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ECITB
: Director of Regional Operations
Matt Knights has over two decades of experience across diverse sectors and Matt brings a wealth of expertise in operational management, workforce development and leadership.
Starting his career as a Royal Engineer from 1994 to 2004, Matt honed his skills in discipline, problem solving and leadership. He later transitioned into the National Offender Management Service (NOMs), where he spent eight years focusing on the operational delivery of offender rehabilitation programs and staff training. His work in this area underscored his commitment to transforming lives and helping individuals rebuild their futures.
In pursuit of his passion for workforce development, Matt joined the East of England Energy Group (EEEGR), leading a project to transition unemployed individuals and service leavers with the correct ethos, ability and skills into the energy sector. His leadership in this initiative paved the way for his next career move to the ECITB.
Since joining the ECITB, Matt has held various key roles over the past 10 years, including Account Manager and Senior Account Manager. His dedication to ensuring the fair and efficient use of industry levies to fund critical training initiatives has been a cornerstone of his work.
As Director of Regional Operations, Matt leads a talented team, ensuring that regional operations run smoothly while supporting the broader goals of workforce development in the engineering construction industry.
