Pandora Glasford is the new director of the Department of Financial Assistance.

Ms Glasford has responsibility for the overall management and operation of the Department of Financial Assistance, including the programme planning, financial, personnel and administrative functions.

She is also responsible for reviewing and developing policy and monitoring and evaluating financial assistance programmes and services.

Ms Glasford has worked with the Bermuda Government since 2009, filling roles including executive officer of the National Training Board and training manager at the Department of Workforce Development.

Social development minister Michael Weeks said: “We are pleased to have Ms Glasford assume the substantive post of the director of Financial Assistance.

“She has proven a valuable asset to the Government of Bermuda and we look forward to working with her.

“She is a versatile human resources executive with hands on experience in the private and public sectors and advanced skills in facilitation, planning, and leadership.”