Leading With Purpose

In this episode of Fit For Purpose, hosts Matthew McPherson and Nick Forbes delve into the world of missions, politics, and energy. Join them as they discuss the bold and long-term missions outlined in the conference manifesto, the government's shift towards enabling and facilitating, and the challenges faced by the civil service. From the progress in green energy to the role of media in triba...

Join hosts Matthew McPherson and Nick Forbes in the latest episode of Fit For Purpose's Friday Take as they delve into the pressing issues of government reform, railway nationalization, by-election surprises, clean air zones, party conferences, reshuffling, and the power of fear and hope in political campaigns. Get ready for a thought-provoking discussion that explores the challenges and poten...

Summary: Prepare to navigate the transformative vision of the Labour Party's 'Opportunity Mission,' which places education at the core of creating an equitable society for all. Step inside the world of politics and education, and discover the pivotal role of Bridget Phillipson. Join us as we explore the impact of Sure Start Centres and the importance of reading bedtime stories to child...

This week on the Fit for Purpose podcast, Justine is joined by James Peirson - General Counsel & Chief Purpose Officer at Virgin Money.

This week, Justine is joined by Professor Graeme Atherton, Head of the Centre for Inequality and Levelling Up (CEILUP) at the University of West London (UWL). They talk about CEILUP and the importance of research at UWL, with its strong links to business and industry. They also discuss the launch of a new employer survey on social mobility that is being run by UWL and the Purpose Coalition to open...

On this week's podcast Justine is joined by Sean Haley, Chief Executive Officer at Sodexo UK & Ireland. They talk about Sodexo's purpose and its commitment to giving opportunity to people no matter what their background. Sean explains various initiatives that Sodexo runs to encourage those furthest from the workplace into employment, as well as touching on the organisation's pathway to Net Zero.

Tracy Damestani, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Ambassadeurs Group, talks to guest host Lord Walney about the Group's ambition to give back to society. They discuss the iconic Les Ambassadeurs Club in central London and the ongoing work to raise vital funds for charities and good causes. Tracy also talks about the Group's commitment to its work family - paying the Living Wage Plus and launchin...

Cllr Louise McKinlay

This week on the Fit For Purpose podcast, Justine is joined by Sinead Rocks, Managing Director for Nations & Regions at Channel 4.

On the latest episode of fit for purpose, Justine Greening is joined by Nicola Drury, UK apprenticeships manager at Amazon.

As we celebrate national apprenticeship week, Justine Greening talks to the Interim Chair and CEO of Leonardo UK, Clive Higgins.  To find about apprenticeships and Careers at Leonardo visit uk.leonardo.com.

This week on the Fit For Purpose podcast Justine is joined by Tim Mortlock, CEO of SMS Plc.

This week on the Fit For Purpose podcast Justine is joined by Chief Executive Officer at Centrica, Chris O'shea.

On the latest episode of the Fit For Purpose podcast Justine is joined by Professor Martin Jones, Vice-Chancellor at Staffordshire University. They discuss the priorities for the higher education sector over the next few years, including its micro-credential approach to learning. Travelodge, one of the UK’s largest budget hotel chains, which operates over 590 hotels across the UK, Ireland and Spai...

On the latest episode of the Fit For Purpose podcast Justine is joined by Hannah Thomson, Chief People Officer at Travelodge. Travelodge, one of the UK’s largest budget hotel chains, which operates over 590 hotels across the UK, Ireland and Spain and employs over 10,000 colleagues, in partnership with Purpose Coalition Travelodge is soon to launch their own Levelling Up Impact Report. This study w...

On our latest Fit for Purpose podcast Justine is joined by Graeme Boylen, HR Director at Tarmac. They discuss Tarmac's talent pipeline, covering outreach into schools, its extensive apprenticeship programme and how the organisation ensures that people are able to progress in their careers.

This week guest host Anne Milton is joined by Patricia Davies CEO of Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust to discuss the community the trust serves, dealing with workforce challenges and being a lead provider in the COVID-19 vaccination programme.

This week guest host Anne Milton is joined by Jacqui Smith to discuss the Barts Health Futures hub and Jacqui's career from the first female Home Secretary to the Chair of Barts Health NHS Trust & Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust.

This week Justine is joined by Alaya Amadi - Holloway, Founder and Director of FirstGens.

This week Justine is joined by Siobhan Melia, CEO of Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust.

This week Justine is joined by Sharon Davies, Chief Executive at Young Enterprise. Young Enterprise is a leading employability and financial education charity empowering young people across the UK.

This week Justine is joined by Anne Coyle, Managing Director of South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust.

Justine's latest guest is Professor David Green, Vice-Chancellor at the University of Worcester. They discuss the University of Worcester's diverse student background, its commitment to the local community, and the upcoming 10th anniversary of The Hive.

This week Justine is joined by Lyn Simpson, Chief Executive of North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. They discuss the importance of an integrated care service, the challenges of an ageing and rural population, and the wide variety of employment opportunities within the NHS.

On this week’s podcast Justine is joined by Victoria Pickles, Deputy CEO at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust. They discuss the large and varied population the Trust serves, the importance of diversity and inclusion, and Victoria’s career path which started out as a cleaner in the NHS.