Jo Blackett

Jo Blackett has extensive work experience in various roles and industries. Jo is currently working as a Support & Training Consultant at Spektrix since March 2022. Previously, they worked at Northern Stage Newcastle, where they held multiple positions including Sales and Audience Insight Manager, Sales Director (maternity cover), Sales Manager, and Communications Officer from 2014 to the present. Prior to that, Jo worked as a Fundraising & Events Coordinator at Tyne Theatre and Opera House from September 2013 to March 2014. Jo also served as a Finance and Marketing Administrative Officer at SKIMSTONE PERFORMANCE COMPANY LIMITED from March 2013 to September 2013. Additionally, they worked as a Business Administrator at Newcastle Arts Centre from March 2012 to March 2013. Jo also gained experience as an Accounts Analyst at Anchor Trust from December 2010 to March 2012, and as a Client Financial and Project Management Analyst at Accenture from September 2010 to December 2010 and from January 2008 to February 2010. Jo also worked as an Accounts Assistant at the Personal Accounts Delivery Authority (PADA) from April 2010 to August 2010. Jo started their career as a Communications Officer at Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums from January 2004 to July 2006.

Jo Blackett obtained a BA (Hons) degree in Marketing Management from The Manchester Metropolitan University. The specific years of study and field of study were not provided. Subsequently, Jo attended Northumbria University from 2011 to 2013, where they earned an MA in Cultural Management. The degree focused on Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis. In addition to their formal education, Jo obtained a certification in SQL: Data Reporting and Analysis from LinkedIn in February 2022.