Louise Evans
About Louise Evans
Louise Evans is a Senior Bid Development Officer at Mind, where she has worked since 2019, focusing on the West and East Midlands and the South West of England. She has extensive experience in social services, having held various roles at Gofal and Mind over two decades.
Current Role at Mind
Louise Evans serves as the Senior Bid Development Officer at Mind, a role she has held since 2019. In this position, she is responsible for developing and managing bids to secure funding for mental health services. Her work primarily covers the West and East Midlands, as well as the South West of England. This role builds on her extensive experience in service development and management within the mental health sector.
Previous Experience at Gofal
Louise Evans has a significant history with Gofal, where she held multiple positions over a span of 15 years. She served as the Director of Services from 2015 to 2018, overseeing various programs. Prior to that, she worked as an Area Manager from 2008 to 2015, a Service Manager from 2003 to 2008, and a Team Leader from 2001 to 2003. Her early experience at Gofal included a role as a Homelessness Intervention Worker from 1998 to 2001.
Education and Qualifications
Louise Evans holds a BSc Hons in Sociology and Social Policy from Swansea University. She has also completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Management from the University of Derby. Additionally, she studied Health and Social Care at City and Guilds, achieving the NVQ Level 4 Registered Managers Award. These qualifications support her expertise in social policy and management within the health and social care sectors.
Early Career in Mental Health Support
Louise Evans began her career in mental health support as a Community Support Worker for Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC from 1995 to 1997. This role provided her with foundational experience in supporting individuals with mental health needs. Her early work laid the groundwork for her subsequent positions in various organizations focused on mental health and social services.