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Edgmond, England, United Kingdom

Beccles, England, United Kingdom

Raising the profile of Ringsfield Hall, to be nationally, regionally and locally recognised as a high-quality Outdoor Learning provider.Ensuring the charitable objectives are embedded in the day-to-day operation of The Ringsfield Hall Trust.Transforming the outdoor centre by securing over £300,000 in external funding through grants, donations, and legacies thus ensuring survival of the charity through the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond.Attracting new schools and groups through updating the brand, tag line, online presence and developing a relevant and engaging series of activities and programmes which support the curriculum.Developing strategic business, marketing and fundraising plans to extend the scope of the centres outreach and ensure its operational sustainability.Building new partnerships to support the delivery of the objectives of the Trust and increase its charitable impacts.Managing staff, volunteers and supporting the board to ensure all share in the vision and objectives of the Trust.Reporting to the trustees to show performance in line with strategic plans, charitable objectives and the governance structure.Ensuring all policies, procedures, safeguarding requirements, risk assessments and health and safety requirements are compliant with current legislation and that the centre and grounds are fit for purpose.Overseeing and extending the network of supporters by inspiring, motivating and encouraging their active involvement in the Centre.Leading the development of the land and buildings to ease bottlenecks, manage multi-site usage, update bathroom and bedroom provision, with a focus on safeguarding, conservation and sustainability.

North Yorkshire Moors

Worked with a team to transform the lives of over 4000 disadvantaged children through adventure and nature programmesSuccessfully developed woodland habitat for wild beaver reintroductionPushed environmental improvements by engaging volunteersExtended the centres outreach through £400,000 National Lottery funded programmesAttracted new schools and groups through the promotion, development and facilitation of the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) project.Designed and delivered progressive and creative outdoor education programmes, in natural environments, which inspired children and young people and enabled teachers to embed Outdoor Learning into their curriculums.Delivered activity programmes which focused on building resilience, growth mindsets, improving health and well being, celebrating individual and team achievements and instilling ’active hope’ for the future.Built relationships with National Park Authorities, landowners and community groups to ensure shared sites were used sustainably and with respect to other users and the natural environment.Acted on feedback and recommendations of visiting groups and leaders to ensure the offering was progressive, relevant and continued to meet their goals and objectives

Malton, England, United Kingdom

Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom

York, England, United Kingdom

Course manager in horticulture and lecturer in horticulture, animal management, agriculture and conservation.

Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom

Development of a programme of over 30 outdoor activities for a 10-day festival encouraging community members to increase levels of exercise, raising awareness of various sports and locations.Publication and Marketing, providing press releases to achieve local and regional media coverage.Recruitment of volunteers to function as stewards and guides. Ensuring Health and Safety and Welfare requirements were in place and information was readily available to members of the publicEngaging over 3000 community members with new experiences and opportunities to increase health and wellbeing in thier locality.

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Awarded Environmental Volunteer of the Year for work in conservation, regeneration and community cohesion.

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Managing and delivering the training requirements across a portfolio of 20 restaurants in the North East of England. Developing training resources, sessions and presentations, monitoring performanace across all outlets, leading in the selection and recruitment of instore trainers.striving towards building and leading the best teams which excel in great customer service. With a strong determination to help prioritise mental health within the industry.

York, England, United Kingdom

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Outdoor Education

Concentrating on wilderness therapy and our relationship with the natural world. Researching sustainable solutions to environmental issues.

A - Levels, Biology, Geography, Pshchology, Media Studies