Liz joined AdviceUK as its Chief Executive in April 2023 and is responsible for the leadership and overall management of the charity. She works with Trustees and staff to support AdviceUK’s c800 members as well as other advice organisations to be efficient, competent and effective. Also to campaign for a policy environment that supports them and people needing advice. All this supports AdviceUK to achieve its vision of a society wherein every individual, regardless of means, is able to access the advice they need in order to exercise their rights and deal with any legal and social welfare problems they may face.
Liz began her working life as a journalist before moving into campaigning and communication roles in both public sector and charitable organisations. In her last role, as chief executive of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY), Liz ensured its c18,000 members (childminders, nurseries, pre-schools and nannies) were given the advice and support they need to provide high quality early education and childcare in England and Wales. Also, to ensure members’ vital services are valued and the policy and regulatory frameworks they operate within supports them to deliver high quality services and remain sustainable.
Liz has also served as a Trustee on a number of other children’s charities as well as represented PACEY on a wide range of government, regulatory and research organisation’s strategic advisory groups. She has also given evidence to numerous select committees considering early education. In her spare time, Liz is a volunteer mentor for the charity Brightside which provides disadvantaged young people with advice and encouragement to plan their future career.
