North West Regional Hub
Building a powerful community to attract, support, and retain women in construction across the North West. LAUNCHES IN JULY
Our Mission
"To attract, support, and retain women in construction across the North West by creating a powerful community that champions inclusion, shares real experiences, develops talent, and sets a new standard for culture in the industry."
Our Vision
To be recognised as the leading network in the North West for driving cultural change in construction - known for being pioneering, proactive, and impactful in supporting women and influencing the wider industry.
Meet Our Leadership
Sophie Seddon-Hall
Regional Chair | Non-Executive Director & Shareholder, JSSH / Novus Property Solutions Ltd
Sophie began her career in marketing, pivoting the successful rebranding from Seddon to Novus and earning "Highly Commended Young Marketer of the Year" at the CMAs. Throughout her career, she has overseen marketing, HR, corporate responsibility, and customer relations.
As a Non-Executive Director, she ensures strategic alignment with diversity, sustainability, and positive community impact. Sophie is also the Chair for BITC NW and a board trustee for the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). She is fiercely committed to advancing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), transforming workplace culture, and driving industry innovation.
Our Committee Members
Michaela Wain
Committee Member | Managing Director, Design and Build UK
An award-winning entrepreneur, property developer, and BBC’s The Apprentice finalist, Michaela has built a powerful portfolio of businesses spanning construction marketing, utilities, and facilities management. With over 15 years of industry experience, she is the founder of the UK’s first Women in Construction Awards. She is a highly respected keynote speaker and media commentator dedicated to building inclusive career pathways and challenging traditional industry perceptions.
Kirsty Collin
Committee Member | Global Head of CRM, Gleeds
Kirsty brings over 20 years of experience spanning project delivery, client feedback, and large-scale culture change. Half of her global role is dedicated to leading the Women at Gleeds gender allies network. She brings a pragmatic, evidence-led perspective to inclusion, informed by deep client-side insights and a passion for moving beyond good intentions into practical, everyday action.
Rochelle Wright
Committee Member | Electrician, PPS Electrical
Rochelle is a qualified electrician who successfully retrained at 27, moving from childcare onto active construction sites. Working on site day-to-day gives her a real, first-hand understanding of site culture. Rochelle is deeply committed to driving meaningful, practical diversity changes on site rather than just "policies on paper," and is developing a platform to better capture and understand workforce experiences.
Claire Fenton
Committee Member | Chief Executive Officer, Construction Resources Ltd
Claire brings over 20 years of recruitment expertise within the construction sector. As CEO, she drives the mission for a more inclusive, skilled, and sustainable built environment workforce. She is also the founder of Inspire, Train, Grow (a CIC dedicated to creating apprenticeship pathways for all ages), and is deeply passionate about breaking down industry barriers.
Donna Delaney
Committee Member | Executive Assistant, Novus Property Solutions Ltd
With over 20 years of service supporting Senior Leaders and the Board at Novus, Donna brings incredible strategic focus and a collaborative approach. She is an active member of the Women in Novus and Wellbeing networks. Donna is highly passionate about workplace mentoring, helping individuals develop their confidence, capability, and career direction.
Kelly Wilkinson
Committee Member | Senior Design Manager, Wates Smartspace
Beginning her career at 17 as a trainee architectural technician, Kelly brings nearly three decades of construction industry experience. At Wates Smartspace, she is recognised for leading with clarity and collaboration. She is deeply committed to mentoring, driving female representation, and empowering women across the region to help shape the next generation of industry leaders.
Rachel Walker
Committee Member | Head of Marketing & Communications, Frank Rogers
Rachel leads Marketing, Communications, and Social Value, focusing on using construction as a platform to create real social impact. She is passionate about breaking down outdated industry perceptions and actively works with schools to deliver the Girls in Construction programme, alongside supporting the Save Construction Initiative.
Jen Harrison
Committee Member | Managing Director, Harrison Design and Developments
Biography coming soon.
Zowi Whittaker
Committee Member | Group Sustainability and Environmental Director, Fox Brothers Group
Biography coming soon.
Women in Construction Hub North West Events
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Elevate HER Leadership: Lead Yourself Before You Lead Others
Online
24/06/2026
Elevate HER Resilience: Turning Pressure into Leadership Power
Online
29/09/2026
Elevate HER Growth: Mindset Mastery for High Impact Leadership
Online
01/12/2026
WIC Hub 12-Month Strategy
Goal 1
Build a Thriving Membership Community
Developing a strong, engaged network aiming for 150–300 regional members in Year 1.
Create a Platform for Women’s Voices
Establishing a trusted platform to share authentic experiences through our upcoming regional podcast series.
Goal 2
Goal 3
Deliver High-Impact Events
Providing a practical, engaging programme of 12–18 networking, site-based, and learning events annually.
Attract the Next Generation
Actively inspiring young women through school partnerships and "Bring Your Daughter" style initiatives.
Goal 4
Goal 5
Influence Culture & Improve Retention
Promoting allyship, male advocacy, and sharing best practices regarding flexibility and wellbeing.