Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Announces New Director of Employment, Skills and Inclusion
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has appointed Claire Blott as its new Director of Employment, Skills and Inclusion.
Claire will officially take up the role on Monday, 1 June, following four years as Assistant Director of Policy and Strategy at the Combined Authority.
In her previous capacity, she led major strategy, policy, and commissioning programmes, playing a key role in shaping the region’s approach to inclusive economic growth.
Throughout her tenure, Claire supported the early devolution of the Adult Education Budget and led the development of the Liverpool City Region’s 10-year Local Growth Plan.
In her new position, she will oversee the Combined Authority’s Skills and Careers, alongside Employment Support and Inclusion programmes.
Extensive Experience in Regional Government
Claire brings extensive experience to the role, having held senior positions in regional and central government.
Her career includes time at the Skills Funding Agency and the National Apprenticeship Service, where she focused on driving large-scale programmes and building partnerships across the public, private, and community sectors.
Executive Director of Investment and Delivery, Tim Games, shared his support for the appointment, stating:
“I’m delighted that Claire is taking on this new role of Director of Employment, Skills and Inclusion.
“Her exceptional skills, the depth of her experience and her real passion for this area will be invaluable in driving our ambitious agenda for residents, ensuring they can fully take part in, benefit from and contribute to the City Region’s economic growth.”
Building on Regional Momentum
Passionate about creating opportunities and improving lives, Claire is looking forward to ensuring that everyone in the Liverpool City Region can access good work and lifelong learning.
Reflecting on her appointment, Claire said:
“I’m proud to have spent my career working to improve opportunities and life chances across our City Region, and I’m genuinely excited about this next chapter.
“We’re at a pivotal moment as an organisation, with new powers, partnerships and possibilities, and I’m looking forward to building on that momentum to make sure our 1.6 million residents are supported to live their best lives.”
As she prepares to lead these essential programmes, the focus remains on ensuring residents have the support they need to thrive.
Her leadership will be central to the Combined Authority’s efforts to align local skills with the region’s evolving economic landscape.
