Jenny Clucas discusses her experience as the manager of a chemical industry cluster in northwest England. The cluster supports over 650 chemical companies that employ over 50,000 people and generate £10.2 billion in annual turnover. As cluster manager, her goals are to promote cooperation, catalyze opportunities between members, and make industry connections to support sustainable growth. She outlines the cluster's strategic priorities and some of its activities. Clucas reflects on the skills needed for the role, such as industry knowledge, networking ability, and managing both private and public sector stakeholders. Looking ahead, she considers how to further develop and support the profession of cluster management.