Jessica Bickerton (Irvine)

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Chief Executive Officer at Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services (PAVS)

United Kingdom

Overview

Jessica Bickerton (Irvine) is the Chief Executive Officer at the Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services (PAVS), leveraging 30 years of experience from the government and private sectors. Her expertise lies in advocacy, funding, and building resilient communities. She holds an MA in Development Administration & Management from The University of Manchester.

Jessica is deeply passionate about her local Pembrokeshire community, celebrating the remarkable achievements of its young people and the vital role of volunteers. She previously had a distinguished career with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and while she loves her current role, she sometimes misses the "buzz" of her former diplomatic life.

After a long career in international affairs, including crisis response for the Foreign Office, she transitioned to lead a local voluntary services organization in her home community.

Personality Overview

Fast Adopter

Achievment Oriented

Generous

They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.  They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They usually prefer to drive the conversation.

Topics They Care About

Third Sector Leadership
As CEO of Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services, she is focused on supporting charities, voluntary groups, and social enterprises in her community.
Community Building
Her work and public posts show a strong commitment to fostering vibrant, resilient communities and celebrating local volunteers and youth.
Volunteerism & Advocacy
Frequently promotes the impact of volunteering and encourages others to become trustees, highlighting the importance of giving back.

Media Appearances

Jessica has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2024
Chief Executive Officer at Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services (PAVS)
7-2020 - 8-2024
Deputy Director at Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
3-2020 - 7-2020
Deputy Director at Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
1-2019 - 4-2019
Deputy Campaign Coordinator, Media Freedom Campaign at Foreign and Commonwealth Office
3-2019 - 3-2019
Dedicated Host Volunteer for Honoured Guest at Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019

Education

1993 - 1994
MA(Econ)Development Administration & Management from The University of Manchester
1984 - 1986
Education details unavailable from Aldenham School

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Insights For Selling To Jessica

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product
  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it

DONT's

  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jessica is

  • Product value plays a big role, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jessica

  • If they do not firmly believe in you, they will refuse without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jessica move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Jessica take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Jessica

Personality Compatibility


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