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Bristol, Gb

Weston-Super-Mare, England, United Kingdom

• Developed and implemented recruitment strategies for clients who are unemployed.• Liaised with Employment Services delivery teams and Faculties to ensure a unified approach to the recruitment of learners across the College.• Mentored new course advisors to enhance team capabilities and competencies, thereby improving KPI attainment.• Organized and led large-scale recruitment events externally for the College.• Implemented a CRM system to enhance the candidate database.•… Show more • Developed and implemented recruitment strategies for clients who are unemployed.• Liaised with Employment Services delivery teams and Faculties to ensure a unified approach to the recruitment of learners across the College.• Mentored new course advisors to enhance team capabilities and competencies, thereby improving KPI attainment.• Organized and led large-scale recruitment events externally for the College.• Implemented a CRM system to enhance the candidate database.• Developed innovative marketing approaches to promote opportunities within Employment Services Provision.• Managed recruitment pipelines to ensure the securement and onboarding of suitable candidates within designated timescales.• Enhanced client retention to uphold a market-leading position in adult-funded courses.• Developed and expanded relationships with JCP/DWP and other referral partners to promote Weston College's offerings.• Completed all associated organizational/administrative tasks, including the preparation and evaluation of initial assessment documents.• Reported monthly on employee retention, candidate effectiveness, and staffing forecasts to refine departmental planning.• Increased revenue by cultivating productive relationships with key industry representatives.• Generated new business through proactive sales calls, contributing to an increase in annual profits.• Managed a contact centre of course advisors, ensuring all inbound and outbound calls were handled promptly. Show less

Weston College

• Managed a team of Training and Development managers across various professional areas.• Collaborated with faculties to set and align targets with corporate objectives.• Set comprehensive targets and KPIs for apprenticeships and work-based learning programs.• Trained and mentored a high-performing team via regular performance reviews, individual feedback, and professional coaching.• Analysed customer data to uncover opportunities and enhance relationships.• Surpassed team… Show more • Managed a team of Training and Development managers across various professional areas.• Collaborated with faculties to set and align targets with corporate objectives.• Set comprehensive targets and KPIs for apprenticeships and work-based learning programs.• Trained and mentored a high-performing team via regular performance reviews, individual feedback, and professional coaching.• Analysed customer data to uncover opportunities and enhance relationships.• Surpassed team goals by collaborating with staff to adopt and apply customer service initiatives.• Led the development of business plans and the promotion of the organisational vision.• Executed operational strategies to foster customer loyalty and retention.• Developed and managed annual budgets associated with delivery programs.• Oversaw the agency budget in collaboration with the Head of Business Excellence.• Initiated and drove projects within the management team and organization to achieve long-term operational excellence.• Supported managers in maximizing their assessors' potential through mid-year and annual appraisals, and assistance with Self-Assessment Reports (SARs) and Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs).• Participated in monthly quality plan reviews.• Provided the senior management team with weekly updates on completion rates, team progress, and emerging issues.• Supported the Offender Learning and Skills Service (OLASS) contract by integrating offenders into apprenticeship programs.• Managed and controlled End-Point Assessment (EPA) gateway assessments with EPA organizations.• Administered various Learning programs as directed by the senior management team, adhering to performance targets.• Focused on recruitment, retention, and the timely success of learners.• Promoted and executed educational and marketing campaigns. Show less

South West - England

• Researched the curriculum to keep up with the latest industry developments and trends.• Managed and assessed work-based learners according to standards set by accrediting bodies.• Oversaw assessors and provided training for learners in Facilities Management, Logistics (HGV, PSV, LGV), Warehousing, Hospitality (Levels 2 – 4), Retail, PMO, Health & Social Care (Levels 2 – 6).• Recruited, hired, and trained new trainers to enhance the workforce.• Developed engaging, practical… Show more • Researched the curriculum to keep up with the latest industry developments and trends.• Managed and assessed work-based learners according to standards set by accrediting bodies.• Oversaw assessors and provided training for learners in Facilities Management, Logistics (HGV, PSV, LGV), Warehousing, Hospitality (Levels 2 – 4), Retail, PMO, Health & Social Care (Levels 2 – 6).• Recruited, hired, and trained new trainers to enhance the workforce.• Developed engaging, practical course resources and materials to improve participant understanding and competence.• Attended educational and training conferences to enhance skills and instructional techniques.• Performed performance evaluations to gauge employee skills and progress.• Utilized exceptional interpersonal and team-building skills to motivate teams during intensive training programs.• Supplied the Head of Faculty/Centre with information, including assessment records, to ensure timely completion of learner records.• Supported the OLASS contract by engaging offenders in apprenticeships.• Controlled and managed EPA gateway assessments with EPA centers.• Maintained a personal skill level in relevant areas.• Directed a variety of Work-Based Learning programs, meeting performance targets set by the Head of Faculty/Centre.• Ensured the quality of provisions through auditing and reporting – conducted IQA reporting and walkthroughs.• Led educational and marketing campaigns.• Managed and assessed work-based learners as prescribed by accrediting bodies.• Upheld the quality of provisions through consistent auditing and reporting – performed IQA reporting and walkthroughs. Show less

• Collaborating with the General Manager, Directors, and all levels of management on daily projects and issues.• Providing advice and taking action on all Health & Safety matters.• Supervising new investment projects, coordinating with contractors, architects, and managing budget expenditures.• Managed operational aspects of projects, assembled project teams, and guided activities to meet budget goals.• Assumed roles in other departments and covered for the manager in Retail… Show more • Collaborating with the General Manager, Directors, and all levels of management on daily projects and issues.• Providing advice and taking action on all Health & Safety matters.• Supervising new investment projects, coordinating with contractors, architects, and managing budget expenditures.• Managed operational aspects of projects, assembled project teams, and guided activities to meet budget goals.• Assumed roles in other departments and covered for the manager in Retail, Caravan Sales, and bar areas when necessary.• Developed and conducted training programs for new team members and supported their continuous development.• Organised and oversaw the daily operations of the Facilities and Park Team.• Administered the park's budget, establishing objectives and sales targets.• Engaged with caravan owners and holidaymakers.• Provided updates on project progress and finances to stakeholders and solicited their feedback.• Forecasted future capacity and skill requirements for effective project planning.• Evaluated performance against objectives, identifying and addressing risks and opportunities effectively. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Served as a Publican, developing and managing innovative food concepts for business diners.