This role is principally to increase the number of young people accessing non-formal educationprogramme in Scouting. My focus is those areas high in diversity and deprivation. I am committedto the rights of children and young people and set ambitious targets to provide equal access forall. Analysing Census data allows identification for areas with missing sections, not fully co-educational or small groups. Working with the local volunteers, schools and community stakeholders we are… Show more This role is principally to increase the number of young people accessing non-formal educationprogramme in Scouting. My focus is those areas high in diversity and deprivation. I am committedto the rights of children and young people and set ambitious targets to provide equal access forall. Analysing Census data allows identification for areas with missing sections, not fully co-educational or small groups. Working with the local volunteers, schools and community stakeholders we are able to increase local provision, often coordinating recruitment workshops, training and events. Show less

Developing the commercial plan into tasks, I independently created short and long term objectives and targets before team manager appointment. Researching competitor businesses to gain ideas and experience was vital in our expansion.Client liaison was integral in planning events to client specification ensuring high attention to detail and excellent delivery.Developing a risk assessment for events improved quality from our initial meetings through to delivery, minimising operational… Show more Developing the commercial plan into tasks, I independently created short and long term objectives and targets before team manager appointment. Researching competitor businesses to gain ideas and experience was vital in our expansion.Client liaison was integral in planning events to client specification ensuring high attention to detail and excellent delivery.Developing a risk assessment for events improved quality from our initial meetings through to delivery, minimising operational risks. During a restructure I implemented standard operation procedures document for the team.Relationship building with internal teams, external stakeholders and providers helped develop new products and business. Maintaining high level support to National Association events to provide volunteers training and events.My key successes were reaching four month sales target of £50K in three months, increasing quality feedback from 67% to 82% whilst managing online presence and social media reach over 60% on previous quarter. Show less

Coordinating pre-event training weekends, working with volunteer teams to deliver events. Administration for the team including budgets, communications and information collation.Supporting the Scout Contingent Management and Support Teams for World Scout Jamborees provided me opportunity to attend Project Board Meetings to take minutes, create agendas and collate papers. I managed the Travel Operation Centre communicating with team in Japan throughout the three week event. I prepared the UK… Show more Coordinating pre-event training weekends, working with volunteer teams to deliver events. Administration for the team including budgets, communications and information collation.Supporting the Scout Contingent Management and Support Teams for World Scout Jamborees provided me opportunity to attend Project Board Meetings to take minutes, create agendas and collate papers. I managed the Travel Operation Centre communicating with team in Japan throughout the three week event. I prepared the UK Contingent attending World Scout Conference, with a portfolio of documentation including strategy documents. Coordinating the travel arrangements and bookings for volunteers, staff and CEO was a key part of my role. Managing a team of volunteers I delivered a training weekend for all adults attending World Scout Jamboree, on a budget of £27,000. Show less

I independently coordinated the International Forum for all UK Scout International Advisers within budget of £10,000, from workshops, marketplace and catering. As the point of contact for all UK Scout International trips I managed the database and reports for Grants. Working with the Duke of Edinburgh Team I supported national managers to deliver training events, process the Gold Award recipients and assist the team to deliver the annual Day of Celebration at Windsor.

Coordinating up to five professional institutions and membership organisations was a challenge and covered a diverse remit. Directly supporting the operation and membership of The Institute of Equality and Diversity meant coordinating Board meetings, membership administration and queries from prospective members. Regularly communicating with the Board on technical issues I could support members in their growth and development. I organised a launch event at IOD, London for a national… Show more Coordinating up to five professional institutions and membership organisations was a challenge and covered a diverse remit. Directly supporting the operation and membership of The Institute of Equality and Diversity meant coordinating Board meetings, membership administration and queries from prospective members. Regularly communicating with the Board on technical issues I could support members in their growth and development. I organised a launch event at IOD, London for a national organisation, liaising with their Senior Management Team and members. Managing the member database system was vital to ensure contacts were accurate and enable reliable reporting. Show less