Brian Martin was commissioned by Midlothian Council's Training Services to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of its work due to his expertise in employability services. Brian conducted the review professionally and supportively. The results were incorporated into a development plan and restructuring of the service. The manager recommends Brian for similar evaluation work based on his successful review.

1. 3 March 2016
To whom it may concern
Brian Martin was commissioned by Midlothian Council’s Training Services (MTS) to undertake an
evaluation of the quality and effectiveness of its work. This was undertaken as part of the
partnership working arrangements between Midlothian and City of Edinburgh Council. We
requested Brian specifically because of his extensive knowledge and experience in management and
operation of employability services, and the high regard in which he was held by staff and partners
in this field of work.
Brian undertook the review in a highly professional and supportive manner and managers in the
service commented on how easy it was to have his expertise, understanding of context and solution
focussed approach to the task.
The results of the review were integrated into the development plan for MTS and contributed to the
restructuring of the service that has now been implemented.
As the service manager overall I have no hesitation in recommending Brian for similar pieces of work
in other contexts.
Alasdair Mathers
Community Planning and Performance Manager
Midlothian Council