Helen joined YTKO as a Programme Director in our Torbay office in October 2010, bringing with her a wealth of management and people skills.

She previously worked as Chief Officer for East Devon Council for Voluntary Service, where she was responsible for the day to day management of a regional charity, including internal and external projects, budgets, staff, attracting funding and partnering with organisations such as the Big Lottery Fund, Devon County Council and the Primary Care Trust.

Prior to that Helen worked for a company that delivered Welfare to Work programs on behalf the Department of Work and Pensions, Jobcentre Plus and the European Social Fund. As the Operations Manager she managed over 80 staff across six offices in Devon and Cornwall and was responsible for the scheduling and delivery of all contracts. Helen led the South West to become the highest achieving during her time at the company.

Helen has also worked with unemployed and disadvantaged clients, moving them toward employment, education and training related goals.

Since joining YTKO she has been instrumental in the setup of Outset in Torbay, which has required contacting and building relationships with partner organisations, marketing the project across the area, involvement in working groups and enabling staff to deliver Outset to the people of Torbay.