Andrew Gordon

Andrew Gordon is an experienced Councillor at Basildon Council since May 2011, where responsibilities include safeguarding residents' interests and managing casework. As a QNIC/QNCC Young Person Advisor with the Royal College of Psychiatrists since May 2013, Andrew participates in peer reviews and delivers workshops addressing the challenges faced by young people in mental health services. Previous roles include CLP Secretary for The Labour Party from February 2015 to January 2018 and Recovery College Development Lead at South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in 2014, focusing on collaboration and efficient development of recovery services. Andrew began a professional career as an Office Administration Apprentice at TheLightBulb Ltd, supporting sales operations, and holds a BA in Social Work from the University of East London, awarded in 2019.