Neil Smith

Neil led the development and delivery of Cogent Skills competence management, bespoke training solutions, and workforce development consultancy services. Following a 14-year career as an Aircraft Engineering Artisan in the Royal Navy, he has spent the last 26 years supporting the development of workforce skills across a range of industry sectors.

Neil was instrumental in developing the PSM programme, its training standards, delivery network and quality-assured provision, and continues to work closely with employers and subject matter experts to design and create a range of bespoke training and competence assessment solutions.