Honeycomb Group has appointed Kerry Birtles as their new Executive Director of Support & Wellbeing.
Kerry has held several senior roles across the sector including Director of Family Help & Children’s Social Care and Head of Children In Care & Care Leavers Service, Kerry will join Honeycomb Group in late November.
Working with neighbouring local authorities Cheshire East Council and Stoke-on-Trent City Council, Kerry will bring both local and sector knowledge to the Group.
“I am thrilled to be taking on the role of Executive Director of Support & Wellbeing,” said Kerry. “Having worked in the social care and support sector over the last 15 years, I have seen the incredible impact Honeycomb Group support services and programmes have had across local communities and the fantastic opportunities that have been created for local people.”
“I am excited to be joining the Group and furthering the fantastic work of Glow, Concrete and Revival support services and projects across Staffordshire, Cheshire, and Derbyshire.”
Honeycomb Group Chief Executive Julie Guildford Smith is delighted to announce the news. She said, “Kerry has significant knowledge across the wider sector and a proven track record of driving impactful outcomes and delivering customer-led services.
“Kerry will also bring a wealth of strategic leadership to help the Group achieve it’s ambitious corporate plan objectives. We look forward to welcoming Kerry and furthering our support services and programmes across our neighbourhoods and communities.”
Kerry will officially begin her new role on 25th November 2024. For more information, please click here.
