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United Kingdom

London

London, United Kingdom

Programme management and campaign management across Generation Action (Education) and Clean Air (Air pollution) movements at Global Action Plan.Campaign management of the first Clean Air Night, drawing public awareness to the harms of domestic woodburning. Overall management of the delivery of the Transform our World programme of work. Transform our World is a collaborative online hub that supports teachers in bringing environmental and social action into the classroom through… Show more Programme management and campaign management across Generation Action (Education) and Clean Air (Air pollution) movements at Global Action Plan.Campaign management of the first Clean Air Night, drawing public awareness to the harms of domestic woodburning. Overall management of the delivery of the Transform our World programme of work. Transform our World is a collaborative online hub that supports teachers in bringing environmental and social action into the classroom through showcasing quality-rated resources, programmes and events available from various organisations.- Management of project budgets, risks and reporting to the funder and other key partners, including regular progress calls. - Oversight and coordination of resources (educational material, web, film, event content and teachers training) to ensure teachers receive high quality engagement with the programme. - Relationship management of partners and funders to expand the reach of Transform our World. - Line management and coaching of Youth Engagement Officers, working in schools across England to deliver social action programmes. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Overall management of the RGS's Ambassador scheme across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The scheme harnesses the knowledge and passion of current undergraduates, postgraduates and professionals to work in schools across the UK and encourage uptake of Geography through non-compulsory levels of education. • Direct line management and mentoring of the Education Assistant• Delivered training and development workshops in universities across the UK• Stakeholder… Show more Overall management of the RGS's Ambassador scheme across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The scheme harnesses the knowledge and passion of current undergraduates, postgraduates and professionals to work in schools across the UK and encourage uptake of Geography through non-compulsory levels of education. • Direct line management and mentoring of the Education Assistant• Delivered training and development workshops in universities across the UK• Stakeholder management of HEIs, schools, business partners, members and volunteers• Coordination of over 500 regionally based volunteers• Data analysis of current trends in Geography education and how the Ambassador scheme could function to increase levels of Geography engagement at KS4, KS5 and degree level• Content creation for website and social media (including editing)• Planning, delivering and evaluation of social media campaigns to further the reach of education work• Creation and editing of professional profile and career resources Show less

London, United Kingdom

Responsible for managing, coordinating and developing all aspects of the Frontline relationship with local authorities, at all levels, with a direct impact on the quality of programme implementation. • Relationship management of local authorities across London• Negotiating and influencing external partners and internal stakeholders• Communicating purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm.• Working collaboratively, sharing information appropriately and… Show more Responsible for managing, coordinating and developing all aspects of the Frontline relationship with local authorities, at all levels, with a direct impact on the quality of programme implementation. • Relationship management of local authorities across London• Negotiating and influencing external partners and internal stakeholders• Communicating purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm.• Working collaboratively, sharing information appropriately and building supportive andtrusting professional relationships with a range of stakeholders.• Holding partners to account through clear, confident and constructive feedback andappropriate issues resolution.• Being highly organised in managing a number of partnerships and cohorts ofparticipants through simultaneous annual cycles of activity.• Dealing with challenges in a responsive and constructive way. Applying programme,project and risk management approaches.• Use evaluation data and feedback to identify and drive programme deliveryimprovements– both within individual local authorities and, where appropriate, strategically across the local authority partnership.• Direct line management and mentoring of Regional Coordinator Show less

London, United Kingdom

Promoting active travel, focusing on cycling, to school age children, parents and staff at primary and secondary schools in both Lambeth and Hammersmith & Fulham. The role involves supporting ‘school champions’ in schools, to harness local authority and public health resources available for active travel and to make links between schools and the wider community.- Developing and delivering activities and events in schools which promote and enable cycling to school and active travel… Show more Promoting active travel, focusing on cycling, to school age children, parents and staff at primary and secondary schools in both Lambeth and Hammersmith & Fulham. The role involves supporting ‘school champions’ in schools, to harness local authority and public health resources available for active travel and to make links between schools and the wider community.- Developing and delivering activities and events in schools which promote and enable cycling to school and active travel participation through practical skills and classroom sessions.- Bringing neighbouring schools together, to facilitate cooperation and skill-sharing - Trained in cycle instructing, bike maintenance, first aid and child protection. - Promoting cycling to school and active travel by working with local authorities, and other partners to help access secure cycle storage, on-road cycle training (meeting level 2 of the new national standard), Bike It information, cycle to school weeks and other cycling events. - Providing support to schools and local authority in the consultation, planning and delivery of school travel plans and safe walking and cycling routes to the selected schools.Coordination and delivery of, ‘school champion’ training and parent training where appropriate.- Delivery of pupil and parent route audit sessions, which feed in to school travel plans and enable change with in the local environment.- Measurement of baseline travel data for home to school and other journeys and carry out follow up surveys at selected schools each year.- Compilation of progress reports and presentations for project funders, reflecting and reviewing behaviour change.- Developing links between schools, local cycling groups and local authority services (cycle training, school travel plans, healthy schools).Providing presentations, workshops, press articles and social media contact for local authorities and schools. -Ride Leader and Manager qualified Show less

