people and communities we serve.

At the heart of our success are our dedicated trustees, who provide strategic vision and governance, ensuring that our mission remains focused and effective.

Together, we’re shaping futures and creating lasting impact.

Take a moment to meet some of the key contacts in our Management Team, learn about their motivations, and discover what inspires them. 

Our Trustees

Chairman

Chief Executive

mark.Bowman@inspira.org.uk

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Meet the Team

Chief Executive

mark.Bowman@inspira.org.uk

Chief Financial Officer

david.emerson@inspira.org.uk

Head of People

louisa.graham@inspira.org.uk

Head of Finance

sarah.wright@inspira.org.uk

Partnership Manager

deborah.naylor@inspira.org.uk

Area Operations Manager

julia.winder@inspira.org.uk

Area Operations Manager

susan.watkins@inspira.org.uk

Employer and Stakeholder Engagement Manager

chris.gibson@inspira.org.uk

Careers Hub Lead for Lancashire

kay.vaughan@inspira.org.uk

Business Development Manager

daniel.carter@inspira.org.uk

IT Manager

chris.latta@inspira.org.uk

Contract Manager - Connect to Work

Helen.Macnaughton@inspira.org.uk
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