Matthew Williams

Matthew Williams has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Their most recent role was as the Head of Learning and Development at Begbies Traynor Group since 2023. Prior to that, they served as the Head of Learning and Development at ESS Modular from 2022 to 2023, where they focused on creating a learning provision for the construction industry. From 2021 to 2022, they worked as a People Development Partner at Urban Splash, where they facilitated people development within the company. In 2021, they held the position of Learning & Development Project Manager (Digital Transformation) at Travel Counsellors, where they led a digital transformation project. From 2016 to 2020, they were the Head of Organizational Development at CarFinance 247, leading the delivery of proactive organizational development. Matthew also served as the Head of People & Culture and the Head of Learning & Development during their tenure at CarFinance 247. Their earlier experience includes roles at Sage, where they held positions such as Head of Learning and Development and Learning & Development Trainer. Prior to that, they worked at TUI Travel PLC as a Customer Service Advisor. Overall, Matthew Williams has a strong background in learning and development, organizational development, and digital transformation.

Matthew Williams attended Failsworth School from 1993 to 1998, but no specific degree or field of study information was provided. In terms of additional certifications, they obtained the following qualifications:

- In March 2022, Matthew completed the "Insights Personal Effectiveness" certification from Insights.

- In February 2022, they obtained the "CITB Upskilling Learning Professionals in Offsite Construction" certification from MTC - Manufacturing Technology Centre.

- Also in February 2022, Matthew obtained the "Mental Health First Aider" certification from Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England.

- In March 2019, they completed the "Managing Mental Health in the Workplace" certification from Mind.

- Matthew also obtained the "Mental Health Awareness" certification from Mind in March 2019.

- In May 2016, they obtained the "Managing Project Stakeholders" certification from Lynda.com.

- Matthew completed the "Gamification of Learning" certification from Lynda.com in December 2015.

- Matthew obtained the "The Neuroscience of Learning" certification from lynda.com in October 2015.

- In the same month, October 2015, they also completed the "The Science of Sales" certification from lynda.com.

- Matthew obtained the "Emotional and social competency inventory accreditation" certification from Hay Group in April 2014.

- In August 2013, Matthew obtained the "Advanced Diploma in Performance Coaching" qualification from Newcastle College.

- Matthew also obtained the "L&D Management" certification from TAP Training (The Training Accreditation Programme) in May 2013.

- In August 2012, they obtained an "A Level in Photography" from Trafford College.

- Matthew completed the "Personal Leadership Programme" certification from The Living Leader in March 2010.

- Matthew obtained the "CIPD - Associate" certification from CIPD in March 2009.

- In May 2007, Matthew obtained the "Word Advanced" certification from Microsoft.

- Finally, in April 2007, they completed the "Tailored querying Microsoft SQL Server" certification from Microsoft.