Sector Growth & Investment Team Leader
Victoria leads Business Doncaster's Sector Growth & Investment team, supporting inward investment, sector development and business growth across the borough. Passionate about economic development and creating opportunities for businesses to succeed, Victoria works with investors, partners and stakeholders to attract new investment while helping existing businesses grow, innovate and thrive.
In her leadership role, Victoria oversees initiatives that strengthen Doncaster's economy, promote key growth sectors and enhance the city's reputation as a destination for investment. She works closely with businesses, public sector partners and industry leaders to identify opportunities that support long-term economic growth and deliver positive outcomes for the borough.
Committed to championing Doncaster on a regional and national stage, Victoria plays a key role in developing strategic partnerships, supporting investment projects and showcasing the city's strengths. Through collaboration and strategic leadership, she helps create the conditions for sustainable business growth and continued economic success.
Email: victoria.clark@doncaster.gov.uk
Telephone: 01302 736474 | 07812 780594
Investment Team Manager
Alex leads the Investment Team at Business Doncaster, driving inward investment, business growth and commercial development across the city. With a decade of local government experience, Alex is passionate about supporting economic development, helping businesses succeed and positioning Doncaster as a leading destination for investment.
As Investment Team Manager, Alex works closely with investors, developers, businesses and stakeholders to unlock opportunities that support sustainable economic growth. He oversees activity that promotes Doncaster's strategic development sites, supports business expansion and attracts new investment into the borough's priority sectors.
Alex plays a key role in strengthening partnerships across the public and private sectors, championing Doncaster's strengths and helping to deliver projects that contribute to long-term prosperity. Through strategic engagement and place promotion, he works to ensure Doncaster continues to be an attractive location to live, work, invest and do business.
Email: alex.dochery@doncaster.gov.uk
Telephone: 01302 736528 | 07816 352 834
Business Engagement Officer
Ian is a highly experienced economic development professional with more than 40 years' experience supporting business growth, investment and enterprise development. As Business Engagement Officer at Business Doncaster, Ian works closely with local businesses, investors and developers to help create opportunities, strengthen connections and support economic growth across the borough.
A key part of Ian's role involves building relationships with businesses and creating platforms that encourage collaboration, knowledge sharing and supply chain opportunities. He leads the delivery of Business Doncaster's successful Meet the Buyer events, which have generated more than £120 million in local supply chain spend over the last three years, helping businesses access new contracts and growth opportunities.
Ian also coordinates a range of business events and sector forums, including the popular Doncaster Property Forum, bringing together key stakeholders from across the business community. Through his extensive network and experience, he helps connect public sector initiatives with private sector needs, ensuring businesses can access the support, information and opportunities they need to grow and thrive.
Passionate about Doncaster's future, Ian is committed to championing local enterprise, supporting investment and fostering collaboration that contributes to a strong and resilient local economy.
Email: ian.guy@doncaster.gov.uk
Telephone: 01302 737447 | 07881 854703
Destination & Investment Marketing Officer
Heather is a highly experienced marketing professional with more than 30 years' experience delivering strategic campaigns that promote investment, support business growth and raise the profile of places and organisations. As Destination & Investment Marketing Officer at Business Doncaster, Heather leads marketing and communications activity that showcases Doncaster as a thriving location for business, investment and innovation.
Working across a wide range of projects and campaigns, Heather develops engaging content, communications and promotional activity that helps businesses access support, celebrates local success stories and highlights opportunities across the borough. She plays a key role in ensuring Business Doncaster's messaging is clear, impactful and reaches the audiences that matter most.
Heather works closely with partners, stakeholders and businesses to amplify Doncaster's strengths, promote investment opportunities and strengthen the city's reputation. Through strategic marketing campaigns, digital communications and storytelling, she helps position Doncaster as a destination where businesses can start, grow and succeed.
Email: heather.hamilton@doncaster.gov.uk
Telephone: 01302 736653
Investment Officer - Retail & Leisure
Vicky is Investment Officer for the Retail & Leisure sector at Business Doncaster, supporting businesses, investors and stakeholders to identify opportunities for growth and development across one of the city's most dynamic sectors. With strong local knowledge and a passion for Doncaster's continued transformation, Vicky works to attract investment, support business expansion and strengthen the city's retail and leisure offer.
Working closely with business owners, property agents, developers and key partners, Vicky helps create connections that drive investment and unlock opportunities for growth. She provides tailored support to businesses looking to establish, expand or invest in Doncaster, helping them navigate available opportunities and access the right support networks.
Vicky is committed to championing Doncaster as a vibrant destination for retail, leisure and business investment. Through stakeholder engagement, partnership working and place promotion, she plays an important role in supporting the city's economic growth and enhancing its appeal to residents, visitors and investors alike.
