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Lynne Allison

Strategic Engagement Manager at CITB

Lynne Allison has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Lynne started their career at Thomas Danby College as a Tutor, Development Worker, and Administrator from September 2000 to December 2005. During this time, they gained experience in teaching and administrative tasks.

In December 2005, Lynne joined CITB as an Apprenticeship Officer. Lynne excelled in recruiting, managing, and facilitating the training of approximately 100 apprentices in the construction industry. Their responsibilities included employer engagement, health and safety, diversity, learners' management, guidance, and support. Lynne held this role for nearly six years, until October 2011.

Following their role as an Apprenticeship Officer, Lynne transitioned into a Construction Careers Adviser, also at CITB, in October 2011. Here, they provided information and advice about careers in the construction and built environment sector. Lynne actively engaged with stakeholders and organized events, competitions, and engagement initiatives with schools, further education, higher education institutions, and influencers. Lynne took part in collaborative partnership work across West and North Yorkshire. Lynne remained in this role until May 2015.

From June 2015 to March 2016, Lynne worked as a Strategic Partnership Adviser at CITB. In this position, they engaged with local authorities, housing associations, and ALMOs to incorporate employment and skills into the planning and procurement process. Additionally, Lynne played a prominent role in the Joint Investment Strategy in Sheffield City Region. Lynne was also involved in the Go Construct Project Team, managing phase 2 content supply for the government body website.

After their position as a Strategic Partnership Adviser, Lynne became a Local Manager at CITB. From their start date in November 2016 until January 2021, they worked on forming local partnerships with various industry contacts, government representatives, LEPs, Combined Authorities, and other stakeholders. Lynne aimed to positively impact the skills requirements and image of the construction industry. Lynne also supported the Go Construct project aligned with the Careers strategic priority.

In January 2021, Lynne took on the role of Customer Engagement Manager, covering the Yorkshire & Humber and North East regions at CITB. Their responsibilities included leading strategic management in the regions, building effective relationships with local decision-makers, employers, and stakeholders. Lynne's influence helped ensure that the construction industry had the necessary skills and provided sustainable solutions to training challenges. Lynne was specifically in charge of relationships with local and devolved government bodies. This role continued until June 2023.

Finally, starting in June 2023, Lynne assumed the position of Strategic Engagement Manager at CITB. The details of their responsibilities and the end date are not provided in the available information.

Lynne Allison's education history is as follows:

Lynne attended Ripley St Thomas C of E High School for their high school education, although the specific years are not provided.

In 1997, they enrolled at the University of Leeds and graduated in 2000 with a Bachelor's Degree in BA (Hons) Management Studies.

From 2002 to 2004, Lynne pursued a Post Graduate Certificate in Education at The University of Huddersfield.

In 2011 to 2013, they attended CITB and obtained a Level 4 Diploma in Career Information & Advice.

Lynne then completed various certifications in project management. In 2015, they obtained the PRINCE 2 Foundation in Project Management from QA, Leeds. Lynne also acquired the APM Project Management Qualification from the same institution.

Finally, in 2017 to 2018, Lynne pursued an ILM Level 5 Coaching and Mentoring degree at Leeds Beckett University.

It is important to note that the degree with a null value for "degree_name" and "field_of_study" indicates that specific information is not provided.

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Timeline

  • Strategic Engagement Manager

    June, 2023 - present

  • Customer Engagement Manager Yorkshire Humber North East Region

    January, 2021

  • Local Manager North Midlands

    November, 2016

  • CITB Advisor

    April, 2016

  • Strategic Partnership Adviser

    June, 2015

  • Construction Careers Adviser

    October, 2011

  • Apprenticeship Officer

    December, 2005