Sophie Hartley

Sophie Hartley is an accomplished professional in the health and life sciences sector, currently serving as the Sector Development Relationship Manager for Trade & Investment at York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority and the Sector Development Manager for Health and Life Sciences at Invest in York & North Yorkshire since May 2023. Previous experience includes roles at UK Coaching, where Sophie Hartley held various positions such as Partnership Development Manager, Coaching Solutions Manager, Coach Development Manager, and Relationship Manager between April 2018 and March 2023. Prior to UK Coaching, Sophie Hartley was the Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, Sponsorship and Brand at HomeServe from September 2015 to April 2018, and served at Premiership Rugby in multiple roles, including CSR Delivery Manager and National Community Programme Coordinator from August 2008 to August 2015. Sophie Hartley earned a 2:1 BSc in Sport and Exercise Science from Sheffield Hallam University from 2005 to 2008 and attended Harrogate Grammar School from 1998 to 2005.