PHX has appointed Louise Kirby as the new business leader at its Blackpool centre.
Louise, who has more than two decades of expertise in the welfare-to-work and employability sector, joins from Ingeus Working Well Work and Health in Manchester where she played a pivotal role in supporting learners with complex needs.
Throughout her career, she has managed major employability contracts including New Deal, the Work Programme, Working Well and Pioneer, all supporting unemployed individuals through tailored employment assistance and skills development.
Louise will lead the delivery of the Skills and Restart contracts in Blackpool, focusing on performance, quality, and team development to enhance the impact we have on local communities through tailored support and meaningful outcomes.
Briony Fawcett, managing director, said: “We are happy to welcome Louise to the PHX team. Her experience and passion for delivering outstanding outcomes for learners make her the perfect fit to lead our Blackpool centre.
“Louise’s leadership will be instrumental in driving forward our mission to empower individuals through skills and training, and we look forward to see the positive impact she will have in the local community.”
Louise said: “My passion has always been centred around the participant and learner. I want every individual who walks through our doors to have the best possible experience and feel supported in achieving their goals. PHX offers a local, community-driven approach that really resonated with me. From day one, I’ve felt part of something special.”