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Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom

Responsible for the Net Zero Programme & Local Area Energy Planning (LAEP). Development of local area energy mapping to identify priority areas and opportunities for renewable/sustainable solutions & innovation, in partnership with Energy Network Operators and Worcestershire Councils.Management of a £12m government-funded capital infrastructure programme to aid economic recovery in response to Covid-19. Responsibilities include:• Programme initiation, governance, implementation… Show more Responsible for the Net Zero Programme & Local Area Energy Planning (LAEP). Development of local area energy mapping to identify priority areas and opportunities for renewable/sustainable solutions & innovation, in partnership with Energy Network Operators and Worcestershire Councils.Management of a £12m government-funded capital infrastructure programme to aid economic recovery in response to Covid-19. Responsibilities include:• Programme initiation, governance, implementation & delivery• Multi-organisation stakeholder management • Financial & budgetary management & grant claims processing• Programme monitoring & risk management, reporting & evaluation• Management & submission of quarterly returns to central government Show less

London, England, United Kingdom

Provision of digital marketing services for music suppliers to hospitality, leisure and retail industries.• Remodelled PPC advertising strategy for C-Burn Ltd, delivering significant cost savings• Introduced cost-effective B2B ad campaigns, conversion tracking, ongoing measurement of campaign effectiveness using Google Ads, Google Analytics and Data Studio• Conducted SEO Audits and implementation of on/offsite recommendations, optimising organic search… Show more Provision of digital marketing services for music suppliers to hospitality, leisure and retail industries.• Remodelled PPC advertising strategy for C-Burn Ltd, delivering significant cost savings• Introduced cost-effective B2B ad campaigns, conversion tracking, ongoing measurement of campaign effectiveness using Google Ads, Google Analytics and Data Studio• Conducted SEO Audits and implementation of on/offsite recommendations, optimising organic search engine page results. Conducted in-depth competitive intelligence studies• Developed social media strategy, brand visibility, content and engagement on social Show less

Gloucestershire

Led an in-depth review of the Force’s Operating Model. Worked Force-wide across internal and operational teams to diagnose model variance and causality of prevailing issues. Identified recommendations to catalyse service improvement. Managed work streams to implement business change measures.

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Operational management of a Network of 20 secondary schools and an FE College. Implementation of Government’s education reform and associated systems. Management of an executive operational group advising strategic decision-makers. Responsible for communications and client relations with government agencies.• Implemented network-wide mobilisation of a new and complex qualification framework within time-frame and budget.• Tendered for and projected managed various government awarded… Show more Operational management of a Network of 20 secondary schools and an FE College. Implementation of Government’s education reform and associated systems. Management of an executive operational group advising strategic decision-makers. Responsible for communications and client relations with government agencies.• Implemented network-wide mobilisation of a new and complex qualification framework within time-frame and budget.• Tendered for and projected managed various government awarded bids.• Initiated and supported effective working practice across dispersed teams – including network-wide implementation of third party commercial products and services.• Brokered and managed delivery of FE products and services to network, generating significant new business revenue annually.• Transformed brand and digital presence for the network. Show less

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Operational management of a training company, in receipt of external funding, in an area of deprivation and worklessness. Line managed 20 personnel. Broadened training offer; identified and resolved performance issues.• Expanded funding base – procured contracts to deliver training programmes to the long term unemployed, NEET young people, schools and community groups. Programmes commended by the Police Service and John Reid, Former British Home Secretary, for demonstrable reduction in… Show more Operational management of a training company, in receipt of external funding, in an area of deprivation and worklessness. Line managed 20 personnel. Broadened training offer; identified and resolved performance issues.• Expanded funding base – procured contracts to deliver training programmes to the long term unemployed, NEET young people, schools and community groups. Programmes commended by the Police Service and John Reid, Former British Home Secretary, for demonstrable reduction in area youth crime.• Introduced extensive Quality Assurance measures to support staff development and monitor and evaluate delivery and performance. Created a culture of continuous improvement, improved staff morale and higher productivity. Show less

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Responsible for the development of four Secondary School Area Partnerships across Birmingham; a Quality Assurance portfolio and various projects. Line managed a specialist team.• Spearheaded strategy and practice in procurement of re-training packages following the traumatic collapse of MG Rover - project value c. £8m. Managed multi-sector communications.• Seconded to Birmingham’s South West Area Network Partnership. Optimised operations and fostered industry relations… Show more Responsible for the development of four Secondary School Area Partnerships across Birmingham; a Quality Assurance portfolio and various projects. Line managed a specialist team.• Spearheaded strategy and practice in procurement of re-training packages following the traumatic collapse of MG Rover - project value c. £8m. Managed multi-sector communications.• Seconded to Birmingham’s South West Area Network Partnership. Optimised operations and fostered industry relations to develop training programmes.• Delivered Quality Assurance to a range of sector providers. Managed budget to raise professional standards. Show less

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Quality Assurance portfolio; project management of various government assignments.

West Midlands, England, United Kingdom

Business development; product training; initiated and delivered QA framework for regional network of learn-direct venues.

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Telecomms start-up involved in consultancy, training and mobile applications in support of 3G mobile telephony. Developed and managed HR functions, Company formation, Corporate brand identity; administration for company training subsidiary.

Malvern, England, United Kingdom

Managed EFL Department and delivery of learning programmes to international students.

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Created and managed a multi-site teaching service; tendered successfully for various government grants.

Diploma In Management And Leadership

Introductory Diploma In Management

Ba Hons Literature And Philosophy

Certificate In Tesol