New lead in drive to help employers deliver jobs in run up to 2012 Games

The London Skills and Employment Board has today welcomed the appointment of Carrie England as Director of the London Employer Accord which seeks to forge partnerships between London employers and government agencies helping out of work Londoners back into employment. Under the Accord businesses commit to making more entry-level opportunities available to Londoners in return for a commitment from employment and training agencies to provide a supply of trained job ready candidates.

Carrie England brings a wealth of senior management experience gained in the tourism industry and has recently been working with major London employers to pilot the Accord which so far has supported 100 Londoners into employment. She will lead a team of twelve and pull together the various public employment and training services available into an integrated offer for London employers. The new team will work closely with partners such as the London Development Agency, the Learning and Skills Council and Job Centre Plus.

Harvey McGrath, Vice Chair of the London Skills and Employment Board, welcomed Carrie to the role: "This is a key appointment in taking forward the Board's ambition to simplify the skills and employment landscape in London and improving opportunities for those Londoners looking for work. Carrie has a very exciting and challenging role in helping to realise the Board's ambitions.”

Grant Hearn, Chief Executive of Travelodge and the London Skills and Employment Board's lead on the Accord commented: "I look forward to working with Carrie and have every confidence in her ability to make the Accord work for London's employers. Carrie is a confident and talented individual and we are fortunate to have recruited someone with her strengths to lead this important project.”

Carrie England said: "I am really privileged to be offered this role and look forward to working with London employers and key public sector agencies to get more Londoners back to work."


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Home About Strategy Meetings and minutes E-newsletter Press releases Publications Useful links FAQs Contact us	New lead in drive to help employers deliver jobs in run up to 2012 Games The London Skills and Employment Board has today welcomed the appointment of Carrie England as Director of the London Employer Accord which seeks to forge partnerships between London employers and government agencies helping out of work Londoners back into employment. Under the Accord businesses commit to making more entry-level opportunities available to Londoners in return for a commitment from employment and training agencies to provide a supply of trained job ready candidates. Carrie England brings a wealth of senior management experience gained in the tourism industry and has recently been working with major London employers to pilot the Accord which so far has supported 100 Londoners into employment. She will lead a team of twelve and pull together the various public employment and training services available into an integrated offer for London employers. The new team will work closely with partners such as the London Development Agency, the Learning and Skills Council and Job Centre Plus. Harvey McGrath, Vice Chair of the London Skills and Employment Board, welcomed Carrie to the role: "This is a key appointment in taking forward the Board's ambition to simplify the skills and employment landscape in London and improving opportunities for those Londoners looking for work. Carrie has a very exciting and challenging role in helping to realise the Board's ambitions.” Grant Hearn, Chief Executive of Travelodge and the London Skills and Employment Board's lead on the Accord commented: "I look forward to working with Carrie and have every confidence in her ability to make the Accord work for London's employers. Carrie is a confident and talented individual and we are fortunate to have recruited someone with her strengths to lead this important project.” Carrie England said: "I am really privileged to be offered this role and look forward to working with London employers and key public sector agencies to get more Londoners back to work."