Smart Works  appoint Helen Francis as chair

A Reading-based charity which helps women get back into work has appointed Helen Francis as its new chair.

Helen has been a volunteer dresser and coach at Smart Works for four years and also has over 25 years’ experience leading Global Professional Services teams.

Smart Works provides interview coaching and clothing to women attending interviews across Berkshire.

Helen said: “I am immensely proud to be associated with the vital role we play in getting women back into work, enabling them to support themselves and their families, and also to be associated with an incredibly talented group of women that are the Smart Works organisation.

”I am particularly looking forward to using my skills and experience at Smart Works Reading to achieve the ambitious goals of the next 3-year plan.”