Email: vicky.hazlett@doncaster.gov.uk
Telephone: 01302 736474 | 07483 981124
Investment Marketing and Web Officer
Madi Plumb supports the promotion of Doncaster as a destination for investment, business growth and enterprise through digital marketing, social media and web content management.
She creates engaging digital content and manages investor-focused online platforms, helping to showcase Doncaster’s strengths, opportunities and success stories. Through strategic digital communications, Madi plays a key role in enhancing the city’s profile, attracting investment and supporting economic growth across the borough.
Madi’s work focuses on ensuring that digital channels provide accurate, accessible and compelling information for businesses, investors and stakeholders. She also supports marketing campaigns that highlight Doncaster’s achievements, promote positive city-wide narratives and amplify local business success stories.
Telephone: 01302 736314
Email: Madi.Plumb@doncaster.gov.uk
Destination Manager
Lorna Reeve is Destination Manager at Business Doncaster, leading the strategic marketing and promotion of Doncaster as a destination for tourism, investment, business and leisure. With responsibility for enhancing the city's profile both regionally and nationally, Lorna plays a key role in shaping and communicating Doncaster's destination offer.
Lorna oversees the delivery of Doncaster's events and animation programme, visitor services and tourism initiatives, ensuring high-quality experiences for businesses, residents and visitors. She also manages the Tourist Information Centre, helping to increase engagement with the city and support growth within the visitor economy.
As Chair of the Visitor Economy Group, Lorna brings together partners from across the public and private sectors to drive collaboration, strengthen strategic partnerships and champion initiatives that support economic growth. Through her leadership, she helps position Doncaster as a vibrant, welcoming and ambitious destination, fostering a joined-up approach to place promotion and visitor economy development.
Email: lorna.reeve@doncaster.gov.uk
Telephone: 01302 734309
Sector Growth Officer - Creative, Digital & Tech
Gemma is Sector Growth Officer for the Creative, Digital & Tech sector at Business Doncaster, supporting businesses across one of the borough's fastest-growing and most innovative industries. With extensive sector knowledge and a strong professional network, Gemma works closely with businesses, investors and stakeholders to drive growth, encourage investment and create opportunities for innovation.
In her role, Gemma champions Doncaster's creative, digital and technology sectors, helping businesses access support, connect with key partners and maximise opportunities for development and expansion. She works to strengthen the local business ecosystem through collaboration, stakeholder engagement and effective relationship management.
Gemma is passionate about showcasing Doncaster as a destination for creative and digital excellence, supporting both established businesses and emerging enterprises. By building connections across industry, education and the wider business community, she helps create the conditions for sustainable growth and long-term sector success.
Email: gem.taylor-white@doncaster.gov.uk
Telephone: 01302 737364 | 07925 081655
Sector Growth Officer - Manufacturing & Engineering
Josh is Sector Growth Officer for Manufacturing & Engineering at Business Doncaster, supporting one of the borough's most important and established sectors. With a strong background in commercial and account management, Josh works closely with businesses to identify growth opportunities, attract investment and help companies access the support they need to innovate, expand and compete in national and international markets.
Working across Doncaster's manufacturing and engineering community, Josh champions the sector's strengths and promotes the borough as a location for investment and business growth. He collaborates with businesses, stakeholders and support organisations to connect companies with opportunities, infrastructure and expertise that can help them achieve their ambitions.
Josh plays a key role in building relationships across the sector, helping businesses navigate challenges, develop new opportunities and access the right networks. Through strategic engagement and partnership working, he supports the continued growth and success of manufacturing and engineering businesses across Doncaster.
Email: josh.wilkinson@doncaster.gov.uk
Telephone: 01302 734214 | 07484 939024
Technical Assistant
Olivia plays a key role in supporting the day-to-day delivery of Business Doncaster's services, providing flexible and responsive assistance across a wide range of projects, initiatives and business support activities. As Technical Assistant, Olivia works collaboratively with colleagues across the team to help ensure programmes and services are delivered efficiently and effectively.
Supporting both the Investment and Business Growth teams, Olivia helps coordinate activities that promote Doncaster's development opportunities, investment propositions and business growth potential. She also assists with the delivery of support services for new and established businesses, helping to connect organisations with the guidance, resources and opportunities they need to succeed.
With a proactive and adaptable approach, Olivia is committed to delivering a high standard of service and supporting the successful delivery of Business Doncaster's objectives. Through effective administration, coordination and team support, she helps ensure businesses, investors and stakeholders receive a positive and professional experience.
Email: olivia.hazlett@doncaster.gov.uk
Telephone: 01302 737677
Monitoring and Grants Performance Officer
Kat plays a vital role in supporting the delivery of Business Doncaster's business support and grant funding programmes. As Monitoring and Grants Performance Officer, she oversees funding administration, performance monitoring and reporting, ensuring programmes are delivered effectively and in line with funding and compliance requirements.
