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Jacqueline Furness has extensive experience in learning and development roles. Jacqueline is currently the Head of Learning and Inclusion at Victrex since February 2021. Prior to that, they served as the Head of Learning and Development at Victrex from March 2019 to February 2021. Before joining Victrex, they held the position of Learning Development Manager at Victrex from October 2016 to March 2019.

In 2014, Jacqueline worked as an Associate at cHRysos HR Solutions Ltd from May 2014 to January 2019. From 2012 to 2019, they worked as a Learning and Development Consultant at Flair Learning and Development Ltd, where they provided development solutions to clients, including training programs and coaching support.

Jacqueline also worked as an Associate Consultant at Dutton Fisher & Associates Ltd from January 2012 to January 2019, providing training programs to support qualifications in various areas. Additionally, they served as an Interim Learning and Development Manager at Community Integrated Care from November 2012 to June 2013, where they conducted a comprehensive review of the training function and made recommendations for workforce development.

From 2005 to 2012, Jacqueline served as the Learning and Development Manager at Places for People, managing a team to implement training solutions across the organization. Prior to that, they worked as a Learning and Development Team Leader at Jobcentre Plus from 2003 to 2005, where they developed and implemented a new learning strategy.

Jacqueline's early career includes roles as a Training Consultant at CCDU Ltd from 2000 to 2003, where they designed and implemented learning solutions for various customers, and as a Senior Management Development Advisor at Ventura from 1997 to 1999. Jacqueline also worked as a Training and Development Advisor at Grattan from 1994 to 1997.

Overall, Jacqueline Furness has a wealth of experience in learning and development, with a focus on providing training solutions and driving workforce development.

Jacqueline Furness began their education at Beverley High School, although the specific years of attendance are unknown. Following their time at high school, they attended Aberystwyth University from 1990 to 1993, where they obtained a degree in History. In 1993, they enrolled in Dearne Valley Business School at Doncaster College, completing a Diploma in Personnel Management in 1994.

Throughout their career, Jacqueline has also obtained several additional certifications. These include the following: "Strategies to Foster Inclusive Language at Work" from LinkedIn in February 2022, "Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences" from LinkedIn in March 2021, "Skills for Inclusive Conversations" from LinkedIn in March 2021, "Using Neuroscience for More Effective L&D" from LinkedIn in March 2021, "Confronting Racism, with Robin DiAngelo" from LinkedIn in November 2020, "Fighting Gender Bias at Work" from LinkedIn in November 2020, and "Unconscious Bias" from LinkedIn in October 2020.