London, United Kingdom

Overall responsibility and management of recruitment of 15-17 years olds for the National Citizen Service (NCS) programme in the London boroughs of Barnet, Camden, Islington and Hillingdon. - Direct line management and motivation of 11 members of staff, including Engagement Co-ordinators (ECs), Sales Team Leaders (STLs), a Sales Apprentice and the NCS Sales Administrator.- Oversee on-going training and coaching of an apprentice, ECs and STLs, including their professional… Show more Overall responsibility and management of recruitment of 15-17 years olds for the National Citizen Service (NCS) programme in the London boroughs of Barnet, Camden, Islington and Hillingdon. - Direct line management and motivation of 11 members of staff, including Engagement Co-ordinators (ECs), Sales Team Leaders (STLs), a Sales Apprentice and the NCS Sales Administrator.- Oversee on-going training and coaching of an apprentice, ECs and STLs, including their professional development- Responsibility for setting and monitoring performance against individual and team targets for each area and close management to ensure delivery of targets- Input to national sales strategy (working with Sales Managers)- Implement national strategy, and build adapted local strategy, processes, etc. to maximise growth- Quality assurance through e.g. attending assemblies, meetings, and parent information evenings to evaluate and address EC and STL sales performance- Relationship management of schools and authorities across North West London, including communication via phone, email, and face to face meetings/events.- Running events in schools across London, and leading by example in training direct reports in presentation delivery and workshop facilitation.- Recruitment representative for North West London Lead national projects, and oversee STL projects, ensuring high quality delivery.Manage data on a national scale using Captricity, Dataloader and Salesforce. Management of the NCS Sales Administrator project - includes implementing work programmes, managing data, remotely communicating with, and training staff across all 11 regional offices. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Driving sales efforts to engage with schools and enrol young people on NCS in North East London. Ownership of the geographical areas of Newham, Barking & Dagenham and Havering. Led a team of four Engagement Co-ordinators (ECs) to find and place 15-17 year-olds into local NCS programmes. - Defining and leading the local strategy for their area to achieve these targets- Coaching and mentoring ECs to achieve their individual and team targets- Ensuring alignment with the national… Show more Driving sales efforts to engage with schools and enrol young people on NCS in North East London. Ownership of the geographical areas of Newham, Barking & Dagenham and Havering. Led a team of four Engagement Co-ordinators (ECs) to find and place 15-17 year-olds into local NCS programmes. - Defining and leading the local strategy for their area to achieve these targets- Coaching and mentoring ECs to achieve their individual and team targets- Ensuring alignment with the national sales strategy- Building and maintaining effective relationships with schools, teachers and youth led organisations to enable successful sign-up in 2016 and to lay the foundations for significant growth from 2017- Exciting young people and parents, and helping both through a detailed application and assignment process to undertake the programme- Supporting a team of 5 new Sales Team Leaders, involving coaching and mentoring- Experience in recruitment of staff, including screening and interviewing of candidatesHave undertaken individually led project work on a national sales level, including a Guide to Salesforce, which has been distributed nationwide, leading the only term-time programme in North East London this Autumn, and devising the sales strategy for Barking & Dagenham and Havering for 2016/17. Summer 2016: Achieved 103% payment target. Autumn 2016: 98% turn up target. Nominated for 2016 National Sales Individual of the Year: Sales Culture and ValuesNominated for a 2016 Challenge Commendation by The Challenge Network Show less

Preston

Primary responsibilities include directly reaching out to schools who are involved in year round NCS programmes, making calls and chairing meetings with a range of audiences. Working in Burnley and Blackburn, Lancashire.A people-facing role that involves building and fostering long standing relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. This requires strong communication, engagement and presentation skills in both group and individual settings. Involves working as part of a… Show more Primary responsibilities include directly reaching out to schools who are involved in year round NCS programmes, making calls and chairing meetings with a range of audiences. Working in Burnley and Blackburn, Lancashire.A people-facing role that involves building and fostering long standing relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. This requires strong communication, engagement and presentation skills in both group and individual settings. Involves working as part of a team, working towards individual and team targets. Responsible for lead generation and conversion – increasing the number of people signing up to NCS. Required to proactively identify new opportunities to recruit new schools and new groups of young people. Administrative duties required to support sales and sign up processes, including use of Microsoft Office and Salesforce. Show less

Voluntary role working in schools to promote Geography as a subject in schools and to encourage uptake of the subject at university. Role included lesson planning, communicating with both staff and pupils and motivating students. Developed organisation, communication and leadership skills as well as enhancing my confidence when addressing large groups of people.

Pennalt, South Wales

Role of an assistant tennis coach required the responsibility of teaching children between the ages of 4 and 12, including children with disabilities. The role involved the leadership of young people and colleagues, managing equipment and communication with parents, fellow coaches and children. I independently achieved UKCC Level 1 Tennis Coach Assistant qualification (January 2011) reflecting an ambition for personal development.

Heysham, Lancashire

9 week placement as a teaching assistant with all ability students from Yr7-13. The role included interacting with students of all abilities, supporting students with their learning and motivating students in their learning environment. Independently taught lessons to small groups of students. Improved confidence and patience, communicating with a range of students.

Lancaster University

Tour Guide and Ambassador for prospective students of Lancaster University.

Pennalt

Clear communication with customers and fellow workers was vitally important to this role, as well as using my initiative to deal with unexpected situations and issues. I was required to independently manage the bar and restaurant.

Bsc (Hons), Geography, Upper Second Class (2:1)

Activities and Societies: Member of Lancaster University Geography Society. Completed First Aid training in preparation for undertaking.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Head of Eco-Schools Council and an active member of the Charity Committee. A-levels: Geography (A*), History.