Sharon Watts Business and Information Manager
A graduate in European Studies, Sharon has worked for the Unit since 1997 when she started as an administrative assistant with an NVQ in Business Admin. Since then Sharon’s role has grown and developed with the Unit and as Business and Information Officer, her responsibilities include: Day to day management and resourcing of NWRYWU, including overseeing all the administration for the Unit and supporting the team administrator. Sharon works closely with the CEO to support her work and the work of various networks including Integrated Youth Support Network (IYS) and Strategic Leads for Youth Work NW. Sharon monitors and maintains the Unit’s finances, including the preparation of annual accounts and reports. Sharon has obtained an NVQ 4 in Management focusing on the Unit’s governance, market, customers and networks.
When Sharon is not at work, she has a young family to keep her occupied and has recently qualified as a Psychodynamic Counsellor (which may come in handy!).