Sandra Gordon

My working career started as an admin assistant and I worked my way up to running my own Call Centres which included managing over 350 staff across 3 sites for some trusted brands. I utilised the opportunity of a career break to undertake voluntary work in Africa, job coaching the homeless, and to become an accredited Life Coach. The trip to Africa reignited my creative side and led to me starting my own creative business where I work collectively with Artisans in Africa, which helps to supports their sustainability. A chance meeting in the green room of a TV comedy, gave birth to the idea of Rise a social enterprise, and I am also a Radio presenter and Director at Ujima Radio. The work for Women’s equality was supported through my time with BWV, and as a member of the Women in Business task group. I am currently the Co Chair for the Mayoral Commission on Race Equality. I was honoured to be appointed as a Magistrate in 2019, and a Director of the Women in Business Charter in 2020.
At the heart of everything I do is about giving everyone a chance to be the best they can be and to bring balance and equality to those groups who are disadvantaged in our society.

Contact Sandra: sandra@bristolwomeninbusinesscharter.org

Jane Ginnever MBA MSc

​Having started my career in customer services in large corporates, I was then one of the first women to apply to become an RAF pilot when the role opened to women in 1989. I didn’t fly in the end, but I was selected and trained to be a commissioned officer, and spent 7 years in uniform leading teams of specialists on UK bases. When I re-joined civilian life I used my leadership skills to good effect leading change in small and medium sized companies. I ended my in-house career leading the HR function in a number of businesses. I have founded and successfully run two businesses and currently run a consultancy that supports business leaders to develop a culture of high performance, inclusion and innovation.
I led the team that launched the Bristol Women in Business Charter in March 2019, am a Fellow of the RSA, speak publicly on matters relating to people, organisations and the future of work, and mentor women in business.

Contact Jane: jane@bristolwomeninbusinesscharter.org

Izobel Woolley

I am currently studying at University West of England for a BA(Hons) Marketing degree, and aim to persue a career in social good marketing and help society with my work. 

Being in the very early stages of my career, the Charter has been a valuable experience in which I've enhanced my marketing skills, and became more knowledgable on equality issues in business. Which I feel passionately for as it is so commonly brushed under the rug, and underestimated of the severity of some businesses' lack of effort to support their female employees. The more I learn the more I see this field of work becoming a career path for myself and look forward to what the future holds for myself and the Charters progression.

Contact Izobel: izobel@bristolwomeninbusinesscharter.org

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Women in Business Charter Ambassadors

We recognised that there are many organisations who are supportive of the work we are doing and are keen to be a part of making real change towards gender equality.
The Women in Business Charter offers businesses a real opportunity to do so and to work collectively towards sharing best practice and networking on a wider level.
There are also individuals who are keen to support us but currently do not meet the requirements to be a Charter signatory. We are therefore creating roles for Ambassadors for the Women in Business Charter for those who want to be a part of our journey, towards businesses recruiting and retaining a gender balanced workforce.
 
What is a WIBC Ambassador?
Ambassadors will be a strong advocate for the work we do, help to fly the flag, increase awareness of the Charter and the aims of the organisation.
 
For further information about this opportunity please contact us at info@bristolwomeninbusinesscharter.org