Rachel Young

Rachel Young is an experienced finance and business professional with a strong background in educational institutions and customer service. Currently serving as the Regional Business Manager for REAch2 Academy Trust since August 2017, Rachel has previously held the position of Finance Manager at GDST from 2013 to August 2017, where significant contributions included the roll-out of the GDST purchase order system. Prior to this, Rachel managed financial operations at GDST's Norwich High School for Girls, ensuring effective oversight of all financial transactions. Earlier career roles included Customer Service Coordinator at The Big Prawn Company Ltd, Sales Negotiator at Sequence UK Ltd, and Assistant Manager at Sainsbury's, demonstrating a diverse skill set in sales, customer service, and team management. Rachel's educational background includes studies at ICS Learn, Barnfield College, and Bedford College, as well as a GCSE qualification from Attleborough High School.