Formerly deputy chief executive, she replaces Jeremy Glover who stepped down in January to become chief executive of OnSide, a charity that emerged from Bolton Lads & Girls Club with the aim of building similar clubs across the North West.
In the past 12 months Edwards has been responsible for the pathways2success programme, a government-funded project working with five local schools to reduce the number of young people not in education, employment or training.
Edwards said: "I have massive shoes to fill, but I'm not even going to try to be Jeremy. I'm going to put my own mark on the club. I feel like this is the start of a new era and I'm excited about the future and the opportunities ahead."
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