What has been your career journey to get into digital infrastructure?
When I first joined the digital infrastructure industry, I was struck by the multitude of opportunities available. It wasn’t just the diverse fields within HR that captivated me, but also the industry’s initiatives focused on inclusivity, such as working with local colleges to promote diversity and provide equal opportunities for under-represented groups. It was truly inspiring.
I quickly realised that this industry offered a vast landscape to explore and learn. I found myself involved in various projects, not only related to diversity but also incorporating new technologies within HR. This environment demanded mental agility and openness to constant change—qualities that are essential because digital infrastructure is always evolving with new challenges and innovations.
I believe working in this industry has made me more resilient, empathetic, and understanding. I’ve become bolder and more confident, finding my voice in rooms filled with high-ranking professionals. This industry teaches you that everyone starts somewhere and that every voice matters, no matter the level or position. Even now, as I am on maternity leave, I find it hard to consider opportunities in other industries because I know the vast potential for growth, learning, and participation in exciting projects here in digital infrastructure.
If your application is successful, Harlow Council will transfer the grant by BACS. Bank details (account name, number and sort code) will need to be supplied with a summary of accounts.
Funding conditions: If your application is successful, your project must be delivered by 31 December 2026. You will have to return any grant funds if the project is not delivered or the organisation receiving the funding stops operating.
A contract agreement will need to be signed between your organisation and Harlow District Council before any funding is granted.
Monitoring and Evaluation: Grant recipients will be required to provide an end of project report to establish whether the project has met its aims and objectives, as well as to assess the overall impact on participants. Funding for the project is provided on the basis that the Project Evaluation form is returned within the agreed project timescale (no later than 31 January 2027).
Risks and Liabilities: In giving grants the ‘Harlow Council’ will require the supported project organisation or groups to accept all risks and liabilities associated with the activity being supported. This will be a condition of the grant. Copies of relevant documents may need to be provided if the application has been approved.
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General Data Protection Regulation: Personal data provided by you will be processed in accordance with this protocol. For more details, please see https://www.harlow.gov.uk/privacy-notice
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