Mark Blenkinsop

Mark Blenkinsop has a diverse work experience that spans over three decades. Mark started their career as a Software Engineer at GEC Avionics in 1989 and then moved on to Serco Systems in 1990 with the same role. In 1992, they joined Associated Cooperative Creameries as a Development Team Manager, Systems Analyst, and Software Developer. Mark continued working there until 2004, when they joined Dairy Farmers of Britain as an IT Support Manager. In 2009, they became the Head of IT at County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service. After that, they worked at Sage as an IS Business Manager for a brief period in 2013. Later in 2013, they became an IT Programme Manager at BT / One Connect Limited until early 2014. From 2014 to 2016, Mark worked as an IT Programme Manager at Mental Health Matters. In 2017, they joined The Bannatyne Group as Group Head of IT until early 2019. Currently, they hold the position of IT Director at Arcus FM, starting in 2019.

Mark Blenkinsop attended Teesside University from 1987 to 1989, where they studied Computer Studies. Afterwards, they pursued Business Studies at Darlington, although the specific years are not provided. In terms of additional certifications, Mark obtained a Prince2 Practitioner certification from APMG, although the exact month and year of completion are not mentioned.