Claire Gooch

Claire Gooch has a diverse work experience spanning different industries. Claire started their career as an Administrator at Reed in 2000 and later worked as an HR Administrator at AXA SunLife. Claire then joined the Audit Commission in 2002, where they worked as a Trainee Auditor, Principal Auditor, and Regulation Manager. During their time at the Commission, they received recognition for their work on the Housing Benefit certification audit and was also responsible for IT risk assessments. In 2013, Claire took on a secondment to the England and Wales Cricket Board as a Liaison Officer for the England cricket team during the ICC Champions Trophy. From 2014 to 2018, they served as a Trustee and Treasurer for the charity Contact the Elderly, where they were responsible for financial reporting and payment authorization. Most recently, Claire held the position of Head of Facilities Investment at the England and Wales Cricket Board, where they managed facility investments and oversaw financial reporting. Throughout their career, Claire has demonstrated strong accounting and financial management skills, as well as the ability to effectively liaise with various stakeholders.

Claire Gooch completed a Diploma in Leadership and Management (Level 5) at the Chartered Management Institute from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor's degree (BCom) in Accounting and Finance from the University of Birmingham between 1997 and 2000. Earlier in their education, Claire attended Ridings High School from 1990 to 1997, but no specific degree or field of study information is provided for this period.