Susan Wildman

 

Member

​

Susan has a background in journalism and a long director-level career in PR and communications. She has worked in the public and charity sectors, in education and financial services. Susan left journalism to join her local authority as a Press Officer, eventually leading the Communications team as well as looking after the Mayor’s office. She held senior communications roles with two further local authorities, with Greater Manchester Probation Service and Transport for Greater Manchester. She has also worked for two charities, including Oldham Coliseum Theatre where she was Chief Executive for almost 4 years.

Susan is a passionate community volunteer, becoming an adult literacy tutor in her 20s. She has served as a school governor (initially as a parent governor) for more then two decades. She also volunteers at a foodbank and for her local church. She is an expert in the life and work of Oldham suffragette Annie Kenney and gives regular talks to women’s and community groups.

 

Term of Appointment:

 

17 July 2024

 

Appointed by:

 

Trust Board

 

Declaration of Business and / or Financial interests:

 

None