Pauline Smith, VCSE member
Pauline is a Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) member at NHS Kent and Medway.
Pauline is the chief executive of CXK, a charity which delivers a diverse range of services across the south east, empowering young people and adults with the skills and confidence they need to succeed in employment, education or training.
Based in Kent, Pauline has held senior leadership roles across both the voluntary and public sectors and her career reflects a consistent commitment to tackling social inequality and creating services that empower people to make positive changes in their lives.
At CXK, Pauline has overseen the growth of high-quality provision across a wide range of programmes, from careers advice and employability to personal development and wellbeing. She works closely with government departments, councils, education providers, employers, and community partners to make sure services are responsive to local need.