Dave Roberts

Skills and Economic Intelligence Officer

Dave joined the Lancashire Skills Hub in July 2025 and is part of the data team that is responsible for collecting, enhancing and analysing data concerning skills, employment, and the wider economy in Lancashire.

Prior to this, Dave had more than two decades of experience primarily in the mail order retail sector, where he helped to implement CRM platforms to harness data for driving strategic marketing activity. This included segmenting customer groups, and developing campaigns to improve engagement, which in turn helped to boost sales performance and strengthen loyalty.

In his spare time, Dave is a football fan, first and foremost, and as well as attending matches, enjoys compiling stats and to share this knowledge via podcasts. His other interests include cinema, cooking, and genealogy.

Latest Updates and Events

Lancashire businesses celebrate a new year with new pledges

  Businesses from a host of sectors across Lancashire came together this week at County Hall in Preston to highlight their successes as part of the Lancashire Skills...

Lancashire pupils fly high with AI thanks to major scheme

  Almost 7000 secondary pupils from all year groups in schools across Lancashire are set to try ground breaking technologies like AI, cyber security, virtual reality, robotics and...

Procurement Market Engagement Event

Over 150 stakeholders attended  a face-to-face market engagement event hosted by the Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub, part of the Lancashire Combined County Authority ahead of the launch...