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0131 272 2800Thomas' previous experience of working in management positions across the public, community and voluntary sector, together with his ability to build and develop strong client relationships allows him to be a supportive and critical friend for organisations undertaking evaluation, review and change management exercises.
Thomas is a skilled facilitator and trainer who has worked with organisations in facilitating challenging conversations and undertaking training across partnerships, boards, staff teams and community representatives. He plays a leading role in maintaining Avanté’s knowledge of current policy and practice development across Scotland.
Prior to joining Avanté Thomas’ 20 year experience spans periods working within the community, voluntary sector, local and central government sectors. Directly prior to joining Avanté Thomas was Head of Communities Scotland’s Community Regeneration Unit and responsible for managing the then Scottish Executive’s £318m Community Regenerations Fund, its largest single targeted regeneration programme.
Thomas also spent five years with The Prince’s Trust-Scotland as their national Network Development Manager and then Policy and Development Manager. His earliest work in the social care and regeneration world was working directly with young people including periods spent managing services for young people with addictions and homelessness issues.
