Meet the Team

I joined the See it Be it Team at the beginning of 2023, after working in a number of education settings, most recently as a Careers Leader. 

As well as supporting employers to engage in careers education, I am project lead on the BiG Challenge and BiG Community Challenge.

I studied chemistry at University and worked in the pharmaceutical industry after graduating.

I did my work experience at a veterinary surgery and my first job was as a Sandwich Artist in Subway. Yes, that was really my job title! 

My role with the team is as an Enterprise Coordinator, supporting Careers Leaders in schools and colleges. With 15 years of expertise in the field of careers education, I have successfully helped students identify their strengths, interests, and career paths. My goal is to bridge the gap between education and the workforce by fostering partnerships between schools, businesses, and community organisations.

I did my work experience at a local GP surgery where I got to shadow a number of healthcare professionals. My first job was at kitchen company working in the sales department.

As Pathways & Progressions Manager in the Lifelong Learning and Skills Service I manage our brilliant See It Be It Team and also work with partners to make sure that young people make a successful journey from education to employment. This is the best job I have ever had and I get to work and meet with some incredible young people, colleagues, teachers, employers, parents/carers along the way. 

I did my work experience at the  Worksop Guardian as I really wanted my future to be in journalism but volunteering to support young people in custody opened my eyes to other career options

I lead on developing 14-24 education, employment and training opportunities with a range of educationalists and partners for our vulnerable young people in Sheffield to raise participation, increase their entry level learning provision and seek out sector based supported entry level employment opportunities.  Previously, I was the vocational lead at Sheaf Training Specialist College which assists young people with Education Health Care Plans to prepare for transitions to adulthood.

My initial work experience was mucking out 22 stables each morning, and teaching customers to ride, then as a Visitor Guide at Newby Hall & Gardens.  

My favourite paid job ever was driving the sports speed rescue boat at Rother Valley Country Park providing water sports coaching and rescue for customers.

I'm a SEND Enterprise Coordinator working to improve careers education and raise aspirations for young people with SEND in the city region. I love working with SEND, mainstream schools and colleges to deliver meaningful and impactful careers strategies in line with the Gatsby Benchmarks.

I believe in equal opportunities and employment is for everyone, and I know that all young people are capable of achieving whatever they set out to with the right support and guidance.

With over 10 years of experience in special education needs, my motto is 'Focus On What You Can Do, Not What You Can't' and I believe with access to excellent careers education, we can improve aspirations for all young people.

I did my work experience at Don Valley Sport Stadium and my first job was as customer service assistant at Marks & Spencer’s.

Fran is Currently on Maternity Leave, returning April 2024