Andrew Harper

Andrew Harper has a diverse work history with experience in various charitable organizations and governmental agencies. Most recently, they served as the Director of Partnerships, Public Affairs & Family Outcomes for Family Fund, the UK's largest charity for families raising disabled or seriously ill children. Prior to that, they were the Director of Business Development & Marketing at the D.I.S.C. Registered Charity, where they worked with individuals facing barriers to inclusion. Andrew also held the position of Partnership Manager at Shaw Trust, a charity focused on delivering employment and social care interventions. Earlier in their career, Harper worked at North Yorkshire County Council and the Cairngorms National Park Authority, where they held leadership roles in economic and rural development. Andrew also worked at One NorthEast, One North East, English Partnerships, Durham County Council, and Oswestry Borough Council, where they contributed to various projects in economic development and community engagement.

Andrew Harper received a Certificate in Management from The Open University in 2003-2004. In 1990-1991, they pursued an MSc in Technical Change & Regional Development at Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd. Prior to that, from 1986 to 1990, they completed a BA (Hons) in Business Studies at the University of Plymouth.