Fay joins the company with a range of experience including more than six years at the University of Hull as its Faculty Director of Business Engagement and Enterprise – Health Sciences.

As Head of Skills – Life Sciences, Fay will lead on the work of the Science Industry Partnership (SIP) in bringing together employers and stakeholders across the life sciences industry, to identify their skills needs and make the case to government for greater support in helping deliver a life sciences workforce of the future.

Warrington-based Cogent Skills is the leading skills body for the UK’s science and technology sectors. Cogent is an employer-led charity, offering a diverse range of market-leading skills services to help businesses ensure they have a workforce fit for the future.

Fay said:

I’m so pleased to join the Cogent Skills team and looking forward to collaborating with all of our valued members and partners. 

The SIP has such potential to grow and enhance workforce engagement with life science employers across the UK.

Cogent Skills Group’s CEO, Justine Fosh, said:

I’m so pleased to welcome Fay to the Cogent Skills team. She brings a wide range of experience and a depth of insight to the role which I’m sure will benefit all members of the SIP.

I also want to thank Fay’s predecessor Tina for her years of fantastic service for Cogent and the SIP and I wish her the very best for the future.