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Paul Axon

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Chief Executive at Positive Steps
📍 Poynton, England, United Kingdom

Paul is the Chief Executive of Positive Steps, a strategic leader focused on youth, education, and justice services. With over 20 years of experience and a Masters from the University of Leeds, he has a strong track record of leading strategic transformation and improving outcomes for communities in and around Oldham.

Paul is deeply committed to his community, demonstrated through his extensive voluntary board roles. He serves as Chair of the Greater Manchester Resettlement Consortium and is the Safeguarding Lead Trustee at Mahdlo Youth Zone, actively working to create safe, inclusive environments for young people.

His own experience of leaving school with no formal qualifications before re-entering further education fuels his passion for creating opportunities for disadvantaged young people.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive
Location
Poynton, England, United Kingdom
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Youth Justice & Rehabilitation
A core focus of his career, he leads the Greater Manchester Resettlement Consortium, aiming to support young people leaving custody and help them establish purposeful lives.
Youth Safeguarding
Holds the official role of Safeguarding Lead Trustee at Mahdlo Youth Zone, a key responsibility he champions to ensure safe and inclusive environments for young people.
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Career

Work history

12-2022
Chief Executive
Positive Steps
10-2022 - 5-2023
CEO designate
Positive Steps
1-2020
Board & Governance Roles Various Organisations | Ongoing
Various
10-2018 - 5-2023
Youth Justice Lead: Violence Reduction
Greater Manchester Combined Authority
3-2008 - 10-2022
Director of Young Peoples Services
Positive Steps
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Education
Master of Arts - MA
University of Leeds
Bachelor's degree
The University of Sheffield
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