Shirley Claxton

Shirley Claxton is an experienced professional in community development and adult education, currently serving as the Community Centre Development Officer at Bedford Borough Council since July 2015. In this role, Shirley collaborates with management committees to enhance their operational capabilities and coordinates training programs to meet their needs. Additional experience includes serving as Secretary at Scott Hall Community Centre, where responsibilities encompass managing bookings and community communications. Previous positions include Adult Learning Coordinator with Mastroe Charity and Sure Start, focusing on training and support for parents, and Outreach Administrator at Bedfordshire Housing Link Limited, where database maintenance and resource research were key tasks. Shirley holds multiple qualifications from the University of Bedfordshire and Barnfield College, emphasizing leadership, management, and adult education.