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Leeds, Gb

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

York, England, United Kingdom

As a result of a multi-departmental reorganisation, the aim of which is to increase the provision of postgraduate (PG) programmes across the institution both in response to the pandemic and longer-term trends, I was tasked with building a team to lead the end-to-end delivery of all PG activity. With line management responsibility for four members of staff, my duties included the development of new processes and procedures related to upcoming changes to delivery model, and taking a lead role in the restructure of the Physician Associate programme.• Took active role in the recruitment of newly created roles within the team, including creation of job descriptions, interview questions and in-tray tasks, as well as chairing resulting interview panels• Lead workstream to operationalise Continuing Professional Development policyframework, including testing new systems and working with wider team to create bespokeprocesses and procedures• Networked extensively with senior staff at other institutions to gather data for PG review proposal• Collaborated with Chief Operating Officer to create above proposal• Managed project to reschedule future teaching and assessment timetables in accordance with newly implemented trimester structure• Lead on fortnightly process mapping workshops with wider teamKey achievements• PG review proposal approved at multiple committees•Integration of new staff members into team• Nominated for award in Administrative Excellence

York, England, United Kingdom

Returning to my substantive role, I was the administrative lead for all Phase II (Years 3 and 4) assessment for the MBBS course, coordinating the development of complex assessments and subsequent delivery on multiple sites simultaneously.• Oversight over the planning and production of all assessment items• Assisting Programme Director in training new curriculum leads and developing item creation strategy• Working with key stakeholders to create and refresh exam papers based on performance analysis and student/staff feedback• Developed new reasonable adjustment guidance to ensure compliance with General Medical Council (GMC) guidance and that no student is unfairly disadvantaged while being assessed• Deliver question writing and standard setting workshops to key staff across disparate sights• Assisted in recruitment of permanent and temporary members of staff• Act as subject matter expert on assessment related projects• Develop detailed standard operating procedure documents• Lead on creation of process mapping using LucidChart software• Act as liaison with Medical Schools Council Alliance (MSCAA) and offer feedback regarding development of Medical Licencing Assessment (MLA)Key achievements• Delivered pilot of MLA to high standard• Continuing improvement of assessment materials acknowledged by Senior Management Team• Development and delivery of reasonable adjustments guidance

York, England, United Kingdom

Reporting to the Programme Director, I took the lead on a number of strategic and quality improvement projects, including the development and procurement of a new student progression system, and redesign of final student transcripts. Additionally, I played a key role in the development of assessment protocols relating to restrictions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.• Supervision of two members of staff to ensure ongoing delivery of Phase II assessment.• Project planning and tracking; created key milestones and performance indicators• Developed highly detailed project specifications• Worked with key stakeholders to define requirements and project milestones• Managed the options appraisal process as key decisions around suppliers and developers were finalised.• Developed stakeholder management matrix and communication strategies• Established and chaired a number of task and finish groups to feed into executive committee• Provided high level project reports to stakeholders Executive Committee, and Senior Leadership Team• Developed detailed safety protocols for the delivery of medical assessment in line with government guidance related to the Covid-19 pandemic• Tested and integrated new online assessment delivery systems• Trained staff and created comprehensive guidance materialsKey achievements• Successful governance approval and delivery of the new academic transcript• First phase of student progression system in development• Successful integration of new online assessment delivery systems to replace in-person exams

Hull, England, United Kingdom

With line management responsibility for five members of staff, my duties included ensuring that my team had clear objectives for both the immediate period and coming year, overseeing the delivery of all PGT and MBBS formative and summative written examination for the 2018/19 academic year.• Oversight of all undergraduate and postgraduate assessment processes and delivery• Acted as Co-Lead to in project to deliver Objective Structural Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) on a single site for the first time• Line management responsibility for five members of staff• Regularly met with students and attended student-staff committee to gain feedback on processes and improve experience• Collaborated closely with the Academic Lead for Assessment to update key policies (including the Code of Practice on Assessment and Evaluation for MB BS), and incorporate changes• Acted as secretary to Board of Examiners• Produced and presented detailed results data analysis to ensure that Board members had relevant data to inform high-stakes decisions on student progression.• Undertook Performance and Development Review (PDR) with direct reports, identifying skills gaps while setting objectives and key performance indicators for the following year.• Developed cost projections for the following three years in order to identifying potential savings and set fixed budgetKey achievements• Successful delivery of single site OSCE• Improved staff performance and morale• Received Level 2 Staff Excellence Award

Hull, United Kingdom

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Hull, United Kingdom

I was responsible for operations relating to all academic and vocational qualifications, encompassing exam entry, delivery, certification, and appeals.• Oversight of all academic and vocational qualifications, including delivery of intensive Advanced Level summer exam season• Line management responsibility for one administrator and ten invigilators• Coordinated team of six Progress Mentors during busy exam periods• Developed extensive operational timeline and standard operating procedures• Lead the development and implementation of the college's parent and guardian portal• Delivered training for both staff and parents/guardians on above system• Administered yearly budget of £285,000• Delivered results analysis and presentations to Senior Management Team• Liaised with exam boards to ensure compliance with Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) guidelinesKey achievements• Successful development of parent/guardian portal• Improved departmental functionality

Hull, United Kingdom

Responsible for processing fee statuses for students, as well as the examinations process for a variety of subjects.• Ensured rooms and invigilators were booked for exams• Processed payment data from students• Assessed student eligibility of for fee waivers and discounts based guidance from the Skills Funding Agency• Implemented stock checks and raised purchase orders to procure equipment when necessary.Key achievements• Developed detailed understanding of Skills Funding Agency guidance

Hull, United Kingdom

My main duties involved outbound sales call quality monitoring and ensuring that correspondence with clients meets the highest standard and complies with legislation set by regulatory bodies.• Conducted reviews and gave feedback to staff• Created and amended client databases, including update of Customer Relationship Management system• Fielded inbound queries from customers to a high standard• Acted as Co-Lead of internal audit teamKey achievements• Development of staff compliance handbooks incorporating regulatory guidance

Hull, United Kingdom

As the first point of contact for a medium sized local charity, it was my responsibility to aid in the organisation of fundraising events and support groups, and put together schemes beneficial to our registered clients.• Led project to secure permanent events space to reduce costs and generate further income• Corresponded with local businesses in order to secure funds for various projects• Managed junior staff and volunteers, conducting disciplinary procedures and reviews.• Delivered events for children and young people with disabilities, including mobile sensory rooms and mobility workshopsKey achievements• Facilitating quarterly group for grieving parents

Hull, United Kingdom

In a temporary position, I worked one to one with unemployed clients offering information and guidance.• Identified suitable training methods• Delivered key skills training for Maths and English• Conducted employment workshops leading to Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network (ASDAN) qualificationsKey achievements• Assisted a number of recently released former convicts in procuring paid work

Hull, United Kingdom

This project-based role involved calling both business and residential respondents to undertake a variety of market research surveys, for social and business research.

Postgraduate Certificate, Higher Education Management, Merit

Media, Culture And Society, Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management, 2:1