East Durham Trust is a Registered Charity (Reg No: 1117642) and a Company Limited by Guarantee (Company No: 05934124) with an expressed purpose to promote the regeneration of rural and urban areas of the effects of social and economic decline.The Trust is the flagship Voluntary and Community Sector organisation for the area and as well as providing the traditional support to local Community groups and managing the local Volunteer Centre, the organisation also manages a range of projects… Show more East Durham Trust is a Registered Charity (Reg No: 1117642) and a Company Limited by Guarantee (Company No: 05934124) with an expressed purpose to promote the regeneration of rural and urban areas of the effects of social and economic decline.The Trust is the flagship Voluntary and Community Sector organisation for the area and as well as providing the traditional support to local Community groups and managing the local Volunteer Centre, the organisation also manages a range of projects and contracts. Show less

Strategic and operational lead supporting company growth whilst embedding good equality practices within the internal college environment and across the wider public, private and third sectors.. Coordination of the North East region Adult Learners' Week activities.

Voluntary position:Catcote Futures and Catcote Academy offer specialist education for learners with a range of complex needs including learning difficulties. We are committed to and passionate about the learning and progress of young people and adults and believe in learning for life. Staff, directors and governors have high aspirations for our learners and we aim to provide a high quality, relevant and balanced education for all our students that focuses on individual, personal and… Show more Voluntary position:Catcote Futures and Catcote Academy offer specialist education for learners with a range of complex needs including learning difficulties. We are committed to and passionate about the learning and progress of young people and adults and believe in learning for life. Staff, directors and governors have high aspirations for our learners and we aim to provide a high quality, relevant and balanced education for all our students that focuses on individual, personal and academic achievement that will enhance the life opportunities for our young people as they move into the adult world. Show less

The Institute of Employability Professionals is the professional body created by the sector for the sector.The employment-related services sector includes those working with unemployed customers, clients and communities to affect their entrance into sustained employment and reduce dependency on benefits. There are an estimated 20,000 people working in this sector.IEP’s values are based upon: ■ POWER - Giving its members the power to influence and drive the profession… Show more The Institute of Employability Professionals is the professional body created by the sector for the sector.The employment-related services sector includes those working with unemployed customers, clients and communities to affect their entrance into sustained employment and reduce dependency on benefits. There are an estimated 20,000 people working in this sector.IEP’s values are based upon: ■ POWER - Giving its members the power to influence and drive the profession forward;■ PRIDE - Instilling a sense of pride into each of its members ■ PERCEPTION - Improving perceptions of the sector and the work of its members■ PERFORMANCE - Equipping its members with the capacity to drive their performance.Members are expected to operate to the highest standards of professional behaviour as set out in the IEP’s Code of Conduct. Show less

Strategic leadership of the Civilian Management Committee responsible for fundraising and financial management of non-public funded budget whist growing cadet numbers to maximise opportunities for young people aged 13 - 20 years, throughout the Newcastle area.

Lead of the Civilian Management Committee responsible for fundraising and financial management of non-public funded budget.

Head of Employability ProgrammesKey duties:Strategic leadership of the development and implementation of Employability Programmes within the North East Region and Nationally, including development and line management of geographically dispersed contract teamsStrategic partnership development and customer relationship managementStrategic Contract and Project Management of Employment and Training InitiativesDevelopment and implementation of a robust procurement and business… Show more Head of Employability ProgrammesKey duties:Strategic leadership of the development and implementation of Employability Programmes within the North East Region and Nationally, including development and line management of geographically dispersed contract teamsStrategic partnership development and customer relationship managementStrategic Contract and Project Management of Employment and Training InitiativesDevelopment and implementation of a robust procurement and business development strategyStrategic leadership and direction of the implementation of quality standards including Matrix, Investors in People and ISO9001Supporting the development of the company consultation services to expand the business portfolioKey achievements:Successful negotiation on a range of commercial employment contracts to complement current business activities and drive up income generation for the businessDevelopment and implementation of the Flexible New Deal Phase 2 Strategic Development Plan which has included securing high value subcontracts from several successful prime contractors in the phase 1 commissioning roundEstablishment of key strategic partnerships for the development of joint bidding opportunities within the North East and NationallyImplementation of an action plan and Quality Management Team to focus on the implementation of quality standards and standing operating procedures to facilitate the accreditation process for Matrix, Imp and ISO9001 Show less

Key duties: Strategic leadership of Corporate Resources, responsible for performance, finance, programme, contract and relationship management, human resources, health and safety, quality, procurement and marketingLeading operational delivery of the Corporate Resources Team, providing direct line management support including coaching and developmental opportunitiesDevelopment and implementation of programme and project processes Management of the programme portfolio, including… Show more Key duties: Strategic leadership of Corporate Resources, responsible for performance, finance, programme, contract and relationship management, human resources, health and safety, quality, procurement and marketingLeading operational delivery of the Corporate Resources Team, providing direct line management support including coaching and developmental opportunitiesDevelopment and implementation of programme and project processes Management of the programme portfolio, including planning, monitoring and evaluation of project plans and budgets, cash flow forecasts, risk assessment and quality assurance, ensuring projects are a strategic fit with the overall programme of activityDevelopment of pre-qualifying questionnaires, invitations to tender and applications for fundingStakeholder engagement and communications, liaison with grant makers and strategic relationship managementCollaborative working within the Senior Management Team to develop and implement the strategic business plan and to ensure all activity fits within the organisations values, aims and objectivesLeading a range of internal and external forums, facilitating and chairing meetings Show less

Key duties: Formulation, planning and co-ordination of the Housing Market Renewal (HMR) Programme; Collaborating with multi-disciplinary project teams to initiate and execute projects; Provision of a consultancy service on good practice in project management, including the application of project management tools and techniques; Development and implementation of effective stakeholder and community engagement strategies to engage all partners and stakeholders; Development and… Show more Key duties: Formulation, planning and co-ordination of the Housing Market Renewal (HMR) Programme; Collaborating with multi-disciplinary project teams to initiate and execute projects; Provision of a consultancy service on good practice in project management, including the application of project management tools and techniques; Development and implementation of effective stakeholder and community engagement strategies to engage all partners and stakeholders; Development and maintenance of effective communications and working relationships with other services, outside agencies, residents, councillors, partners and stakeholders to achieve programme and project objectives; Preparation of reports, strategic commission operational plans and managing allocated budgets to deliver specified outcomes, to time and budget; Development and implementation of training programmes and workshops for project teams Show less

Key duties: Operational and line management responsibility for the Partnership Management Information TeamCo-ordination of operational activity, budgets and administration of the multiple funding streams; liaison with funding bodies and sub contractors to ensure that data management and information needs were met and compliant with legislative requirements including DPA and European Funding regulationsCompletion of monthly and quarterly monitoring returns and preparation of… Show more Key duties: Operational and line management responsibility for the Partnership Management Information TeamCo-ordination of operational activity, budgets and administration of the multiple funding streams; liaison with funding bodies and sub contractors to ensure that data management and information needs were met and compliant with legislative requirements including DPA and European Funding regulationsCompletion of monthly and quarterly monitoring returns and preparation of financial claims to statutory bodies; Preparation and delivery of performance briefsMonitoring of project activity and control methods ensuring internal and external audit requirements were met Coordination of partnership communications to ensure the effective and timely cascade of informationPartnership development promoting and sharing of best practices including multi-agency approaches to project development. Show less