Wayne Harrison has devoted much of his life to supporting young people through the Army Cadet Force. Having first joined Greater Manchester Army Cadet Force as a cadet in 1999, he later returned as an adult volunteer and has now given more than 20 years of service to the organisation.
He is currently a Major and Officer Commanding 3 (Somme) Company, with responsibility for seven detachments across Greater Manchester. During his time with the Army Cadet Force, Wayne has held a variety of roles supporting the development of both cadets and adult volunteers. He is particularly passionate about the opportunities the organisation provides for young people to develop confidence, leadership, resilience and practical skills.
Wayne also has a longstanding commitment to volunteering and community service, including supporting humanitarian initiatives assisting refugees in the UK and Europe.
Professionally, Wayne has worked within the pensions industry for more than 20 years, with experience spanning pensions administration, technology, systems implementation, service delivery and client relationship management. He currently works for Equiniti Retirement Solutions as a Contract & Relationship Manager.
Wayne lives in Tameside and has strong ties to Greater Manchester through his professional, voluntary and community activities. In his spare time, he enjoys travelling, live music and spending time with family and friends.