Following recent news that the National Heritage Training Group (NHTG) will lose core funding from CITB, the construction sector’s training body, new opportunities for NHTG general manager Cathie Clarke mean that the Group can continue with its planned strategy of ongoing support for heritage, albeit in a reduced, part-time operation, at least for now.
Ray Robertson, NHTG Chair, writes:
One of the most significant consequences of the recent CITB decision to withdraw funding from the National Heritage Training Group and the NHTG Board’s subsequent decision to continue to operate on a part time basis, was the effect on Cathie Clarke who has made such a positive impact since taking on the role of General Manager in August 2014. Cathie’s willingness to continue on a part time basis not only enabled us to put together a rational and deliverable strategy to continue to serve the heritage sector, it also clearly demonstrated her commitment to the cause.
It is therefore not surprising that another organisation has readily appreciated her personal and professional attributes, in particular her enthusiasm, drive and determination and I and the NHTG Board are delighted at the announcement that she has been appointed the new CEO of the Single Ply Roofing Association (SPRA). Not only does this mean that her valuable skills, knowledge and experience remain within the construction sector, but the part time SPRA role neatly dovetails with enabling her to continue in her planned part time role as NHTG General Manager.
This effectively provides the best possible solution all round, providing SPRA with a dynamic successor to build on the foundations laid by James Talman, enabling NHTG to continue with its planned strategy of ongoing support for heritage and giving Cathie the level of employment that had been put at risk following the CITB changes in their funding strategy.
There are no conflicts of interest and indeed much common ground to be explored with SPRA in the operation and ongoing development of our two organisations.
We naturally wish Cathie every success in her new appointment and are delighted that it means she can continue the valuable work she has started with NHTG.
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