David Lowe

WORK HISTORY

ABOUT DAVID LOWE

I lead one of Walking With The Wounded’s top-performing regions by bridging the gap between rigorous operational standards and a frontline-first culture. My approach is built on the belief that to serve our clients effectively, we must first support those on the frontline. My proudest professional achievement is maintaining 100% staff retention across 4 consecutive years. In a high-pressure sector, I have fostered an environment where people stay, grow, and succeed, a stability that resulted in my team collecting their first industry award in Northern Ireland in 2024.In 2025, I focused on broadening our regional impact, scaling our employment programme by 21% and care coordination services by 24%. Our success stems from balancing operational efficiency with a deep understanding of the people behind the process, a framework I refined in the justice sector.Core StrengthsPerformanceRanked among the strongest nationally, fostering stability through major organisational change.AdvocacyScaled (NW) employment and care coordination programmes to record levels, maintaining a consistent upward trajectory over a three-year period.Operational ExcellenceFull oversight of budgets, Health and Safety compliance, and estate management across the NW, Scotland, and NI.Leadership StyleI prioritise boots on the ground visibility across geographically dispersed teams, visiting colleagues in the communities they serve, ensuring frontline challenges are understood, not just reported.StrategyUsing real-time data analysis, I translate complex caseloads into actionable regional strategies. Let’s connect for partnerships, advocacy, or strategic operational leadership.