Keith Smith

Biography

Keith Smith has worked in the skills system for more than 20 years. He has run local skills programmes, ranging from local jobclubs to assessing apprentices.

In recent years he has been leading the development and delivery of the national further education and apprenticeship funding systems. Keith has been a governor of a number schools and university technology colleges.

Previous roles in government

  • Director, Apprenticeships, ESFA
    • 2018 to 2020
  • Director, Funding and Programmes, ESFA
    • 2016 to 2018
  • Chief Executive, Skills Funding Agency
    • 2014 to 2014
  • Director, Funding and Programmes, ESFA
    • 2012 to 2016