SUB36
Amy King RISING THROUGH THE RANKS
With Sub36, we shine the spotlight on some of the brightest young faces in Lancashire’s business community. That includes the current crop and some of those we have met on the way over the past few years.
We have recognised many younger people in business through our Sub36 feature and Sub36 Awards and their stories continue.
In this, the first of a new regular Sub36 feature in Lancashire Business View, we meet with Amy King from Community and Business Partners in Blackburn – four years after she scooped her Sub36 Employee of the Year title
When it comes to getting her hands dirty and doing the job Amy King has the T-shirt and she wears it with a passion.
The 33-year-old has risen through the ranks, from being an apprentice to becoming managing director of Community and Business Partners (CBP) in October last year.
Amy has been on a 13-year journey at the award-winning Blackburn based business support service which has a focus on delivering community impact.
Throughout that time the non-profit Community Interest Company (CIC) has nurtured and strengthened links with its local communities. For instance, during the Covid pandemic it delivered food parcels to those who needed it most.
Amy began her journey at CBP as a business administration apprentice, focused on business operations.
After completing her apprenticeship, she moved into a project assistant role, gaining experience across both business and community activities.
She then advanced to business team co- ordinator, where she led ERDF projects and
completed key qualifications in business support and leadership. As data and accounts manager, Amy furthered her expertise.
Announcing her move to managing director, CBP said: “Amy’s impressive leadership skills, deep understanding of both the business and community sides of the organisation, and her long-standing experience make her the ideal fit to guide CBP into its next chapter.
“I can tell somebody about a project that was around 10 years ago, and why we now run this project.
“I was always the person people would come to and be the failsafe. If someone was off, I was the cover. I was always the universal soldier who would step in. Now I’m the person in charge.”
Amy admits that can be daunting but she loves to take on a challenge – and away from the
I am not a massive fan of networking but having
that group to connect with younger business owners and movers and shakers locally is great
“Her vision and leadership will be instrumental in further enhancing CBP’s commitment to business growth, community support, and environmental sustainability.”
Just months into her new role Amy says: “I have always been very much a numbers and processes person, and being at CBP for 13 years means that I know this business backwards.
office that includes DIY, as she works to fix up a house.
She says: “I will get my hands dirty and do the job. No job is too hard. Don’t leave the task for someone else, try your best, just do it and give it a go.”
Looking back at her Sub36 win with pride Amy says: “When I was nominated for employee of
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