Nicola Cowburn

Nicola joined Infrastruct in 2007, with a wide range of experience in the private, public and voluntary sectors. She has first-hand experience of researching and creating solutions to support and deliver projects using flair and innovation. She has worked with local government, major companies, small and medium sized community groups, regional and national charities, and the Volunteer Centre and CVS network. She has also sat on strategic working groups within local authorities and worked in tandem with a range of statutory services. Nicola is a competent trainer and has written and delivered courses on a variety of subjects including Communication Skills, Customer Service, Train the Trainer, Monitoring and Evaluation, Feedback Skills, Leadership Skills and Volunteer Management. Nicola has an extensive background in marketing, both in the private and not-for profit sectors, and has organised a number of successful events both individually and in partnership with other organisations. In addition to this she has worked in the private sector for over eleven years in a variety of roles, including within sales and marketing, technical support and quality control with responsibility for high profile projects. She is an Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and of The Institute of Fundraising, also holding approved consultant status for the National Council for Voluntary Organisations since 2007.