Paul Armstrong

Biography

Paul is responsible for leading the development and quality assurance of the University’s degree apprenticeship and skills bootcamp provision, coordinating a professional service team providing administrative and business support to our tutors, learners, and employers across England.

Acting as Inspection Nominee, Paul leads on our quality framework for Ofsted and has contributed to various trailblazers, shaping our approach to apprenticeship delivery. Before joining the university in 2014, Paul previously managed local economic development, investment, and growth in local government in Lincolnshire and then in the Peak District.

Qualifications and memberships

University of Hull - BA (Hons) Geography and Sociology

University of Manchester - MA Urban Design & Regeneration

Ashridge Business School - Leadership programme with Local Government Association

Academic and research interests

Widening participation in higher education through apprenticeship provision

Recent external roles

Cumbria Work-based Provider Network

Previous Board Observer for Cumbria Tourism

Member of BEC Business Cluster network

 

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