Andrew Leeming

Andrew's responsibilities in YNYPU are to:

• Manage the Partnership Unit's role in research and intelligence, in particular the production of the economic assessment; 
• Maximise the benefits of funding programmes in York and North Yorkshire;
• Lead on specific areas of partnership and strategy development such as rural economy, culture and tourism;
• Deputise for the Executive Manager.

Andrew is seconded from Ryedale District Council where he previously undertook the role of Economic Development manager, heading up the Tourism and Economic Development function at the Council. 

Direct Number 01904 477973
andrew.leeming@ynypu.org.uk

Susan Christie

Susan's  responsibilities in YNYPU are to:

• Manage the operation of the office and the financial administration of the Unit;
• Support other staff in the Unit through event management and providing a secretariat function to a number of key partnerships;
• Oversee health and safety and first-aid issues for the Unit.

Susan is employed by North Yorkshire County Council. Prior to joining the Partnership Unit, Susan qualified in Training Development as a Trainer. She also worked on behalf of a private Telecoms company using publishing & graphic design packages to produce booklets and more latterly, worked in a busy solicitors practice.

Direct Number 01904 477970
susan.christie@ynypu.org.uk

Jim Pearse

Jim's responsibilities in YNYPU are to:

• Provide advice and guidance on voluntary and community sector project development and related issues; 
• Provide training on developing and submitting funding applications, and administering projects for organisations and individuals working in the voluntary and community sector; 
• Support voluntary and community sector participation in sub-regional investment planning including providing a bridge between the voluntary and community sector and the wider partnership in North Yorkshire. 

Jim is the European Funding and Sub-regional Investment Planning Officer, employed by the North Yorkshire Forum for Voluntary Organisations, and is co-located at the Partnership Unit.   Jim's post is part funded by Objective 2 Technical Assistance and Yorkshire Forward.  He has been directly involved in community based regeneration activities, in both rural and urban areas, developing and managing ESF, ERDF, LEADER and SRB funded projects.

Direct Number 01904 477972
jim.pearse@ynypu.org.uk

Julie Chandler

Julie’s responsibilities in YNYPU are to:

• Lead and manage the North Yorkshire Learning Partnership (NYLP) in conjunction with the Chairman;

• Ensure the key targets and objectives of the NYLP are achieved;

• Develop and sustain effective and inclusive partnership working with learning providers, intermediaries and other key strategic partners.

Julie is seconded to the Partnership Unit from North Yorkshire County Council.  Prior to joining North Yorkshire, Julie worked in Humberside where she managed a range of delivery contracts including Connexions, Nextstep and work experience.  Julie’s post is funded by the Skills Funding Agency.

Direct Number 01904 477979
julie.chandler@ynypu.org.uk

Antonia Mackerell                                                                                                                              

Antonia’s responsibilities in YNYPU are to:

• Prepare and manage the production of Progress in the Sub Region/City Region publications which set out all the key data in a set of agreed regional indicators;  
• Analyse research findings and data and presenting the results to partner organisations, including production of monthly economic bulletins;  
• Provide information and support to the Sub Regional/City Regional Data and Intelligence Partnerships.

Antonia is employed by North Yorkshire County Council to provide the research function for the Unit and the Leeds City Region secretariat.  Before joining the Partnership Unit, Antonia worked in the Highways and Transportation Business Unit within North Yorkshire County Council.

Direct Number 01904 477978
antonia.mackerell@ynypu.org.uk

Anthony Gray        

Anthony's responsibilities in YNYPU are to: 

• Analyse research findings and data and present the results to partner organisations.
• Provide information and support to the Sub Regional/City Regional Data and Intelligence Partnerships

Anthony is employed by North Yorkshire County Council on a temporary basis to provide research assistance to the Unit and the Leeds City region secretariat.

Before joining the Unit Anthony worked self-employed Researcher.

Direct Number  01904 477975
anthony.gray@ynypu.org.uk

Tania Weston                                                                                                                             

Tania's responsibilities in YNYPU are to:

• Advocate and promote the opportunities and benefits of the 2012 Olympic Games and its legacy within York and North Yorkshire;
• Provide assistance with funding to support and develop York and North Yorkshire's creative industries, festivals and events;
• To develop and deliver actions and programmes set out within the Outdoor Adventure Strategy for North Yorkshire.

Tania is employed by North Yorkshire County Council to provide the secretariat function of the Cultural Partnership.  Before joining the Partnership Unit, Tania worked for English Heritage.

Direct Number  01904 477976
tania.weston@ynypu.org.uk

Updated on 21st April 2011