James Blackburn Email & Phone Number

Remote/Ryton-on-Dunsmore

I lead the ongoing development of the Executive Leaders Programme the flagship course delivered by the College of Policing. In the role I lead and manage the various development strands of the programme, as well as communication / engagement with key stakeholders to ensure that this world renowned leadership programme remains current, fit for purpose and.

• Deputy programme lead for the national executive leadership programme. The replacement for the strategic command course. Responsibility for the design and delivery of the programme.
• Designed and implemented leadership development initiatives and training across 43 police forces in England and Wales for over 200,000 officers, staff and volunteers
• Evaluated the impact of Leadership and Management training and development through a range of both qualitative and quantitative measures
• Continuously researched approaches to leadership development as well as emerging issues within the policing sector that related to leadership and required a learning solution
• Managed the online learning inventory for leadership development, including the management of suppliers, ensured all content was relevant, accessible and provided value for money
• Advised senior leaders within police forces on inclusive approaches to leadership learning delivery

• Senior Advisor - Professional Development
• Managed the design, development and implementation of professional development frameworks and initiatives for police officers and staff
• Conducted research into organisational barriers to career development to inform future professional development strategies nationally
• Worked with senior stakeholders from within policing, trade unions, higher education and central government to review, re-design and implement new professional development products
• Partnered with key stakeholders to provide expertise and drive national talent, performance management, career development and workforce planning strategies
• Managed a small team of advisors

• Advisor - Professional Development
• Designed and developed professional development frameworks and initiatives for police officers and staff
• Managed the relationship between police force contacts and the College of Policing, providing advise on matters relating to performance management, promotions and professional qualifications
• Worked with stakeholders from within policing, trade unions, higher education and central government to review, re-design and implement new professional development products
• Authored papers and presentations for presentation at high level meetings and national boards

Telford, United Kingdom

• Responsible for the development of the company’s product roadmap for it’s online learning journey platform
• Championed user experience, service design, accessibility and inclusivity across the Roadmap
• Led discovery work around minimum viable product (MVP) for any new product/feature, collaborating with delivery teams and customers in the education sector to prototype and validate the MVP
• Remained a subject matter expert on digital education, understanding how technology could enhance the learning experience and ensuring our product always delivered for the user
• Embedded an Agile product development approach across the Product Team

Telford, United Kingdom

• Delivered onsite and online training and support workshops for customers
• Managed customer relations: responding professionally, patiently, logically and quickly to requests or questions
• Supported and promoted effective use, integration and implementation of PebblePad virtual learning environments
• Worked with senior stakeholders within higher education customer institutions to better understand evolving platform needs and feed these back to our development team
• Collaborated on Tender proposals
• Maintained authority as a ‘thought leader’ within digital education through conference presentations and publications

Loughborough

• Sought eLearning opportunities within the College by working closely with teaching staff
• Led the creation of online and blended learning programmes
• Contributed to a successful OfSTED inspection
• Delivered innovative staff training through immersive learning techniques
• Led a small team of learning technologists

Loughborough

• Engaged with subject matter experts and awarding organisations to design online and face to face learning materials through storyboarding, action mapping and other techniques
• Led the development of online materials using a range of technology including Articulate Storyline, Premiere Pro and After effects
• Wrote engaging, effective copy, adhering to a tone of voice and brand guidelines documentation.
• Used evaluation data to assess the impact of each learning experience and continuously improve solutions accordingly
• Maintain knowledge of and implement accessibility standards for all digital products

Stratford-upon-Avon

• Visiting Lecturer - Media Production
• Delivered classroom and online learning to students at different academic levels
• Embedded other subjects into delivery of media programmes to improve outcomes in core subjects such as English and Maths
• Assisted other tutors with pastoral matters
• Planned and Facilitated field trips

Midlands

Warwickshire UK

London, United Kingdom

Master'S Degree, Education

Level 5 Leadership And Management

Level 5 Certificate In Effective Coaching & Mentoring

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Interaction Design

Hnd Creative Media Production, Audio & Radio Production, Tv, Social Media, Distinction

Preparing To Teach In The Lifelong Learning Sector, Teaching

Level 3 Certificate In Assessing Vocational Achievement (Cava) (Qcf), Assessing