Salutem

Winchester City football club’s manager has scored a personal goal by leading a team to promotion whilst working Monday to Friday as group head of recruitment for a major UK care provider.

Ex-professional footballer, Craig Davis, 41, played for Cardiff City until he was 21 and played semi-professional football up to the age of 30. Now the manager at Winchester City FC, Craig has helped promote the team to the seventh tier of English football.

Following his stint at Cardiff, Craig decided to embark on a recruitment career before eventually joining Salutem Care and Education in 2020.

His leadership skills on the side of the pitch have noticeably transferred to the office with Craig recently joining the senior leadership team amongst 10 other care professionals.

With a team of 12 people, Craig oversees all aspects of recruitment with his department successfully trebling the number of accepted offers across Salutem from an average of 45 offers per month to over 130.

Craig Davis said: “Since working at Salutem I have thoroughly enjoyed having the time to work on my career in recruitment whilst also managing Winchester City at the weekend.

“Last year’s promotion to the seventh tier of English football was a great achievement for the club and the proudest moment in my five years managing the side.”

John Godden MBE, CEO at Salutem said: “It’s great to see a member of our leadership team working hard during the week but also using his leadership skills in the local community on a weekend.

“Craig is a very popular figure at Salutem and we’re all very proud of his achievements with Winchester City.”

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Editor’s Notes:

Salutem Ltd is a UK based residential and healthcare operator and investor with 130 services nationwide.

Within its portfolio are:

• Modus Care specialises in support services for those with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Asperger’s Syndrome, learning disabilities and other complex needs. It provides small residential facilities for adults as well as bespoke services.
• Ambito Care and Education comprises the former Scope services which include four education facilities, 30 care homes and ten day services.
• Clearwater Care provides 27 services in the Midlands and South East, for complex needs and severe learning difficulties in residential and supported living.
• Pathways Care Group has 54 homes nationwide for adults with learning difficulties.