Diane Houghton

Diane Houghton is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in educational leadership and operational management. Currently a Senior Partner at EPM Ltd since September 2021, Diane provides project support for leadership and Multi-Academy Trust development. Prior to this role, Diane served as Senior Partner at Avec Partnership Ltd and as HR Director at WISE Academies. Diane's background includes significant positions such as Director of Operations at The Blyth Quays Trust, where responsibilities encompassed human resource management, financial resource management, and facility management. Additional experience includes serving as School Business Director for a cluster of schools in Blyth and as School Personnel Manager for Northumberland County Council. Diane's early career included teaching and leadership roles at Northumberland College. Diane holds a Bed Hons degree with a focus on PE and History from Chester College.