Samantha Yates

Samantha Yates is an experienced professional currently serving as the Business Support Manager for Leicestershire Police within the East Midlands Criminal Justice Service since October 2017. In this role, Samantha oversees business support functions such as audit and performance, business planning, continuity, health and safety, training, and service delivery for prosecutions and custody across four police forces. Previously, Samantha managed digital projects and served as Licensing Manager at Mansfield District Council, demonstrating strong leadership and partnership skills. Further experience includes roles as a Licensing Technical Support Officer, Business Support Advisor, Clerk, and Accounts Assistant. Samantha holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from the University of Derby.