Miss Linda Cook

Date joined RBI and previous employment

Linda joined RBI in November 2012. Previously she worked at Eaga Partnership, a company which administered the Welsh Governments Fuel Poverty programmes, called HEES and NEST for the whole of Wales, and prior to that 12 years with Energy Company SWALEC working in Energy Marketing and Energy Efficiency.

Main responsibilities at previous employment

Linda managed the delivery of the fuel poverty programme and manages the supply chain and contractors. She reported on the number of homes and measures completed and deals with customers queries and complaints. Linda also managed the field workers and ensuring all regulatory and programme rules were followed. She held regular meetings with Welsh Government, contractors and staff.

Education and work experience

Linda attended Cardiff University and holds a DBA in Business Administration. She worked for SWALEC, running the Royal Welsh Show building for 10 years and then working in their energy efficiency department ensuring their licence obligations were achieved.

Experience and knowledge

Linda has extensive knowledge of working on large projects, working to deadlines, ensuring compliance on mandatory and regulatory requirements. She has worked with people from different industries and backgrounds to achieve targets and resolve issues.

Main responsibilities within RBI

Linda manages all aspects of KESS (Knowledge Economy Skills Scholarships) which covers research project applications, preparing contracts for external companies and students. She has responsibility for fully understanding and complying with regulatory requirements and working to tight deadlines to deliver the programme.

Most enjoyable part of working at Aberystwyth University

Linda enjoys working with academics, external companies and students, which gives a great variety to the work. She also enjoys learning new skills.