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.
Explore how leaders and managers can effectively support and manage people with disabilities and long term health conditions.
A conversation around Simon’s career and journey to become CMI Chartered Manager of the Year 2021.
Explore the causes and implications of the Gender Pay Gap and what businesses are doing to address the issue.
Explore how to use technology and cyber security best practices to deliver greater business value and results.
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 senior leader with over 20 years of experience in delivering technology and business change. She is a Senior Manager at the Financial Conduct Authority. Prior to joining the FCA in June 2023, she was with Lloyds Banking Group for 15 years in various roles.
Sarah is passionate about Diversity and Inclusion and has been actively involved in leading D&I initiatives at workplace. She has recently been appointed as a Co-Chair of the gender network at the FCA. She is the Diversity & Inclusion Lead for the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) North East, Yorkshire & Humberside Regional Board where she is keen to raise awareness through working with CMI to help managers and members 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 completed her Executive MBA at the Henley Business School in 2023 and also has a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Sheffield. She currently resides in West Yorkshire with her husband and two young girls.
Kirsty has an MBA, a BA & BSc (Hons). These degrees range across Interactive Multimedia from the University of Huddersfield and Social Psychology plus Philosophy from the Open University. The academic qualifications are complimented by her CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and
Leadership. A Charted Manager of the CMI, Kirsty is currently in the final year of her PhD in Business and Management. With a focus on latent and necessity entrepreneurial skills within individuals in marginalised communities. Kirsty is the current CMI Volunteer of the year (2023) and has been a member of the NEYH board since April 2019.
Kirsty has run her own multimedia and digital agency since around 2008. She is also the founder and managing director of Qualia Academy, an apprenticeship training provider. Delivering Digital Marketing plus Leadership apprenticeships, and
training across the UK since 2014. Kirsty has worked private, public and charity organisations. She has completed her training as a care experienced panel member via The Rees Foundation, with a view to assess future foster carers from the perspective of having been a young person in care, herself. She has been an
advocates and spokes person for care experienced and ethnic minorities since childhood.
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. She 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.
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