During my most recent role, I am tasked with overseeing the delivery of modern approach to upskill people, facilitate business growth, and ensure fulfilment of mission revolving towards lifelong learning. I have been instrumental in delivering strategic leadership direction to diverse activities pertinent to formulation of training matrix/minimum required standards, aiding in development of individual and role-oriented skill plans.A small selection of my achievements includes:• Designed and developed range of operational training, comprising product deployment, regulatory mandatory training, and various requirements identified from business-wide skills analysis via close collaboration with integral stakeholders.• Managed CITB spending, grants/levy spend, maximised returns, reports on market trends, and investment areas.• Saved £70,000+ in training costs by negotiating trainings and drawing down on government grants.• Led launch of first LMS platform and developed in-house digital system training for colleagues.

In this role, I managed the design and delivery of all learning programmes and projects across field operations estate for 2.5K+ employees and self-employed contractors in the UK and Republic of Ireland. I administered development and delivered continual maintenance for competency frameworks and succession mapping for operational roles. A small selection of my achievements includes:• Optimised learning within organisation and provided data showcasing return on expectation by rendering pivotal recommendations to refine overall people development strategies.• Synergised with key stakeholders and sourced acceptable venues within budget to plan/prepare logistical roll outs for circa 2K+ leaners, attending training workshops.• Exceeded expectations by developing blended learning onboarding programme that offered greater flexibility to starters.• Propelled operational efficiency by managing projects, budgets, expenses, and incorporating cost-saving initiatives.• Pinpointed and implemented training solutions meeting needs within business in liaison with senior stakeholders.• Succeeded in working international borders in different regulated environments (UK = FCA and ROI - Central Bank of Ireland).• Steered full lifecycle of transition to digital training during COVID pandemic.• Instituted COVID secure training to following initial lockdown measures.• Oversaw the management of 8 training academies in the UK.

This role allowed me to oversee team of six advisors and ensured professional design, delivery, and seamless implementation of L/D projects and programmes.A small selection of my achievements includes:• Led team of designers/training consultants in 2017 migration from 5K self-employed contractors to 2K employed staff.• Delivered superior aid to L/D managers on strategy to confirm focus on solutions when presented with obstacles.• Established and sustained long-lasting relationships with key stakeholders within business.

In this role, I delivered impeccable support in delivery of company's external induction programme, monthly updates to materials, and administration of programmes. Liaised with stakeholders and ensured delivery/arrangement of induction programmes maintained high standards.