Abi Hopkins

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Head of Compliance- Internal Assurance @ University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton, GB
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Currently I am acting as the Head of Corporate Compliance - Internal Assurance, working in the Corporate Compliance Unit managing the internal audit process, having compliance oversight of the University's statutory returns as well as working closely with colleagues in other compliance areas such as risk management, business continuity and major incident planning. I am a PRINCE2 qualified, experienced Project and Contracts Manager having previously worked within the Funding Compliance Office (FCO) at the University of Wolverhampton, where I managed a portfolio of over £16m of European and Growth Deal projects, including high value multi-funded capital projects. In my role with the FCO, I provided technical advice and guidance in funding regulations relating to Local Growth Funding and ERDF project / programme funding and delivery whilst also supporting the University's strategic vision through successful partnership management. I am experienced in the successful delivery, audit and closure of funded projects (multi-partner and multi-funder) and also have a background in Project Management and Event Management.Outside of my day job I also the current Treasurer for the UK Academy for Information Systems (UKAIS) providing full financial oversight of the academy's finances and managing the day-to-day financial activities.

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University of Wolverhampton

University Of Wolverhampton

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Head of Compliance- Internal Assurance
Wolverhampton, GB
Abi Hopkins Work Experience Details
  • University Of Wolverhampton
    Head Of Compliance- Internal Assurance
    University Of Wolverhampton
    Wolverhampton, Gb
  • University Of Wolverhampton
    Head Of Compliance- Internal Assurance
    University Of Wolverhampton Jan 2024 - Present
    Responsible for overseeing the internal audit function within the University, the oversight of all of the organisational external statutory returns and supporting the implementation of compliance frameworks across the whole organisation.
  • University Of Wolverhampton
    Projects Contracts Manager
    University Of Wolverhampton Jan 2016 - Jan 2024
    Wolverhampton
    I managed a portfolio of ERDF and LGF funded contracts which includes Digital Enterprise, Cyber Quarter, SPEED, CALMERIC, and SIRC projects to ensure compliant contract and technical delivery. Supporting the University's strategic vision, my role was to provide high level technical advice and assurance functions working within project teams and liaising with a number of Funding Bodies (MHCLG, LEPs etc) to ensure successful project and contract delivery.
  • University Of Wolverhampton
    Projects Contract Manager
    University Of Wolverhampton Sep 2016 - Dec 2019
    Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom
    I was the Contract Manager for the £2.2m KEEN Project which is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).I worked closely with and support the KEEN Project Manager to ensure that the delivery of the project meets the compliancy regulations associated with ERDF funding. I provided technical advice and guidance to the team who deliver the project whilst ensuring that the contract was being delivered correctly and according to funder requirements and regulations
  • University Of Wolverhampton
    Project Manager
    University Of Wolverhampton Mar 2013 - Sep 2016
    University Of Wolverhampton
    I was the Project Manager for the £1.4 million Innovative Product Support Service (IPSS) project which was delivered between March 2013 and December 2015. The IPSS programme supported businesses through the early stages of developing a new product or process. The programme, part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) was specifically designed to support businesses developing new products. My role as the Project Manager was to ensure that the project outputs were achieved according to EU funding regulations and within the timeframe of the funding period. The project had a number of partners which needed close performance management along with all aspects of project management. There has been a successful application made to ESIF for a £2.4 million continuation project which has already started delivery. I am currently managing this project start-up This project will have delivery in a number of different LEP areas through a number of different delivery partners.
  • University Of Wolverhampton
    Marketing Officer, It Futures
    University Of Wolverhampton Mar 2011 - Mar 2013
    University Of Wolverhampton, Telford Campus
    I was the Marketing Officer for IT Futures based within the University of Wolverhampton's School of Technology. My role was to plan, implement and manage all of the marketing , events and PR activities relating to IT Futures, the e-Innovation Centre and its associated projects.
  • Ukais
    Ukais Treasurer
    Ukais Jan 2023 - Present
    Ensuring all of the financial aspects of UKAIS are managed and reported correctly.
  • Ukais
    Ukais Conference Coordinator
    Ukais Nov 2009 - Aug 2021
    Oxford, United Kingdom
    For over 10 years I was the conference coordinator for the UK Academy For Information Systems Conference which takes place annually in Oxford, UK. I have worked with the UKAIS to deliver their annual conferences which attracts international delegates and PhD researchers to the popular PhD Consortium event. ThisDetails of the UKAIS can be found at www.ukais.org
  • University Of Wolverhampton
    Centre Manager, Einnovation Centre
    University Of Wolverhampton Nov 2010 - Jan 2011
    I was acting Centre Manager for the e-Innovation Centre. I was responsible for the operational management of the centre which included dealing and working with the current licensees of the building. I was responsible for the marketing of the facilties available and ensuring that strategic partnerships and services with the University of Wolverhampton were made avaliable to all licensees within the building.I also continued in my Event Management role as I was also coordinating the UKAIS 2011 conference and working on the forthcoming C-Cames 2011 conference.
  • Learning Lab, University Of Wolverhampton
    Events Co-Ordinator
    Learning Lab, University Of Wolverhampton Sep 2005 - Sep 2010
    I organised and managed all of the academic events that Learning Lab held which included research showcases, internal University research seminar series, workshops and symposiums. Notably, I was seconded to the School of Computing and IT within the Universirty of Wolverhampton to organise and manage the mLearn 2008 conference which had over 300 international delegates attending.I was also responsible for working alongside the School of Computing and IT to produce academic research journals.
  • University Of Wolverhampton
    Pa To The Dean For Learning And Teaching
    University Of Wolverhampton Mar 2004 - Sep 2005
    I started work at the University as a PA to the Dean of the then Centre for Learning and Teaching. I was responsible for supporting the Dean in her day to day work, organising her diary and other general office duties. I was also responsible for offering support to the Centre's Co-ordinators and for making arrangements for some of the Centre's meetings. It was during this role that I was offered the opportunity to help organise the IEEE 2004 Conference.

Abi Hopkins Skills

Event Management Marketing Management Social Media Social Networking Marketing Communications Start Ups Project Planning Social Media Marketing Marketing Strategy Public Relations Event Planning Online Marketing Research Account Management Strategic Partnerships Email Marketing Project Management Market Planning Logistics Delegate Management Online Advertising Seo Copywriting Blogging Businessowners Building Business Relationships Building New Business Business To Business Relationship Building E Commerce Business Relationship Management Gdpr Eu Funding Strategy Team Leadership Technical Advice Eu Policy

Abi Hopkins Education Details

  • New College, University Of Bolton
    New College, University Of Bolton
    Tourism And Management, Business And Events Management
  • Charlton Gm School, Wellington
    Charlton Gm School, Wellington

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