Our Staff

Tiffanie Darke is the interim CEO of Smart Works, working closely with our senior leadership team to carry out our mission of giving unemployed women the confidence they need to unlock their potential, get the job, and transform their lives.

Tiffanie is a company director, author, speaker, journalist, and a long serving fashion industry authority. She also sat on the Charity’s Board of Trustees almost since the Charity’s founding, and stepped down after a full term earlier this year.

“Fashion is a formidable creative and economic force in our society, and no organisation expresses that more purely than Smart Works Charity. I feel very privileged to be asked to spend more time with this community during this transitional period, continuing the incredible work achieved by our previous CEO, Kate Stephens. Together with everyone in the Smart Works family, I look forward to strengthening our ability to empower others, to give women the belief they can unlock their own self-worth, find financial security, and determine the path of their own lives”

Rosie leads the Service Delivery team who are the stewards of UK service delivery. The team is responsible for preparing and empowering clients for interviews and ensuring London is a centre of excellence & innovation, with excellent day to day relationships between HQ and regional centres. Rosie is also responsible for operations across the Smart Works Group.

“I love Smart Works because our service is focused, tangible, and impactful. Every day, clients walk through our doors and in a few short hours, our dedicated volunteers help a woman to look and feel confident, so she feels ready to take on the world. It’s a privilege to witness this transformation first-hand and a real joy to be part of such an incredible community.“

Mehala has overall responsibility for the financial control and management of the charity.

”I joined Smart Works as the Head of Finance, to apply my finance and accounting skills in support of its mission. I am passionate about its goal of enhancing economic independence among women. My high light so far is the dedication and commitment of the team in working together towards achieving our objectives.”

Hemma provides strategic direction and oversight for the charity’s communications, brand and marketing. Collaborating with key functions nationwide, she is passionate about growing our reach and ensuring every woman who comes through the Smart Works door leaves feeling happy, confident and empowered. Hemma is also a Trustee for the RAF Museum and a panel expert for her home council’s VAWG strategy.

“It’s a total joy to see the simplicity of our service in action every day. Knowing that after two hours with our incredible volunteers, a woman will leave feeling lighter, brighter and happier, serves as a real inspiration. Thousands of women have benefited from our help, but we know there are so many more than need our support. With our passion, knowledge and expertise, I’m confident that we can reach them.”