Stephen Buttriss

Observer
DISC Type : ci

Employment & Skills Officer at Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority

March, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Stephen is a dedicated Employment and Skills Officer for the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority. Leveraging a strong background in commercial management and sales from his time at Metalcraf, he now focuses on enhancing regional workforce development. He is a graduate of Peterborough Regional College.

His professional activities demonstrate a deep commitment to his local community, particularly in areas like Peterborough, Fenland, and Huntingdon. He actively engages with local colleges, businesses, and job seekers to foster economic growth and connect individuals with opportunities for employment and training.

Stephen transitioned from managing commercial contracts for major industrial clients to a public service role dedicated to improving local employment outcomes.

Personality Overview

Assertive

Curious

Value Driven

They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.  They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation.

Topics They Care About

Youth Employment
Actively promotes and supports local apprenticeship and work fairs, demonstrating a commitment to helping young people begin their careers.
Green Skills
Shows a keen interest in the development of green skills and innovation, attending events at local green technology centers to stay informed.
Community Engagement
Frequently represents his organization at local job fairs and networking events, directly connecting with residents and businesses to promote available support and opportunities.

Media Appearances

Stephen has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2026
Employment & Skills Officer at Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority
10-2023 - 9-2025
Consultant at West Suffolk College
2014 - 10-2023
Sales Manager at Metalcraft
2013 - 2014
Commercial & Purchasing Manager at Metalcraft
2004 - 2013
Business Development - CRM (Customer Relation Management) at Metalcraft

Education

1999 - 2000
FHO BSC Hon from Peterborough Regional College
1989 - 1991
HNC from Peterborough Regional College

More Information

Social Presence :

Prographics :

Exp : 48 Location : March, England, United Kingdom Job Level : N/A Designation : Employment & Skills Officer at Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority
URL has been copied!

Insights For Selling To Stephen

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Persuade objectively how your product will help them achieve their goals
  • Focus on immediate action-items rather than the larger goals
  • Be prepared for a lot of questions, answer them objectively

DONT's

  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal
  • Avoid making offhand commitments
  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Stephen is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Stephen

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Stephen move?

  • They like to analyze well and then make their decisions.
  • Can Stephen take some risk or not?

  • They systematically evaluate all decisions and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Stephen

Personality Compatibility


More Profiles

Discover additional public profiles from our index.

Search more profiles

Looking for someone else? Search here for anyone.

Or visit Humantic AI to know more.