Rory Abbott

Rory Abbott is an experienced professional in project management and youth employability, currently serving as the Projects and Contracts Manager and Project Lead at The Education People since September 2018, where responsibilities include bid writing and coordinating the Countywide SENCO Forum for Kent. Prior roles include Deputy Area Lead at Kent County Council and Participation and Progression Manager at The MyTrust, as well as Service Director at Medway Youth Trust. Rory Abbott has a strong background in youth services, having held positions such as Head of Youth Employability at change, grow, live and Team Leader at Connexions. Educational qualifications include a Level 7 Certificate in Project Management from the Chartered Management Institute and a Foundation degree in Working with Young People from the University of Brighton, along with a Bachelor of Science in Geography from Canterbury Christ Church University.