Nicola Roberts

Employer Engagement Lead - Connect to Work

Nicola Roberts is the Employer Engagement Lead for the Connect to Work programme in Lancashire, where she aims to build strong partnerships between employers, training providers, and local communities to create meaningful employment opportunities. With extensive experience in early careers recruitment, stakeholder engagement, and talent development, she is passionate about helping people connect with sustainable careers and supporting inclusive business growth.

Outside of work, Nicola enjoys travelling, camping and exploring new places.

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Latest Updates and Events

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Connect to Work Launch Events Bring Stakeholders Together Across Lancashire

Connect to Work marked a major milestone this month, hosting three successful launch events to celebrate the programme going fully live across Lancashire and strengthen relationships with partners...

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Inclusive Recruitment: Strengthening Employer Practice Across Lancashire

The Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub hosted a highly successful Inclusive Recruitment training session on 18th March 2026 at the Samlesbury Hotel, bringing together employers from across the county to explore...

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Successful start to Connect to Work: Supporting Lancashire Residents into Employment

Connect to Work, a new employment support initiative fully funded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), has reached its six‑month milestone in Lancashire after launching at...