I oversee the management of the systems that support fundraising and alumni relations operations within the Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO) and throughout the University. Through effective database and data management, I support the institution to solve business problems and champion the growth of a healthy data culture. I proactively identify, recommend and implement improvements to benefit our advancement operation.• Lead the Development Services Team• Data… Show more I oversee the management of the systems that support fundraising and alumni relations operations within the Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO) and throughout the University. Through effective database and data management, I support the institution to solve business problems and champion the growth of a healthy data culture. I proactively identify, recommend and implement improvements to benefit our advancement operation.• Lead the Development Services Team• Data Protection/UK GDPR Champion for DARO and member of Data Protection Working Group• Manager of all systems including, Blackbaud Raiser's Edge database • Lead the ways in which the database is used and engaged with, ensuring consistency and optimised functionality• Actively contribute towards the department's overarching strategic vision• Responsible for the submission of the annual CASE Insights on Philanthropy Survey• Member of the University Sanctuary Champions Network• Faculty liaison for the Faculty of Science and Engineering, building effective cross-team relationships • Member of the Advance HE, Aurora Women in Leadership Cohort 2022/23 Show less

I act as a high-performing account manager for a diverse portfolio of 540 alumni based across Yorkshire and Humberside (Y&H), of whom 82% are teachers. I motivate and connect them to each other and pertinent organisations to continue making an impact on the charity’s vision.Responsibilities:• Responsible for building relationships with new alumni and maintaining relationships with existing alumni to achieve ambitious targets and deliver a high quality service.• Represent Teach First… Show more I act as a high-performing account manager for a diverse portfolio of 540 alumni based across Yorkshire and Humberside (Y&H), of whom 82% are teachers. I motivate and connect them to each other and pertinent organisations to continue making an impact on the charity’s vision.Responsibilities:• Responsible for building relationships with new alumni and maintaining relationships with existing alumni to achieve ambitious targets and deliver a high quality service.• Represent Teach First at a local and national level, and work a range of stakeholders within education, charities, business and the community.• Deliver career development workshops and training programmes for trainee teachers and alumni.• Advertise key leadership jobs and facilitate job matches to support alumni progress to positions of influence within education.• Plan, deliver, manage and present at key events throughout the academic year.• Budget holder for the Teach First alumni area of work within Yorkshire and Humberside.• Develop a local engagement strategy which contributes to the achievement of national targets.• Create and promote innovative engagement opportunities to engage alumni with the Teach First vision and address educational inequality through network development, campaigning and volunteering.• Work collaboratively as part of a national team and independently as the only individual responsible for Teach First alumni engagement targets in Yorkshire and Humberside• Act as a mentor and buddy for new colleagues joining the organisation.• Participate in training and continued professional development. • Use CRM software to manage external partnerships• Working in accordance to Data Protection Laws and adapt work in line with recent General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) changes• Collaborate with corporate partners to support their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives and development of local talent pipelines Show less

The Venture Matrix scheme is a unique work-based learning scheme that aims to develop students employability and enterprise skills through real-life work-related projects that are accredited as part of their degree at Sheffield Hallam University.I worked as part of this unique, University-wide scheme and had accountability for all student-led project activity with 60+ external partners. Responsibilities included:• Direct line management of a small team• Accountability for… Show more The Venture Matrix scheme is a unique work-based learning scheme that aims to develop students employability and enterprise skills through real-life work-related projects that are accredited as part of their degree at Sheffield Hallam University.I worked as part of this unique, University-wide scheme and had accountability for all student-led project activity with 60+ external partners. Responsibilities included:• Direct line management of a small team• Accountability for ensuring all processes were fit for purpose including child safeguarding provision• Event management for large scale events with 100+ delegates • Coordinating high quality communications to internal and external stakeholders which promoted the uptake of services • Creating content for external press releases and internal marketing materials• Building sustainable partnerships with external and internal stakeholders of whom many were senior leaders within schools and local government• Delivering outreach projects to school pupils in collaboration with over 260 students. Show less

Responsibilities included:• Use CRM systems and processes to manage stakeholder engagement which contributed towards the progressive vision of increasing employer engagement within the faculty.• Manage all marketing and social media communications for the team ensuring messages were tailored to the respective stakeholder group. Collate stories of success to support the promotion of the Sheffield Business School.• Enhance student experience within the faculty and provide… Show more Responsibilities included:• Use CRM systems and processes to manage stakeholder engagement which contributed towards the progressive vision of increasing employer engagement within the faculty.• Manage all marketing and social media communications for the team ensuring messages were tailored to the respective stakeholder group. Collate stories of success to support the promotion of the Sheffield Business School.• Enhance student experience within the faculty and provide opportunities for students to progress personally and professionally.• Work with a select number of student representatives and provide them with a platform to inspire other students within the faculty and drive change in response to student needs.• Chair a staff/student forum including senior management and student society leaders to plan and deliver engagement activities within the faculty Show less

Responsibilities included:• Develop projects that would contribute towards the student experience and increase the employment prospects of students within the faculty• Deliver inspiring presentations to students• Use my excellent interpersonal skills to share my experience of being a student with a variety of audiences to encourage student engagement and participation with faculty initiatives• Form part of a collaborative project team in planning, organising, administering and… Show more Responsibilities included:• Develop projects that would contribute towards the student experience and increase the employment prospects of students within the faculty• Deliver inspiring presentations to students• Use my excellent interpersonal skills to share my experience of being a student with a variety of audiences to encourage student engagement and participation with faculty initiatives• Form part of a collaborative project team in planning, organising, administering and delivering a range of activities and events allowing me to gain essential experience of cross-team working and collaboration Show less