Sue started with us in January as our new head of finance, but before joining us, she worked in the public sector for many years. Working her way from trainee accountant with Kent County Council to head of finance for Kent Fire & Rescue Service before culminating her government career as chief executive and chief financial officer at Thanet District Council.

With all this experience under her belt, Sue took a short career break and turned her hand to writing crime novels under the pseudonym Susan Handley. She’s now authored 7 books, contributed to several short story anthologies and has appeared at many literary festivals.

When not working (or writing crime!) Sue can be found in her garden, tending to her vegetables, feeding her chickens or walking her 2 rescue dogs.