Alison Gibson Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

Chesterfield

Creating a partnership between the health and social care voluntary sector in Chesterfield and the University of Derby’s St Helena Campus. Student and staff volunteering, student placements and experience opportunities, community based research and evaluation projects, student led health and wellbeing sessions in community settings. Networking, stakeholder relationships, creating opportunity for shared learning.

East Midlands

Delivered an initiative in Derbyshire focussed on providing cancer screening information as well as empowering the region to recognise early cancer symptoms and to visit their GP. Involved in the development of marketing materials, local research and NHS cancer analysis using Fingertips data to support a delivery strategy. 'Be Cancer Safe' is a social movement which aims to raise awareness of cancer and increase the number of people diagnosed earlier via radio interviews, press releases, social media, events and presentations.

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Developed, out-sourced and delivered E.ON's education programmes and charitable grants process ensuring E.ON's Brand is positively perceived by customers and community stakeholders such as local councillors, MP's, community leaders, schools and local businesses. Supported the development of a new education website that provides parents and teachers with resources linked to STEM (Science, technology, engineering and maths) Directly managed multiple contracts with external agencies ensuring key deliverables are achieved within the scope of the contracts following strict procurement guidelines. Managed E.ON's Education and Charity Funding budget achieving the best return on investment.Managed and reconciled E.ON's charity account and the relationship with Charities Aid FoundationIdentified key stakeholders to attend high profile community events, maximizing PR opportunities. Work closely with the Internal Communications Team to maximise colleague engagement and Pride in E.ONCo-ordinated and managed relationships to deliver E.ON's careers support in secondary schools - to include training and co-ordination of employee volunteering. Reacted to Business needs to support strategic geographic areas across the UK with community activity as needed.

United Kingdom

Delivered programmes which complimented the demands and issues regarding fuel povertyManaged charity partnerships with Action for Children, Age UK, National Energy Action and Business in the Community.Worked with the Scouts on events to support E.ON volunteering as well as contributing to the Scouts Global Conservation Badge. Helped Develop and subsequently delivered Energy Counts, a charity partnership programme with Action for Children. Co-ordinated volunteers for the programme and worked closely with Action For Children's account manager and children's centres. Managed E.ON's responsibilities towards Age UK and E.ON's programme called EnergyRight.Managed a significant Community Relations budget to deliver E.ON's charity partnerships.Kept accurate records of performance and targets.Built relationships with local Age Concern/Age UK understanding issues and barriers.Worked with E.ON's Press Office, Age Concern/Age UK and Action for Children to get the best external coverage possible.Co-ordinated photography and helped write articles to support PR opportunities.

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Supported the development, delivery and management of a range of measurable volunteering opportunities that are aligned to the Community Relations Strategy.Worked closely with the Health and Safety teams to improve and maintain a safe activity for employees when taking part in Community Challenges.Built relationships and worked closely with National Trust, Action for Children, Business in the Community to support with colleague volunteering. Managed day to day recording, analysis and evaluation of all E.ON employee volunteering activity across the UK.Built relationships with colleagues across the UK business to identify and maximise positive employee opportunities.Represented E.ON UK at appropriate external employee involvement forums/networking forums to share best practice with local businesses.Provided support for the Employee Involvement Manager in the delivery of key brand, colleague and financial targets.Wrote articles for press releases and co-ordinated photography to maximise external recognition for E.ON's good work.Wrote successful external award submissions recognising volunteering activity at E.ON.Helped manage and deliver an employee community fund communicating with over 125 charities to donate £250,000.

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Understood the effect E.ON's people processes have towards colleague experience and recommended modified practice where necessary.Carried out face to face employee interviews to gain full appreciation of the colleague journey, implementing change where necessary and measuring the success of any adjustments. Monitored and maintained the online exit interview process and section manager face to face retention interviews.Produced detailed colleague reports for senior managers and agreed action plans to make positive changes.Built good relationships with managers in the business in order to become familiar with their requirements and obstacles in providing a good colleague experience.

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Delivery of internal communication for all customer service colleagues and managed 7 people as part of a job share.Helped organise business charities events such as Help a Heart Week, Comic Relief, McMillan Coffee Mornings.Co-ordination of workshops to support a company wide strategy change.

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Management of teams of up to 20 people on a customer service contact centre.Ensuring quality customer contact through coaching and developing.Managing attendance, performance and code of conduct.Managing an agreed budget to motivate and reward sales through service.