The primary focus of my role is to drive innovation projects in adult social care. I develop and implement strategic growth plans by leveraging industry knowledge and sector analysis. I identify new market opportunities, workforce training and skills gaps, and emerging technologies that can be utilized. I then create comprehensive business implementation plans for their rollout. Additionally, I often manage the rollout process, necessitating strong working relationships with staff across all departments. Building and maintaining collaborative relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders is a key aspect of my role, ensuring that innovation is effectively sourced, understood, and disseminated throughout the organisation.

I managed an NHS-funded digital project aimed at encouraging care providers to complete a data self-assessment questionnaire. I collaborated with various stakeholders to define the scope of work, developed the project rollout plan, compiled and updated risk registers, and established a monthly reporting schedule. Once the project was live, I influenced stakeholders at all levels to fulfill their designated roles, raised awareness by attending events and delivering presentations, and ensured the project remained on track. I produced monthly reports, and the project exceeded the KPIs for my area, gaining national recognition.

As a senior manager overseeing the school’s business functions, I strategically manage HR, operations, finance, and commercial activities. I launched a community charity with a training arm during the COVID-19 pandemic, founded and managed a Specialist Education Unit, and chaired the local authority schools forum. I am a founding member of the Humber School business leader network group and provide tailored HR services across the school workforce. My responsibilities include direct line management of support teams, staff mentoring, and consulting on HR and commercial issues. I have executed cost-saving redundancy and restructure programs, managed P&L, created financial plans, and overseen premises management for a 2-acre site. Additionally, I established a local buying cluster to optimize ITT bids.

I led a large document management department, enhancing profitability and service delivery while exceeding KPIs. I managed direct and indirect reports, creating growth with a recruitment drive, and prioritising staff development. I implemented a ten-point plan to drive organisational change, focusing on centralised systems, communication, best practice, stakeholder partnerships, and business development. I developed and shared information management best practices, achieved profit growth from core clients, and improved KPIs from needing improvement to exceeding targets. Additionally, I maximised revenue by developing an improved costing model.

I led and managed business functions across two sites, optimizing budgets, securing external funding, and overseeing support teams. I tailored HR functions for staff, implemented HR programs, and managed P&L responsibilities. I created management accounts, developed a 5-year financial plan, and presented it to stakeholders. Additionally, I led a regional working group on school finances, managed premises maintenance and modernization, and project-managed IT upgrades

As a Volume Recruitment Manager, I led a team large team, organising and executing multi-phase selection centres with high-calibre interview panels and rigorous testing methods. I strategically managed recruitment within the Yorkshire Deanery offices, specialising in overseas doctor applications, and spearheaded a change management project to introduce new electronic collation for candidate registration documents

As a key member of senior management in an £8 million turnover business, I led and managed all commercial functions, including developing and executing the operational strategy, managing support staff, and providing comprehensive HR services. I oversaw budgeting, cash flow forecasts, management accounts, VAT reports, and tax returns, and led audit reviews. Additionally, I negotiated supplier contracts to enhance profitability, managed sales and purchase ledgers, initiated sales invoice discounting, and handled stock management and logistics for a 5000 sq ft warehouse