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Meet our staff

Smart Works is driven by a dynamic and passionate staff team working across 11 UK centres.

We all share the same mission of delivering the Smart Works service to women who need it most. Through the power of interview coaching and high-quality interview clothing, we help unemployed women get into work and change the trajectory of their lives.

Senior Leadership Team 

Interim Chief Executive Officer 
“Fashion is a formidable creative and economic force in our society, and no organisation expresses that more purely than Smart Works Charity. I feel very privileged to be asked to spend more time with this community during this transitional period, continuing the incredible work achieved by our previous CEO, Kate Stephens. Together with everyone in the Smart Works family, I look forward to strengthening our ability to empower others, to give women the belief they can unlock their own self-worth, find financial security, and determine the path of their own lives”
Tiffanie Darke is the interim CEO of Smart Works, working closely with our senior leadership team to carry out our mission. Tiffanie is a company director, author, speaker, journalist, and a long serving fashion industry authority. 
Tiffanie Darke
Director of Communications and Marketing
“It’s a total joy to see the simplicity of our service in action every day. Knowing that after two hours with our incredible volunteers, a woman will leave feeling lighter, brighter and happier, serves as a real inspiration. Thousands of women have benefited from our help, but we know there are so many more than need our support. With our passion, knowledge and expertise, I’m confident that we can reach them.”
Hemma provides strategic direction and oversight for the charity’s communications, brand and marketing. Collaborating with key functions nationwide, she is passionate about growing our reach and ensuring every woman who comes through the Smart Works door leaves feeling happy, confident and empowered. Hemma is also a Trustee for the RAF Museum and a panel expert for her home council’s VAWG strategy.
Hemma Gooljar 
Director of Partnerships
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Hannah Sanders
Director of Finance
”I joined Smart Works as the Head of Finance, to apply my finance and accounting skills in support of its mission. I am passionate about its goal of enhancing economic independence among women. My highlight so far is the dedication and commitment of the team in working together towards achieving our objectives.”
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Mehala Manimohan
Director of Programmes and Operations
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Jess Beider 
Director of People and Culture
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Elise Campbell 

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