Co-Founder of Scruffymonkey Web Design overseeing all operations. Scruffymonkey Web Design is an award-winning web design and development company with over 200 clients throughout the UK. www.scruffymonkey.co.uk

Director of Dawes IT Consultancy Ltd. Dawes IT Consultancy Ltd. has the experience and know how to aide you,your business or school in the use and support of all things IT.With over a decades worth of experience in IT Management and working with a wide range of groups and abilities. Director, Chris Dawes has decided to offer his services to the wider community with a view of raising standards in innovation and excellence in the use of IT and support.We offer an all in one solution for businesses and schools by not only providing IT Support but also assistance in all other aspects necessary in the running of a business or school such as web design and virtual learning environments.Dawes IT Consultancy Ltd. is able to excel due to the countless leading industry contacts built up through the years giving its customers a guaranteed solution of the highest standard whilst also being cost effective.

As well as the role of ICT Network Manager I took on the responsibility of Blackburn Rovers Enterprise Centre, which includes…Management of 24 business units, Conference and Meeting Rooms.Achieved 100% occupancy for the first time since its opening in 2008 Provision of high level customer service to the centre’s tenants and visitors.Collation of quarterly financial and performance reports for the charity’s trustees.Responsibility for the effective marketing of the enterprise facility including its managed offices and conference facilities.Direct sales and contract negotiation with prospective and existing tenants.Attendance at networking events to promote awareness of the centre and its profile.Responsibility for the management and training of staff and apprentices undertaking NVQ qualifications in support of work experience.

To manage the IT, Telecommunication and AV functions to effectively meet the needs of Blackburn Rovers Community Trust.To co-ordinate and provide technical direction and support related to design, implementation, operation and maintenance of the network and equipment.To undertake and co-ordinate ICT projects as required.Key TasksOperational and Strategic FrameworkMaintain and improve ICT systems operation, developing hardware, software and network solutions throughout the Trust to meet curriculum and administrative needs and ensuring that the network is operational during access hours.To continuously research, identify and evaluate emerging technologies in relation to value and benefit to BRCT.To develop, implement and monitor the Trusts practices for data protection, internet use, email, security and ICT resource management.To develop and maintain compliance to ICT policies and procedures. This includes maintaining detailed network configuration records and the preparation and maintenance of appropriate documentation, manuals and user notes.To ensure the security of BRCT data from internal and external threats. To assist with the management of the ICT budgetTo be responsible for managing, maintaining and developing the Trust website.Provide BRCT staff with ICT support, advice and training.Management of StaffTo be Responsible for the leadership, continuous development and motivation of staff.To agree and review work allocations and objectives for staff members, and to take responsibility for performance and conducting appraisals in a timely fashion.Managing External ContractorsTo be responsible for the management of external ICT contractors. Including the management of all support contract’s to ensure service level agreements are met.To ensure compliance with security of information policies.ICT ProjectsTo identify and be responsible for advising, planning and implementing new ICT systems, equipment and projects.