"It is a joy to be one of the Centre Managers at Smart Works Leeds and oversee our wonderful staff team. Smart Works helps women to see their potential, skills and positive qualities clearly. It's the best moment when we welcome a client back for their second dressing once they have secured the job!"

“I feel lucky to be one of the Centre Managers as it allows me to be part of our clients’ employment journey, and supporting them is a true privilege. Smart Works Leeds is supported by volunteers, staff and stakeholders and working with them daily is fun and rewarding.”

“I love working at Smart Works because my role is creative, dynamic and challenging. It is wonderful to be part of so many client success stories."

“I love working at Smart Works due to the positive impact we see daily. From supporting our clients with dressings, to fundraising and seeing the support we can offer to women across Yorkshire – it all makes my job incredible!'

“The part I enjoy most about working at Smart Works is the client interaction. I love seeing the clients through every step of their journey from booking them in through to them calling us to let us know they got the job!”

‘I am a former client of Smart Works where I used the dressing and interview preparation service. I became a Client Champion and later an Outreach Volunteer. I live and breathe Smart Works and feel utterly blessed to be working here. I love spreading the word about Smart Works far and wide!"

"I love meeting new women at outreach events and talking to them about the services we offer. From there I get to see them go through every stage and hearing that they have gone on to get a job is just the most incredible feeling."

"The moment a woman looks in the mirror and realises her incredible skill and potential is why I love Smart Works. We play an important part in a client’s journey to growing in confidence, getting the job and changing her life."

"I love meeting and getting to know new people. I’m so excited to be involved in a team doing such important work across Yorkshire."

"My role is all about meeting women in Bradford and introducing them to our services.."

"What excites me most about my role is the opportunity to be on the ground, working directly with communities and co-creating solutions that are culturally responsive, sensitive, and rooted in real-life experience. I’m passionate about removing barriers to employment and know first-hand how transformative the right support at the right time can be."

"Bradford is culturally rich and diverse, with a strong sense of community. I am proud to work on a project which will follow the lead of local communities. Women in Bradford deserve access to tailored support into employment, and I am excited to be part of an empowering and inclusive organisation which aims to remove barriers to employment for local women."