Podcasts

The Greater Lincolnshire Visitor Economy - A Career with HEART

16/08/24

Hayley Toyne (Growth Manager, Lincolnshire County Council), talks to Emma Olivier-Townrow who is the Director of The Business Creative Lincolnshire and Business Development Manager at Stokes Tea & Coffee to discuss how the Visitor Economy presents significant opportunities for innovation, career development, and sustainable practises in the region.   
Hayley and Emma highlight the Visitor Economy Boards recent marketing campaign; promoting the array of career pathways into the vibrant sector and the incredible natural assets and visitor hotspots in Greater Lincolnshire. 

Great for: Education providers, students, parents, businesses, supply chains, business leaders, and skills stakeholders.

To find out more about the Visitor Economy sector click here

#VisitorEconomy #Hospitality #Events #Arts #Retail #Tourism #Lincolnshire #Skills #Careers #Business

Skills Needed for a Successful Humber Freeport

05/06/24

Halina Davies (Partnerships and Programmes Executive Manager), talks to Professor James Gilbert who is the Research, Development & Innovation Lead for the Aura Innovation Centre at the University of Hull, and Professor Sharon Green, Dean of Executive Education and Skills from the University of Lincoln, to discuss how the Humber Freeport presents significant opportunities for economic growth, job creation, and sustainable development in the region.

Great for: Businesses, supply chains, academics, business leaders, and skills stakeholders.

To find out more about the Humber Freeport click here

#Humber #Freeport #Skills #Innovation #Network #business #Lincolnshire

The Humber Freeport is a Beacon of Opportunity

03/06/24

Halina Davies (Partnerships and Programmes Executive Manager), talks to Richard Webster, HFIC Business Innovation Manager and Professor James Gilbert who is the Research, Development & Innovation Lead for the Aura Innovation Centre at the University of Hull, to discuss how the Humber Freeport is a beacon of opportunity, driving innovation, economic growth, and sustainability. Its collaborative efforts, university partnerships, and focus on green energy position it as a transformative force in the UK

Great for: Businesses, supply chains, academics, business leaders, and skills stakeholders.

To fiind out more about the Humber Freeport click here 

#Humber #Freeport #Innovation #Network #business #Lincolnshire

Thriving Manufacturing Businesses in Lincolnshire

05/02/24

Darren Joint (outgoing Chair of the LEP Manufacturing Board), talks to Robin Lyle, Chief Technical Director at Dynex Semiconductors and member of the Manufacturing Board about the challenges within the sector, the thriving manufacturing businesses in the county and increasing need for skill and innovation support

Great for: Manufacturing and engineering businesses and organisations, supply chains, academics, business leaders, and skills stakeholders.

To fiind out more about the Manufacturing Board click here 

#Manufacturing #Engineering #Skills #Innovation #Network #business #Lincolnshire

Innovation in the Health and Care Sector

08/09/23

Dean Fathers (outgoing Chair of the LEP Health & Care Board), talks to Nikki Cooke – the new Chair leading Health and Care, and CEO of LIVES, alongside Rachel Linstead, CEO of Firecracker

Dean Fathers (outgoing Chair of the LEP Health & Care Board), talks to Nikki Cooke – the new Chair leading Health and Care, and CEO of LIVES, alongside Rachel Linstead, CEO of Firecracker, about some of the transformational projects underway and in place bringing real innovation to the sector and wider supply chains across, health, care, pharmaceuticals, and medicine, and the unique solutions Greater Lincolnshire has driven to harness the expertise and opportunity available locally.

Great for: Health, Care, and Pharmaceutical businesses and organisations, supply chains, academics, business leaders, and skills stakeholders.

To find out more about the Health & Care Enterprise Board, click here

#Health #Care #Pharmaceuticals #Innovation #Network #business #Lincolnshire

Opportunities in the Defence and Security Sector

27/06/23

Julian Free (CBE), Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Lincoln talks to Tony Burnell, CEO at Metis Aerospace

Julian Free (CBE), Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Lincoln talks to Tony Burnell, CEO at Metis Aerospace about the ever-expanding range of opportunities for businesses and wider supply chains to engage with the Defence and security sector; highlighting the importance of collaboration between SME’s, Primes and supply chains for the local economy.

They discuss the creation and development of the Greater Lincolnshire Defence & Security Network, which enables businesses to lead and shape the sector, draw on Government funding, and develop ideas, innovations and new products.

Great for: Defence & Security businesses, supply chains, business leads, skills stakeholders.

To find out more contact the Greater Lincolnshire Regional Defence & Security Cluster here or contact GLRDSC@lincolnshire.gov.uk  

Businesses Working with Schools to Drive Career Opportunities

16/03/23

Hayley Beardmore - Enterprise Coordinator for the Greater Lincolnshire LEP Careers Hub talks to Jen Vincent - Director for Business Engagement at the Engineering North Lincolnshire University Technical College (ENLUTC)

Hayley Beardmore has an insightful conversation with Jen Vincent about the importance and benefits of school careers teams collaborating with local businesses to raise the profile of their sector, the importance of transferable and learnt skills, and routes into the workplace.

Great for: Teachers, parents, students, business leads, skills stakeholders

To find out more contact the Greater Lincolnshire Careers Hub here or contact Lee.Douglas@lincolnshire.gov.uk on 07785 456628. 

Nurturing the Next Generation of Leaders in the Food Sector

16/03/23

Sarah Louise Fairburn - Deputy Chair of the Greater Lincolnshire LEP, Chair of the Food Board, and Founder of Imp&Maker talks to Jane Spurden - Careers Lead for Bakkavor and Enterprise Adviser supporting Bourne Grammar School.

In our first ever pilot podcast, Sarah Louise Fairburn talks to Jane Spurden at Bakkavor - leaders in bringing innovative fresh food to consumers - about nurturing the next generation of leaders in the food sector through fantastic collaborations with schools.

Great for: Teachers, parents, students, business leads, skills stakeholders

To find out more contact the Greater Lincolnshire Careers Hub here or contact Lee.Douglas@lincolnshire.gov.uk on 07785 456628.