Charlotte is currently on maternity leave and will return to her role as Head of Operations in November 2027.
Charlotte Jones is the Head of Operations at GMLPN and has played a key role in the organisation’s growth and development over the past decade. Having started her journey as an apprentice, Charlotte completed three apprenticeships during her time with GMLPN, most recently a Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship, demonstrating her commitment to lifelong learning and professional development.

Throughout her time with the network, Charlotte has led on operational delivery, partnership development and organisational growth, helping to strengthen GMLPN’s relationships across the Greater Manchester skills and employment sector. Her progression from apprentice to senior leader reflects GMLPN’s commitment to developing talent and creating opportunities for career progression.

Chloe Forrest is the Interim Head of Operations at GMLPN, providing leadership and oversight of the network’s activities while supporting the delivery of services to members and stakeholders across Greater Manchester.

Chloe brings a wealth of experience, having spent 18 years with an Apprenticeship Training Provider before joining GMLPN. Beginning her own career as an apprentice at the age of 16, she has developed extensive expertise in skills, apprenticeships, employer engagement and partnership working. Her experience across the further education and skills sector enables her to understand the challenges and opportunities facing providers, employers and learners.

In her role as Interim Head of Operations, Chloe works closely with the GMLPN Board, members and regional partners to strengthen collaboration, drive member engagement and ensure the continued delivery of high-quality support, events and initiatives across the network.

Hannah Bolsher joined GMLPN as Network Coordinator in 2025, bringing with her several years of experience in business engagement, skills development, and partnership support. She previously worked at the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, where she supported a diverse range of members through both membership services and funded projects.

In her role at GMLPN, Hannah will play a part in coordinating network activity, supporting members, and strengthening relationships across the partnership. She is passionate about fostering collaboration, promoting inclusive growth, and helping organisations connect and thrive. With a strong foundation in relationship management, Hannah is committed to ensuring members feel informed, supported, and engaged through consistent communication and well-organised events. Her broader experience across sectors also provides her with a well-rounded perspective on customer engagement and key priorities.

Ged Murphy recently joined the team as Partnership Manager, building and nurturing relationships with training providers, employers, and stakeholders to strengthen collaboration across GM.

Ged has worked in Education Business Development for the last 15 years and is passionate about the sector. He brings a wealth of customer service experience to the role and is excited to continue the work of GMLPN in supporting the Members get the most from their collaboration across the sector.

BuzzBee has been part of the GMLPN team for the past two years, buzzing around Greater Manchester to meet members, attend events, and spread positivity wherever he goes. He’s a total rock star — and one of the region’s biggest advocates for skills, learning, and opportunity.

Before joining GMLPN, BuzzBee worked hard alongside his fellow bees in a local hive… you could say he really excelled at keeping things “buzzing” along! 🐝✨

Now, he brings that same energy, teamwork, and dedication to everything we do — helping us champion skills development across Greater Manchester.