Working closely with colleagues, businesses and external partners, Kat leads on the collection, analysis and reporting of performance data, providing accurate evidence to demonstrate programme impact and support informed decision-making. She is also responsible for coordinating grant funding administration, managing funding claims and acting as a key point of contact for audit and compliance processes.
Kat is passionate about continuous improvement and data-driven service delivery. Through the effective management of CRM systems, performance reporting and regulatory compliance, she helps ensure Business Doncaster's programmes deliver measurable outcomes and provide maximum benefit to businesses across the borough.
Email: kat.regula@doncaster.gov.uk
Telephone: 01302 735616
Key Account & Business Growth Officer
Andrew is an experienced business support professional with more than 30 years' experience in the financial sector and over eight years supporting businesses across South Yorkshire. As a Key Account & Business Growth Officer at Business Doncaster, Andrew works closely with established businesses to help them overcome challenges, identify opportunities and achieve their growth ambitions.
A key part of Andrew's role involves supporting the delivery of the South Yorkshire UKSPF Productivity and Digitalisation Project, helping Doncaster businesses improve productivity, embrace innovation and create new employment opportunities. He provides tailored advice and practical solutions that enable businesses to grow, invest and strengthen their long-term resilience.
Andrew manages relationships with a portfolio of key local businesses, offering dedicated account management and strategic support. Drawing on extensive experience across a range of sectors, he helps businesses access funding opportunities, explore new markets and develop plans for sustainable growth. Through strong partnership working and a customer-focused approach, Andrew plays an important role in supporting Doncaster's thriving business community.
Email: andrew.rowley@doncaster.gov.uk
Telephone: 01302 736194 | 07484 939035
Business Start-Up Manager
Craig is an experienced business adviser with more than 40 years of professional experience, including 25 years in banking and 17 years supporting entrepreneurs and start-up businesses. As Business Start-Up Manager at Business Doncaster, Craig leads initiatives that help aspiring entrepreneurs and new business owners turn their ideas into successful and sustainable enterprises.
Craig manages the Launchpad programme, providing guidance, mentoring and practical support to entrepreneurs, start-ups and microbusinesses across Doncaster. His extensive expertise enables him to help individuals overcome challenges, identify opportunities and develop the skills and confidence needed to grow successful businesses.
Alongside supporting business start-ups, Craig is passionate about promoting entrepreneurship and enterprise across the borough. He works closely with schools, colleges and community organisations to inspire future business owners, while also championing local success stories that showcase the strength of Doncaster's entrepreneurial community and contribute to the city's economic growth.
Email: craig.atkin@doncaster.gov.uk
Telephone: 01302 736986
Business Start-Up Advisor
Gary supports new and established businesses across Doncaster, helping entrepreneurs turn ideas into successful and sustainable enterprises. Drawing on nearly 20 years of corporate experience and hands-on business ownership, Gary provides practical advice, mentoring and strategic guidance to support businesses at every stage of their journey.
As a Business Start-Up Advisor within Business Doncaster's Launchpad programme, Gary works closely with aspiring entrepreneurs, start-ups and growing businesses, helping them develop robust business plans, access support programmes and identify opportunities for growth. He also supports businesses in securing funding, providing guidance throughout the application process and signposting organisations to relevant grants and financial support.
Passionate about enterprise and economic growth, Gary delivers workshops, training sessions and enterprise outreach activities that inspire and equip future business owners with the skills and confidence to succeed. Through his work, Gary helps strengthen Doncaster's business community and contributes to the growth of a thriving local economy.
Email: gary.brocklesby@doncaster.gov.uk
Telephone: 01302 734034
Business Start-Up Advisor
Gillian is a highly experienced Business Start-Up Advisor with more than 30 years' experience supporting new and established businesses across Doncaster and South Yorkshire. With a background in small business banking and the Government-backed Start Up Loans programme, Gillian specialises in helping aspiring entrepreneurs turn ideas into successful and sustainable businesses.
As part of Business Doncaster's Launchpad programme, Gillian provides tailored advice, mentoring and practical support to individuals looking to start or grow a business. Her extensive financial expertise enables her to guide clients through business planning, cash flow forecasting, funding applications and the development of robust growth strategies.
Gillian is passionate about empowering entrepreneurs with the knowledge, confidence and tools needed to succeed. Through one-to-one support, workshops and enterprise activities, she helps businesses overcome challenges, identify opportunities and achieve their ambitions, contributing to the growth and resilience of Doncaster's business community.
Email: gillian.pickard@doncaster.gov.uk
Telephone: 01302 734036
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