Stuart Pearson joins Citizens Advice SORT Group
Citizens Advice SORT Group is pleased to announce that Stuart Pearson will join the organisation as Head of Business Delivery, responsible for delivering and developing the services and contracts across the charity.
Stuart joins SORT Group, having worked for 18 years at Citizens Advice Manchester, most recently in the role of Chief Digital Officer, having led technology, innovation and digital transformation of client services across the city of Manchester.
On October 14th, Stuart joins the charities Leadership Group at a pivotal time in the organisations’ development and transformation. Over the next five years, the organisation aims to increase the services to clients whilst delivering improved and equitable access to services.
Citizens Advice SORT Group has a strong track record of delivering high quality, accessible services to clients. This new role in the charity is pivotal in delivering and developing our extensive portfolio of services across Stockport, Oldham, Rochdale and Trafford, along with our Housing Legal Aid services in Wirral, Warrington and Halton.
On joining SORT Group, Stuart said:
“I am delighted to be joining Citizens Advice SORT Group at such an exciting time. I am really looking forward to playing my part in delivering their ambitious plans to transform the way we deliver advice services to our clients."
Steve Hughes, Chief Operating Officer at Citizens Advice SORT Group, said:
“Stuart brings a wealth of experience in the delivery and development of services and is committed to the continued growth of our organisation, putting our clients and our people at the heart of everything we do.
“We are really looking forward to Stuart joining us and helping the organisation move forward into the next phase of its development.”
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Notes to editors:
Stuart Pearsons LinkedIn profile is available here.
Citizens Advice SORT Group provides a multi-channel advice service to residents across Stockport, Oldham, Rochdale and Trafford, and Housing Legal Aid services in Wirral, Warrington and Halton.
In 2020/21, SORT Group answered 46,814 calls, providing people with initial advice and information and supported a further 18,000 people with tailored advice and in-depth casework on over 70,000 issues.
In 2020/21, SORT Group increased household incomes by £13 million, money that has gone back into the local economy.
