CMI North East, Yorkshire and Humberside facilitates and supports professional development and networking for CMI members who live and/or work in the North East, Yorkshire and Humberside region. Our professional CMI volunteers from the Regional Board are responsible for developing and delivering regional activities and/or seminars/webinars designed for all CMI members within our region, all aligned to the CMI Professional Standard.
We fully support the aims and objectives of the CMI and the importance of leadership and management for individuals and organisations committed to professional and responsible leadership. In that regard, and at a regional level, our focus continues to be our members within the North East, Yorkshire and Humberside.
We work closely with CMI and all our CMI regions to support members in their development of management and leadership competencies and in the growth of their professional networks. We work with members to organise events in the North East, Yorkshire and Humberside which are relevant to them, to share information using a range of media and to build links with other professional bodies, higher education institutions, employers and other community partners.
The Regional Board looks forward to meeting you and working together as we continue to jointly shape the future of leadership and management excellence in the region and as Chair, I would like to personally invite you to join our community by connecting with us on social media.
If you would like to know further information about activities in your region or would like to get involved, get in touch.
01536 207394
Jessica has a MBA from the University of Huddersfield and currently works as a senior manager in the Civil Service, specialising in change management and business transformation.
She is experienced at working in the public, private and third sector, including setting up and running her own business.
Jessica is a Chartered Manager, Mental Health First Aider and an NHS Volunteer.
Email: jessica.jubb@neyh-cmi.org.uk
HR and leadership professional, specialising in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Cultural Intelligence (CQ)
Built on a solid foundation of nearly 20 years commissioned military service, Sarah’s varied career focuses on people and culture including roles leading on personnel practice, employment policy, international gender perspectives and a number of high profile activities towards proactive inclusion in other militaries. As a HR and latterly EDI Director Sarah moved into a global role in HSBC, then the UK Home Office as a Senior Civil Servant working on EDI Reform through the lens of Windrush and most recently at a large NHS Foundation Trust where she was exposed to the complex issues around health inequalities. Specialist skills have been developed across areas including employee pipeline and proposition including responsible recruitment, workforce planning, learning & development, talent management, corporate sustainability, risk and governance, wellbeing, retention and reward.
Working as a partner and active ally in developing employee networks from a policy perspective Sarah identified there was a gap in the provision to share opportunities, inspiration and experiences and in 2015 established a Women’s Inspirational Network Group to support RAF serving personnel and veterans which operates entirely virtually and currently has an active membership of over 3500 members. Since retiring from the military Sarah has channelled her voice into the veteran space and recently participated in the Military Afterlives project video campaign to create change around the perceptions and societal understanding of veterans. Sarah uses her position and connections to support the better distribution of opportunities and plays an active role in the Northern Power Women movement to support for women from, working in or living in the North; volunteers as a School governor and Trustee, and regularly acts as a judge for cross-sector recognition and award schemes.
Keen to work across a number of organisations to connect, celebrate and positively disrupt towards greater equity and inclusion Sarah founded an independent people consultancy which to date has included the delivery of learning content to a large government department, leading the facilitation of a global leadership evaluation and also contributing to horizon scanning research on ESG issues. An active CMI Companion and advocate for inclusive management and leadership provision for all, Sarah will be taking on a role as Board Chair, North East, Yorkshire and Humberside Region in Autumn 23.
Leanne studied Zoology and Environmental Management before joining the Environment Agency where she is a operations manager and trained facilitator with a passion for coaching and communications.
As an advocate of lifelong learning and continuing professional development, Leanne has established a range of training days, courses and work packages to support staff from a range of disciplines to develop their technical leadership and transferable skills. She is dedicated to delivering inclusive, relevant content and events, led by customer needs.
Joselyn studied Sociology at Newcastle University before making the move towards specialising in marketing and communications. Having worked both agency and in-house, Joselyn helps organisations understand and challenge the status-quo, delivering confident and eloquent messaging in challenging situations.
With over a decade of experience, communications expert Joselyn is an award-winning media professional who combines a creative spirit with practical corporate knowledge.
Ever level-headed, she strives to provide consummate strategic support to brands and companies at times when they are most in need, specialising in corporate communications, crisis management and reputational damage.
Working as Head of Communications for Portakabin, Joselyn is currently studying for her CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership.
Sarah is an experienced change and delivery leader with over 17 years of experience in delivering technology and business change. She joined Lloyds Banking Group (LBG) in 2008 as a Senior Test Analyst and having worked in various roles she is currently leading a team for Technology Policy as a Senior Manager in the Chief Information Office at LBG.
Sarah is passionate about Diversity and Inclusion and has been actively involved in leading D&I initiatives to support under- represented colleagues within LBG. She has served as a Steering Committee Member for the Ethnic Minority REACH Network at LBG and was the Events lead for the Network.
She is excited to be on the CMI- NEYH Board as the Diversity and Inclusion lead, as it would enable her to utilise the CMI platform to help managers and members to recognise the benefit that the diverse workforce can bring through not just diverse background but through diversity of thought, experience, and creativity. She is also a Trustee at Women’s Health Matters.
Sarah holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Sheffield and is currently pursuing her Senior Leaders Masters Degree Apprenticeship Executive MBA at the Henley Business School. She currently resides in Halifax with her husband and two young girls.
Kirsty has an MBA, a BA & BSc (Hons) in Interactive Multimedia from the University of Huddersfield and Social Psychology plus Philosophy from the Open University. A Charted Manager of the CMI, Kirsty is currently completing a PhD in Business and Management. With a focus on latent and necessity entrepreneurial skills within individuals in marginalised communities.
Kirsty has run her own multimedia and digital agency since 2008. She is also the founder and managing director of an apprenticeship training provider. Delivering Digital Marketing apprenticeships and training across the UK, since 2014.
Her passion lies in giving back to her community. As well as her core business, she makes time to deliver a community-focused service that supports confidence-building, delivers career advice, and mentors individuals from marginalised groups to set up and run their own business. Throughout this, she focuses on generating local employment opportunities, promoting economic growth, and facilitating social inclusion. She is also a BAME ambassador at the University of Huddersfield.
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