Helen Atherton
Project Officer Skills Bootcamps
Helen joined the Lancashire Skills Hub team as a Project Officer for Skills Bootcamps, supporting the delivery of training programmes across Lancashire. In her role, she works with training providers, employers and partners to coordinate delivery, monitor performance and ensure programmes meet local skills needs.
Prior to this, Helen worked across the Growth Company, Lancaster University and Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership on a range of publicly funded skills and business support programmes. She brings experience in programme delivery, stakeholder engagement and supporting individuals and businesses to access training and development opportunities.
Latest Updates and Events
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...
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...
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...