Melinda Dixon serves as the Training Development Manager at NCVO since May 2023, where responsibilities include managing the open course programme, designing course schedules, and ensuring financial targets are met. Prior to this role, Melinda was the Head of Training at Child Bereavement UK, leading training initiatives and managing a team to ensure successful income targets. Melinda's experience also includes the position of Global Head of Learning and Development at FDM Group, and Head of Internal Communications and Head of Learning and Development at Blind Veterans UK. Earlier in the career, Melinda was a Partner at Cooke Burton Management Consultants, Contracts Manager at Training Enterprise Council, and held roles at Control Data Services Inc, Accountancy Personnel Limited, and Thompson Direct Marketing, Inc. Melinda holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and History from the University of Exeter and an ILM level 7 Certificate in Executive Coaching.