Catrin Perry Email & Phone Number

Conwy, Wales, United Kingdom

I lead on behalf of the North Wales Regional Commissioning Board and the North Wales Workforce Board in:> Developing, managing and co-ordinating the work programme for strategic commissioning and workforce within the region to deliver the objectives of both Boards.> Working collaboratively across partner organisations and independent and voluntary sectors and engaging with the planning frameworks in each Local Authority areas to ensure robust commissioning arrangements within the… Show more I lead on behalf of the North Wales Regional Commissioning Board and the North Wales Workforce Board in:> Developing, managing and co-ordinating the work programme for strategic commissioning and workforce within the region to deliver the objectives of both Boards.> Working collaboratively across partner organisations and independent and voluntary sectors and engaging with the planning frameworks in each Local Authority areas to ensure robust commissioning arrangements within the sector on the agreed areas of work.> Managing the Regional Commissioning Board and the Regional Workforce Board’s activities enabling the effective functioning of both Boards Show less

Leading the commissioning of social care services from the independent and third sectors including leading the fees negotiations and contractual arrangements and overseeing provider monitoring.Leading and coordinating partnership arrangements with Independent and Third Sector organisations in relation to adult social care and children and young people’s services and ensuring a thorough understanding of the provider market and citizen needs.Ensuring that partnership arrangements deliver… Show more Leading the commissioning of social care services from the independent and third sectors including leading the fees negotiations and contractual arrangements and overseeing provider monitoring.Leading and coordinating partnership arrangements with Independent and Third Sector organisations in relation to adult social care and children and young people’s services and ensuring a thorough understanding of the provider market and citizen needs.Ensuring that partnership arrangements deliver to a range of Local or Welsh Government Strategies through commissioned, purchased and contracted arrangements.Ensuring the effective delivery of the early years provision in Conwy through management of both Flying Start and Families First programmes. Show less

Wales

Freelance Project Manager with extensive experience programme management in EU and domestic funding contexts.

London, United Kingdom

Led corporate planning, performance management and strategic risk managementProvided leadership for delivery and performance for the "achieving great art for everyone" strategy, translating from strategy to delivery and investment planningLed development and implementation of new planning and performance framework.Established effective risk management mechanisms across distributed organisation

Led institutional strategic planning and business development activitiesEstablished the Business Service Unit, led full cost recovering and external income generating activitiesLed corporate and operational planning for curriculum and functional areasLed business services unit and income generation activitiesManaged funding applications, including bidding, and reportingManaged teams including human resources, funding and enterprise development, project management… Show more Led institutional strategic planning and business development activitiesEstablished the Business Service Unit, led full cost recovering and external income generating activitiesLed corporate and operational planning for curriculum and functional areasLed business services unit and income generation activitiesManaged funding applications, including bidding, and reportingManaged teams including human resources, funding and enterprise development, project management, monitoring and compliance, MIS and workplace learning. Show less

Led strategic development and funding within Economic Development UnitLed development of economic regeneration policy and strategy, represented the council in strategic discussions with government departments and other key agenciesLed the development and implementation of externally funded economic regeneration projectsLed preparation of annual business planning

Led the European Team in order to capitalise on the opportunities offered by the EURaised awareness amongst Council departments of the potential offered by European programmes and ensured a corporate response to the opportunities availableEstablished local structures for managing European programmes at county and regional levelWorked in partnership with the Welsh Government, EU government office and key agencies in managing applications for European funding and monitoring /… Show more Led the European Team in order to capitalise on the opportunities offered by the EURaised awareness amongst Council departments of the potential offered by European programmes and ensured a corporate response to the opportunities availableEstablished local structures for managing European programmes at county and regional levelWorked in partnership with the Welsh Government, EU government office and key agencies in managing applications for European funding and monitoring / reporting on project implementation Show less

Wales, Uk

Developed and implemented the European Funding strategy, particularly focused on skills and human resource development Ambassador role to promote awareness and take up of European funding programmesRepresented CELTEC on regional and Wales wide regeneration partnershipsProvided policy advice on utilising European Funding streams to compliment CELTEC’s strategic objectivesDeveloped European funding projects and applications, monitoring their implementation and advising on… Show more Developed and implemented the European Funding strategy, particularly focused on skills and human resource development Ambassador role to promote awareness and take up of European funding programmesRepresented CELTEC on regional and Wales wide regeneration partnershipsProvided policy advice on utilising European Funding streams to compliment CELTEC’s strategic objectivesDeveloped European funding projects and applications, monitoring their implementation and advising on compliance requirements for finance and beneficiary evidence Show less

Managed the Arts for All programme in North WalesAmbassador for the programme, advising applicants on preparing funding applications and promoting development of projects which meet the fund requirementsProvided policy and strategy advice to the Arts Council of Wales with regard to the distribution of Arts for All funding and future funding prioritiesAssessed Arts for All funding applications from £5,000 - £500,000 and produced recommendations for the Appraisal… Show more Managed the Arts for All programme in North WalesAmbassador for the programme, advising applicants on preparing funding applications and promoting development of projects which meet the fund requirementsProvided policy and strategy advice to the Arts Council of Wales with regard to the distribution of Arts for All funding and future funding prioritiesAssessed Arts for All funding applications from £5,000 - £500,000 and produced recommendations for the Appraisal CommitteeMonitored and evaluated the progress of projects in terms of activity, beneficiary and financial profiles and approved payments Show less

Wales, Uk

Undertook environmental and community development research projectsPrepared research reports for a variety of clients e.g. CCW, Wales Tourist BoardPrepared proposals and bids in response to ITTs

Mcips, Commissioning, Procurement & Supply, Distinction

Currently Undertaking Cips Level 4 Welsh Government Practitioner Programme, Procurement And Supply

Prince 2 Qualification - Foundation And Practitioner

Cipd Diploma, Human Resource Management

Yoga Teacher Training Course

Postgraduate Diploma, Leadership And Management

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Geography

Geography & Economics