Mark has occupied the role of Employment Advisor for approximately twelve years, providing information, advice and guidance for disadvantaged individuals encountering a broad range of barriers including criminality, homelessness and substance misuse.  Prior to this he worked as a Community Service / Unpaid Work Supervisor for Merseyside Probation Service. 

He's worked for the Growth Company for three and a half years leading a team of ETC’s in partnership with CGL, providing quality assistance to Service Users in recovery from substance misuse in order to improve employability, encouraging and empowering development through opportunity. 

Additional to spending time with his young family in his spare time Mark enjoys being active in the great outdoors, challenging himself whenever possible, most recently undertaking a week long solo hike in the Scottish Highlands.

I have been a member of the Recovery Works team since 2010, specialising in the provision of employment, training and education services to the recovery community and helping those recovering from substance misuse issues to realise their aspirations.  Before joining the Recovery Works team I have worked as a tutor and assessor, delivering training and working in prisons across the North West and South East of England, working with both prison staff and inmates.

In my spare time I like to lift heavy things! I compete at amateur level in strongman competitions and have previously been in several bands, playing gigs and touring across the UK.