Ailsa Anderson is a PRINCE2 Qualified Programme Manager based in North East England. She is currently leading the 'Innovate2Succeed' project at RTC North, aimed at driving business growth through innovation.

With a background in procurement, Ailsa excels in writing and managing EU compliant tender specifications. She has substantial experience in bid and grant writing, constructing compelling business cases from a supplier's perspective.

Ailsa is a skilled appraiser and assessor of tender submissions and grant applications. Her expertise in Project Management includes implementing PRINCE2 methodologies to ensure auditable monitoring systems for EU compliant grant management.

Her communication skills are top-notch, demonstrated through her ability in verbal, written, and presentational tasks. Ailsa also has a strong IT acumen and is adept at tailoring messages for various audiences, including using social media.

She has a solid grasp of policy matters, particularly in areas like skills, training, education, tourism, and creative industries. Ailsa's experience extends to Event Management, from music gigs to high-level policy conferences involving politicians and prominent speakers.

A seasoned leader and excellent manager, Ailsa motivates those around her, excelling at getting the best from individuals at all organizational levels. Known as a relationship manager, she is adept at achieving buy-in for radical changes.

A proficient multitasker, Ailsa manages a broad spectrum of projects simultaneously, understanding how each project complements the others for efficient outcomes. She is confident, enthusiastic, and a problem-solver with a positive outlook on challenges.

Ailsa Anderson studied at Cheadle Hulme High School before pursuing a BA Hons in Communication Studies, Linguistics, Media, PR, Advertising, and Mass Communications at the University of Sunderland.

In her professional journey, Ailsa has held roles such as Project Manager at Scaleup North East and EU Programme Manager for 'Innovate2Succeed' at RTC North. She has also served as a Programme Manager at RTC North (NHS Innovations North) and in managerial positions at NHS, North East Quality Observatory System, One NorthEast, One North East, and NCSP.