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Recruitment coup…
Top consultant joins team

Michael

Until just recently, Michael Gates was a Director of the £100million Mouchel Management Consulting business, where he delivered key public sector projects across the UK and helped to lead a company of more than 400 consultants. Now the nationally respected management consultant is the latest addition to the ICE team.

As well as working in management consultancy for a decade, Michael has previously worked at a senior level in local government for almost 20 years and has in-depth experience working with the public sector.

Michael’s new role will see him supporting ICE’s rapid expansion. He says, “The team is already loyal, committed and enthusiastic and we want to continue recruiting the very best experts in their fields. We’ve also got a unique specialism in social marketing and I believe we can take this further through change management in a diverse range of organisations.”

Michael’s arrival brings ICE’s total staff team to 47. In recent weeks, Jenny Peters has also joined the Social Marketing team, whilst Chris Cheetham has become our new Telesales & Marketing Assistant.

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MEET THE TEAM

Introducing….
Jay Mannhart,
Community Intervention Worker

As one of ICE’s full-time community alcohol intervention workers, Jay joined us to support ASSIST – an alcohol awareness programme spearheaded by Liverpool Primary Care Trust.

On a day-to-day basis, Jay offers free and non-judgemental information and advice, and provides alcohol screenings in a range of local community venues. He’s working right at the heart of communities with a wide range of partners – including GP surgeries, leisure centres, local gyms, hostels, care homes and pubs/clubs – enabling people’s drinking habits to be assessed as ‘safe’, ‘hazardous’ or ‘harmful’ and highlighting any potential risks to their health.

Originally from Strasbourg in France, Jay lives in Liverpool with his partner and young son. Before joining ICE, he also worked in a support role within the PCT; helping co-ordinate community events, alcohol awareness programme and training.

Jay and the team are not just educating the people of Liverpool, but are positively supporting individuals to change and bring their drinking habits into the ‘safe’ category of alcohol consumption.

Jay

The best thing about my job is getting out and about and meeting people!” says Jay. “We know a positive outlook and aspirations are essential for us all so we aren’t here to judge, but we are trying to raise awareness, give people useful tips about their drinking habits and advise and offer them the help needed to support and change.”

He adds, “I also enjoy project development and it’s great to see a project through from scratch, taking it step-by-step to the outcome stage. Again, seeing how the work we do makes a real difference to people’s quality of life really motivates me to keep doing what I do!”

Diary Dates

  • Sep 30 2009
    World Heart Day (World Heart Federation)
  • Oct 1 2009
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    Oct 31 2009
    Breast Cancer Awareness Month (Breast Cancer Care)
  • Oct 5 2009
    World Teachers’ Day (UNESCO)