Working with a diverse range of unions to explore the challenges they face to build unions ready for the world of work today and tomorrow.In this role, I lead the organisation to deliver our strategic aims, allocating resources, identifying new opportunities and areas to work in and represent the organisation externally to a variety of stakeholders and organisations.During my time here, I have expanded our operations to include direct consultancy and support for unions, conceived joint… Show more Working with a diverse range of unions to explore the challenges they face to build unions ready for the world of work today and tomorrow.In this role, I lead the organisation to deliver our strategic aims, allocating resources, identifying new opportunities and areas to work in and represent the organisation externally to a variety of stakeholders and organisations.During my time here, I have expanded our operations to include direct consultancy and support for unions, conceived joint project work as well as continuing the needed research and information aspect of our work.The team has grown during my tenure as well as income which has enabled us to continue to build and shape discussions on the future of unions. Show less

This project supports unions who are working within the creative sector to organise and engage 'atypical workers', those who are on non traditional working contracts who are sometimes overlooked by unions. Initially I worked with the NVJ (journalists union) in the Netherlands, Muusikkojen liitto (musicians union) in Finland and SNJ, SNJ-CGT and CFDT plus Pigistes (journalists) in France. I gave training and support from senior leadership to representatives on how the unions can organise… Show more This project supports unions who are working within the creative sector to organise and engage 'atypical workers', those who are on non traditional working contracts who are sometimes overlooked by unions. Initially I worked with the NVJ (journalists union) in the Netherlands, Muusikkojen liitto (musicians union) in Finland and SNJ, SNJ-CGT and CFDT plus Pigistes (journalists) in France. I gave training and support from senior leadership to representatives on how the unions can organise more effectively. This project was renewed and an extra three unions where added to my portfolio. I now cover two Spanish unions as well as the Kunstenbond in the Netherlands. Show less

Liaison with union affiliates and colleges to deliver the national and regional TUC education programme

In this role I was responsible for the development & delivery of the TUC's Organising Academy, which was the flagship training programme in organising for the UK's sole confederation. Under my time there, the programme grew to include a comprehensive range of training and development for unions on all aspects related to organising. The programme grew to train over 400 officers per year across the whole UK movement.I also supported the wider work within the Stronger Unions theme, liaising… Show more In this role I was responsible for the development & delivery of the TUC's Organising Academy, which was the flagship training programme in organising for the UK's sole confederation. Under my time there, the programme grew to include a comprehensive range of training and development for unions on all aspects related to organising. The programme grew to train over 400 officers per year across the whole UK movement.I also supported the wider work within the Stronger Unions theme, liaising and working with unions on particular projects or ideas including community organising and leadership training. Show less

Working with unions in the London region, I was responsible for the delivering of the TUC's core training programme as well as working with unions to deliver specific programmes. I managed a team of tutors as well as being part of the regional SMT to develop local strategy. Regional strategy and development.

Lead on National Continuing Education Programme - overseeing a programme for 500 learners on areas of learning relating to teaching and education. Includes managing marketing and finances.Advice and guidance on continuing education pathwaysCourse management

Member engagement on learningWorkplace engagement on learningDeveloping Union Learning RepsOverseeing regional strategy for union learning

Responsible for learner and employer engagement on Early Years EducationGrant management

Regional organising strategy Member engagementMember development

Museums and Heritage patch.Responsible for strategy and delivery of organising new industry area (Archaeologists)

TUC Organising Academy position.Organised travel agency workers across the North of England. Recruited reps and membersOversaw creation of Young Members Network (Future@)Worked on Young Members websiteLead on strategic corporate research Liaised with Ver.di