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Birmingham Excellence Award, 26 Nov 2026

Jack Edwards
Finalist | Birmingham Excellence Award

Jack Edwards

Director of Operations at Swift Childcare, Hatch Training

Birmingham Higher Education Team of 2-10
  • Aspiring Leader Recognition Award
  • Business Innovator of the Year Award
  • Business Mentor of the Year Award
  • Director of the Year Award
  • Managing Director of the Year in Education

About Jack

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People's Choice

26 days left to vote

Aspiring Leader Recognition Award

10 votes

Business Innovator of the Year Award

8 votes

Business Mentor of the Year Award

5 votes

Director of the Year Award

8 votes

Managing Director of the Year in Education

11 votes

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In Jack's own words

With a background in education and workforce development, I recognise apprenticeships' transformative impact in reducing the school-to-employment divide. I believe that every individual has the potential to thrive with the correct guidance and support. I am a motivated professional who is passionate about nurturing talent and fostering growth. As Swift Apprenticeships' Operations Director, I help shape the future workforce by connecting aspiring individuals with valuable learning opportunities. I am driven to develop strong relationships with apprentices, companies, and educational institutions to foster situations where cooperation and innovation converge, thereby enhancing the apprenticeship experience for all stakeholders.

From Jack's LinkedIn profile.

Why your vote matters

Behind every nomination is someone who keeps turning up, day after day, often when nobody is watching. Jack, Director of Operations at Swift Childcare, Hatch Training, is one of those people. Your vote takes a few seconds. It tells Jack that the work has been seen, that it matters, and that people are proud of it. For a nominee, that can be the moment that makes the whole year.

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People's Choice

26 days left to vote

Aspiring Leader Recognition Award

10 votes

Business Innovator of the Year Award

8 votes

Business Mentor of the Year Award

5 votes

Director of the Year Award

8 votes

Managing Director of the Year in Education

11 votes

It takes a few seconds and counts straight away.

People's Choice

26 days left to vote

Aspiring Leader Recognition Award

10 votes

Business Innovator of the Year Award

8 votes

Business Mentor of the Year Award

5 votes

Director of the Year Award

8 votes

Managing Director of the Year in Education

11 votes

It takes a few seconds and counts straight away.

Jack's road to the ceremony

  1. Nominated

    Nominated on 12 October 2026

  2. People's Choice voteYou are here

    26 days left to vote

  3. Finalists announced

    Jack is a finalist

  4. The awards ceremony

    Thursday, 26 November 2026 at National Conference Centre, Birmingham B92 0EJ

Every vote now carries Jack one step closer to that stage.

The people behind Jack

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1 person has left a message of support.

  • “I have worked with Jack for around 6 years at Swift. Jack is highly intelligent and it’s been my pleasure to watch him develop into the fantastic MD he is today. He has a great personality and is very funny. He cares for everyone and although he strives for success the happiness”

    Jess

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