We are a small building company based in the North East of England, currently constructing 2 new builds with an active interest in the next project! As well as supplying general labour to the business I also liaise with clients, local council inspectors, architects, subcontractors and other professional services pertaining to the construction of houses. I source funds for projects and liaise with stakeholders and I also deal with the day to day financial activities of running a small business.

Generally responsible, with the Creative Producer, for all areas of the company's administration, including helping to develop long term strategies and developing business plans and budgets and ways to monitor the projects. My main areas of responsibilities were Company finances, bookkeeping, reporting to Companies House / Charities Commission, HMRC and Accountants, monitoring and submitting reports to charitable funders. I administered the payroll of all staff and other employees. I also sat on the Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees and reported to them with up to date Management Accounts and made policy recommendations to the Board of Trustees.Day to day, I managed the daily running of the office including stationery ordering, CRB Checks, Timesheets, Petty cash, Key-hold, Holidays / TOIL etc. I liaised with the Landlord regarding all premises-related issues and ensured insurances were renewed and fit for purpose. I also had overall responsibility for the efficient running of the IT and telephony systems

Assisting the Senior Placement officer to establish an effective placement programme for young and long-term unemployed people into 8 week work placements, with the prospect of employment at the end. Promoting recruitment to the programme through liaison with appropriate referral agents including those in the community. Liaising with any potential referral agents for recruitment of beneficiaries, assist in delivery of induction programmes including Personal Development/ Training plans and job search. Establishing and maintaining a register of appropriate placement providers, including Health and Safety, Policy and Insurance checks. Matching beneficiaries with placement providers and maintaining the beneficiary database and personal files and providing beneficiaries with regular supervisory sessions to progress personal development & training. Actively promoting beneficiaries to potential employers with a view to securing further sustainable employment. Ensuring the timely receipt of all funding and client information from training providers for the preparation of funding returns and the monitoring and collection of appropriate evidence relating to the returns in line with claim requirements.

Responsible for delivering approximately 1000 Learning & Skills Council hours, targeting students using geographical, socio-economic and curriculum criteria.Member of County Durham Management team, with operational responsibilities including implementation of office structures and strategic overview of provision portfolio.WEA rep for local network partnerships, to identify and instigate possible projects and partnerships to expand WEA delivery and heighten profile.Manager of 2 local projects in Chester-le-Street and Wear Valley. Line-manager for 2 part time Development Workers. I had to:Ensure WEA Family Learning delivery in Co Durham.Manage projects in Sedgefield area, working in close partnership with 2 local colleges.Manage PCT funded project in partnership with Sure Start Chilton and FerryhillManager for RDP Rural Learning Project; managed exit of project and departure of Development Worker.