Meet the Team

• Dawn Whiteley MBE

  Business Development Manager

  Dawn joined the Trust in April 2018 originally as Centre Manager following a 25-year career in enterprise support – helping people setting up and running their own businesses. Her previous role was as Chief Executive of National Enterprise Network, the national membership and trade body for enterprise support organisations. Since April 2020 Dawn took on the new role as Business Development Manager and is responsible for fundraising and developing commercial and other relationships to support the sustainability of the Hall for the long term. She is the primary contact for all fundraising activity at the Hall.
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• Charlotte Hirst

  Administration Assistant

  Charlotte joined the team in September 2022 and supports with a range of Admin duties, from Booking Enquiries to Invoicing, and managing the staff and volunteer rotas. Her usual working days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
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• Michelle McQueen

  Event and Admin Assistant

  Michelle joined the team in October 2025 having previously worked at Huddersfield Town Football Club, as both a Ticket Office Administrator and more recently the Disability Liaison Officer. Michelle provides support with a range of Administrative duties from Booking enquiries to Invoicing , and managing the Staff and Volunteer Rota's. Her usual working days are Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
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