Jo previously worked for Rochdale Borough Council for 17 years where she undertook a variety of roles and responsibilities, including raising of the participation age agenda and careers education, information, advice & guidance. Jo then became the Inclusion Lead Officer within school improvement, responsible for several teams, working with primary and secondary heads on a myriad of inclusion projects. She also led the work to develop Alternative Provision across the Borough. Now with Altus Education Partnership as their Partnership Development Manager, Jo leads and manages Children’s University, REACH (Rochdale Enrichment Activity Hub) platform and Altus Community Food Hub. Jo is proactive and attends a number of Boroughwide networks and forums, working with a wide range of partners. Jo is a Trustee at Rochdale AFC Community Trust, Dale Futures and Rochdale Training. She also loves the theatre and is part of an amateur dramatics society.