Issue 12

PCP welcomes new Deputy Chief Executive, Liz Fisher

To support the Pioneering Care Partnership’s (PCP) growth and next stage of development, the charity is delighted to appoint a highly skilled, experienced leader to join the team as Deputy Chief Executive.

Liz Fisher joins PCP with a passion to tackle health inequalities and making a difference for people, with previous experience in overseeing projects in both the community and voluntary sector.

Liz brings senior leadership experience from previous roles with The National Trust and The Auckland Project. Within both organisations, Liz has supported and oversaw projects in similar spheres to the work PCP undertakes, including working in partnership and community development.

Liz said: “I am genuinely honoured to have been offered this role as Deputy Chief Executive at PCP and I’m looking forward to meeting teams, volunteers, and our partners over the next few weeks. As someone with a passion for making a positive impact for communities, this opportunity is a perfect fit.”

Carol said: “The calibre of candidates for the role was very high and Liz is exceptional, bringing a breadth of experience along with a pragmatic 'can do' approach to our wonderful, dedicated team.

“At PCP our values and mission statement of ‘Health, Wellbeing and Learning for All’ is at the core of everything we do. Liz clearly shared our values to make a difference with ambitions to support people and communities. I am looking forward to working closely with Liz, Trustees and the rest of the staff team as we look ahead to the future.”

Bobby Hewitson, Project Development Manager

Bobby has worked in the delivery of community health and wellbeing programmes since 2006. He was employed as a Lifestyle Manager by Leisureworks, a leisure trust set up to deliver services in Derwentside. His experience spans almost two decades and notable projects have included family health and wellbeing, workplace health, exercise referral including cardiac rehabilitation and diabetes, exercise in the community with a focus on walking and cycling for older people, programmes to support physical activity, positive lifestyle change and social opportunities. Many other projects including Wellbeing for Life and Colour Your Life were delivered in partnership with PCP.

Gayle Goldsmith, Project Development Manager

Gayle has an extensive career working in the field of health and social care. For the last 28 years, she has been employed by a North East charity providing specialist support and education to autistic adults and young people.

During this time, she has worked in a diverse range of roles, from support worker to registered manager. More recently she has been working in the position of Learning and Development Manager, coordinating, delivering, and developing bespoke training for 600 staff.

Gayle has successfully managed several CQC registered services, steering and leading change during times of uncertainty in the sector.

Bobby is very committed and enthusiastic about providing opportunities for people to improve their lifestyle and health and wellbeing.

See Bobby's full bio here.

Gayle remains incredibly passionate about promoting the rights and improving the lives of vulnerable people.

See Gayle's full bio here.