By collaborating with local partners including Mayoral Strategic Authorities (MSAs), we build a clear view of regional skills needs. This helps us design solutions that support your priorities and deliver real outcomes for your region.
We provide flexible products and services that fit regional needs and funding.
Our offer includes:
We’re keen to work with commissioners, providers and employer bodies to create solutions that meet local skills needs.
Our dedicated team works across all existing and emerging devolved regions. We partner with mayoral strategic authorities, local authorities, employer representative bodies, providers, and stakeholders to create tailored solutions that meet regional priorities. With deep sector expertise and a shared commitment to social mobility, we help deliver meaningful outcomes for learners and communities.
Suzanne Slater - Commercial Director
Suzanne leads NCFE's commercial strategy across devolved regions and brings wide experience from education and blue chip organisations. She works with regional partners to develop bespoke skills solutions that support social mobility and economic growth.
Suzanne works with partners across the North East, Tees Valley and beyond to ensure NCFE’s offer remains aligned and effective.
David Redden – Commercial Manager
David brings over 16 years of experience in education and skills development. He engages with local authorities, employers and providers to shape tailored solutions for adult learners.
He draws on data, partnerships and local insight to shape initiatives that support regional needs and social mobility across the Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire regions.
Claire Bridger – Commercial Manager
Claire brings over 20 years of experience in education and aligns commercial opportunities with local priorities. She takes a collaborative approach and works with partners to shape solutions for learners and communities.
Claire focuses on the West Midlands and Greater London regions and develops strategies shaped by local ambitions and funding. Her work centres on ensuring NCFE’s offer remains competitive, relevant and socially purposeful.
NCFE Product Manager, Emzi Mills-Frater, shares insights from the education sector and how devolution will shape local skills delivery.
