Karen Smout

Karen Smout is a TAP-qualified Learning and Development professional and Prince2 qualified Project Manager with a diverse background in technology, social care, and automotive sectors.

Noteworthy achievements include winning the UK Public Sector Digital Award for Best Project Delivery and being a finalist in the LPI awards for Best Public Sector Internal Training Team.

Karen has a proven track record of managing teams through restructures, implementing cost-saving strategies, and enhancing staff competencies.

With core skills in strategic thinking, influencing, people management, and project management, Karen is equipped to drive positive changes in learning and development roles.

She has a strong educational foundation, having studied BSC(Hons) in IT and Computing at The Open University.

Formerly holding positions such as Learning Solutions Lead at Surrey County Council and Training Service Manager at The AA, Karen is now seeking new opportunities to leverage her skills and experience.