Ipswich Borough Council
Mike Bourne MCIMSPA has an extensive career in sports and facilities management, currently serving as the Sports Service Swimming Centres Facilities Manager for Ipswich Borough Council since June 1997. This role involves overseeing the operations of the swimming service. Additionally, Mike has experience as an ECC Manager, managing a 24/7 emergency control center, and has adapted to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic by taking on a management role in the Community Safety Service. Previously, Mike held the position of Cultural Services Lead Duty Officer managing a large sports facility and served as Swimming Development Manager at Cedarwood Primary School, where involvement included participation in the premises health and safety committee. Earlier in their career, Mike worked as a Bar & Event Coordinator for Colchester Borough Council. Educational credentials include diplomas in Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, as well as a degree in Computing.