Tom has worked at Local Solutions since 2007 in a variety of roles, combining operations and development. He has designed and developed new programmes to support vulnerable people and secured and delivered grants, contracts and social investments with a track record of innovation and successful implementation.

Prior to taking up his new role as interim CEO, he was Director of Programmes and Innovation, with responsibility for programme development, delivery and innovation across Local Solutions, with a particular focus on support and accommodation. Tom is a graduate of Liverpool John Moores University and holds an MSc in Voluntary Sector Management from Cass Business School.

Rob joined Local Solutions in September 2026, bringing experience across employment support, health and business development.

Before joining Local Solutions, Rob worked at Liverpool City Region Combined Authority within the Investment and Policy teams, leading on the new Employment Support strategy. Previously Rob was Health Director at Bridges Outcomes Partnerships and has held senior roles in various organisations developing new front line public services, including Chair of Employment Related Services Association.

At Local Solutions Rob is working with our leadership to develop new opportunities and partnerships that strengthen our work to support more people and communities. He is excited to join such a well-respected Liverpool charity and to build on the amazing impact and outcomes Local Solutions has delivered.

Paul started working in Health and Social Care in 2009 as a volunteer whilst at school and qualified as a Registered Nurse in 2015. He has worked as a Community Nurse in various parts of the UK before becoming a CQC Registered Manager in 2020. Paul also achieved his MBA in 2020 and has been managing care services in the South of England before joining Local Solutions in 2025.

Andrew joined Local Solutions in 2004 and has worked in a variety of roles within the Human Resources department. Starting in the Recruitment Team he designed and developed recruitment strategies to attract and retain high quality member of staff. After gaining his CIPD management qualification Andrew started to concentrate more on HR practises and developing HR strategies to integrate into Local Solutions.

Andrew was promoted to the Head of People Culture in 2021 and now leads on Human Resources, Health & Safety and Learning Development. He is currently studying his CIPD Advanced Diploma and is looking forward to the new challenges and direction Local Solutions is heading in.

Debbie has a DipSW & BA Hons in Social Care & Community Studies and a background of working with offenders for the Probation service. She has worked supporting homeless people since starting with Local Solutions in 1992. Debbie has been a Senior Manager since 2006. Debbie is also Trustee of Merseyside Youth Association (MYA).

Colleen is a CIMA qualified Chartered Accountant (ACMA, GGMA) and started with Local Solutions as the Financial Controller in early 2016 and in April 2021 took up her new role as Head of Finance.

Before starting at Local Solutions Colleen worked as a Head of Finance and held senior roles within Public, Private and Not for Profit Organisations.

Outside of Local Solutions Colleen is a Trustee of a Not for Profit anti knife crime foundation and has held Treasurer roles for local Associations.

Hazel has a Diploma in Community Education , a BA Hons is Social Science and Human Geography and a MPA (Masters in Public Administration). She has been with Local Solutions since 1998.

Before coming to Local Solutions Hazel worked with the homeless in Glasgow.

Hazel has always enjoyed working with people. She secured funding to establish Liverpool Carers Centre and set up the innovative Mytime scheme which was recognised at a national level.

As Head of Communities Hazel supports numerous projects within Local Solutions.

In 2021 Hazel was awarded an MBE for her services to carers in Liverpool.