Leigh McLaughlin
Employment & Skills Coordinator (Social Value)
Leigh is Lancashire LEP Social Value Employment and Skills Coordinator. He is responsible for embedding social value, working proactively with the Skills Hub team, Lancashire County Council, the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership and wider authorities, employers, providers and partners.
Leigh has worked in a range of sectors focussing on roles that have supported the socio-economic development of people, places and communities. Leigh has experience in local government, transport, further education and most recently worked in Social Housing where he won several awards for his work around embedding social value into procurement, partnerships and capital projects.
Latest Updates and Events
Get Lancashire Working
A plan to support more people across Lancashire into work has been approved by the Lancashire Combined County Authority (LCCA). As discussed at the LCCA’s latest meeting, the...
Market Engagement Event for ASF and Skills Bootcamps
Market Engagement Event for ASF and Skills Bootcamps in Lancashire 4th September 2025. This event aimed to: Share the LCCA strategic objectives and provide an opportunity to shape...
Hundreds of Young People Inspired to Pursue AI, Cyber Security, Science, Technology and Engineering Careers at TeenTech Lancashire Festival 2025
More than 1800, Year 8 and 9 pupils from across Lancashire took part in the 2025 TeenTech Lancashire Festival programme. Starting with a virtual event in February, followed...