Nicola Squires
About Nicola Squires
Nicola Squires is a Growth and Development Officer with extensive experience in various roles, including positions at McDonald's and The Scouts. She studied Product Design at Sheffield Hallam University and has worked in customer service, sports development, and corporate assistance.
Current Role at The Scouts
Nicola Squires serves as the Growth and Development Officer at The Scouts, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she focuses on expanding the organization's outreach and enhancing development initiatives. Her responsibilities include strategizing growth opportunities and implementing programs that align with the Scouts' mission to support youth development.
Experience at McDonald's
Nicola has been employed at McDonald's as a Shift Manager since 2001. Over her 23 years in this role, she has developed skills in team management, customer service, and operational efficiency. Her long tenure reflects her commitment to the company and her ability to adapt to the fast-paced environment of the food service industry.
Educational Background
Nicola Squires completed her secondary education at Firth Park Community College in Sheffield, where she achieved her GCSEs from 1996 to 2001. She furthered her education at King Edward VII School and Sixth Form, studying Product Design, Business Studies, Art, and Photography, earning A Levels from 2001 to 2003. Nicola later attended Sheffield Hallam University, where she studied Product Design and obtained a BA from 2003 to 2011.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role at The Scouts, Nicola held various positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked at HSBC as a Customer Services representative for one year from 2008 to 2009. Additionally, she served as a Corporate Assistant for Sheffield Steelers from 1999 to 2003 and as the South Yorkshire Netball Development Officer for England Netball from 2012 to 2018. She also worked at Badminton England as the Young Official Development Officer from 2010 to 2012.