11th November 2026
We are delighted to welcome Jean Evans to our Board of Trustees, where she will take on the role of Trustee – Operations & Strategic Development.
Jean brings with her a wealth of professional experience spanning almost four decades in local government, alongside extensive expertise in governance, strategic management, operations and charitable organisations.
A highly qualified Chartered Secretary, Jean achieved her postgraduate, Master’s-level professional qualification through the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) in 1987, now known as The Chartered Governance Institute. Her academic achievement was further recognised when she received the ICSA Council Kennedy Award for achieving the highest-scoring paper nationally in Administrative Law – an outstanding distinction that reflects her knowledge and expertise in this important area of law and governance.
Jean went on to enjoy a distinguished 39-year career with Liverpool City Council, including senior roles as Head of the Lord Mayor’s Office and Manager of Liverpool’s historic civic buildings. Her responsibilities also included managing St George’s Hall, supporting its board of trustees, coordinating major civic events, Royal Visits and Liverpool’s annual Civic Service of Remembrance.
Her achievements include receiving a Special Chief Executive’s Award for her outstanding contribution during Liverpool’s European Capital of Culture year in 2008. She also led the team behind the internationally recognised Respectacles art exhibition at Liverpool Town Hall, which achieved a Guinness World Record.
Jean’s experience also extends into the charitable sector, having supported the CEO and Board of Directors at The First Step Ltd, a domestic abuse charity, where she also undertook health and safety responsibilities.
Alongside her professional career, Jean continues to be actively involved in community organisations, residents’ associations and charitable governance, including her current involvement with ACHES International.
Her extensive knowledge of governance, legal and administrative frameworks, operational leadership, strategic development and community engagement will be a valuable addition to our Board.
We are absolutely delighted to have Jean joining us and look forward to the experience, insight and commitment she will bring as we continue to develop our work and pursue our objectives.
Please join us in giving Jean a very warm welcome!
