Jane Harrison

Background

About Jane Harrison

Strategic thinker: forward thinking with good understanding of key business issues • Change management: excellent record of initiating and driving change through improving systems and controls; encouraging innovation; improving internal and external reporting; delivering value for money; and developing staff • Leadership: able to articulate longer-term vision whilst ensuring short-term control and stability. An effective communicator using a variety of media to audiences of differing abilities and understanding • Technically strong: highly-qualified accounting professional combining strong technical skills and strategic awareness with a practical and personable approach gained through extensive experience at both executive and non-executive levels within the housing sector and more broadly within the commercial, public and not-for-profit sectors • Staff management: experienced leader and manager. Clear focus on developing staff skills to meet and exceed core competencies and support their future development • Commitment: to identifying and implementing any changes needed to make the best use of resources to deliver corporate goals and objectives; and providing homes and support so that people can live independently within inclusive communities