Claire McClelland, Skills and Education, Department of Education

Director of Raising Aspirations, Supporting Learning and Empowering Improvement, Department of Education

Claire McClelland is the Director of Raising Aspirations, Supporting Learning and Empowering Improvement in the Department of Education having taken up the role in January 2023.

A past pupil of Belfast Royal Academy and a graduate of Ulster University, Claire joined the Northern Ireland Civil Service in 2007. Previously a Private Secretary to the Education Minister, she has also worked in a range of role across Health, Economy and Communities.

Judge in the Education Partnership Award category of the Responsible Business Awards. Find out more at www.bitcni.org.uk/awards.