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Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom

Conducting consultative and systemic process reviews which develop dynamic solutions and opportunities whilst demonstrating financial viability. Developing strategic and collaborative relationships giving rise to innovative solutions. Providing guidance and advice in to Boards on business and education strategies

Gateway Qualifications is a not for profit Awarding Organisation with over 30 years of expertise in the credit-based learning field. We offer a huge range of Regulated qualifications, Apprenticeships and Access to HE Diplomas and can develop new qualifications and quality assure in-house training.Building on the ethos, values and expertise of our Open College Network roots, today Gateway Qualifications is a shining light amongst Awarding Organisations

Colchester, England, United Kingdom

Gateway Qualifications is a not for profit Awarding Organisation with over 30 years of expertise in the credit-based learning field. We offer a huge range of Regulated qualifications, Apprenticeships and Access to HE Diplomas and can develop new qualifications and quality assure in-house training.Building on the ethos, values and expertise of our Open College Network roots, today Gateway Qualifications is a shining light amongst Awarding Organisations

The Trust started life as Cambridge Meridian Education Trust (CMET) which was incorporated in March 2009 in order to enter the competition to promote the new schools at Northstowe a new town proposed between Swavesey and Cambridge. It was founded by those who already were passionate about education in the area – the governors and trustees of Swavesey Village College; an outstandingly successful and innovative school.In March 2011 CMET became Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust (CMAT), a multi-academy trust, this enabled Swavesey Village College to convert to academy status, sponsor other academies, and help spread good education practice.In April 2022 Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust (CMAT) and Cambridge Primary Education Trust (CPET) confirm their voluntary merger – and become Meridian Trust.Under the new Meridian Trust, 23 CMAT primary, secondary and special schools will come together with five CPET primary schools, educating approximately 17,000 pupils. The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Teaching School Hub, based at CPET’s Histon and Impington Brook Primary School, will also become part of Meridian Trust.

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

The Trust started life as Cambridge Meridian Education Trust (CMET) which was incorporated in March 2009 in order to enter the competition to promote the new schools at Northstowe a new town proposed between Swavesey and Cambridge. It was founded by those who already were passionate about education in the area – the governors and trustees of Swavesey Village College; an outstandingly successful and innovative school.In March 2011 CMET became Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust (CMAT), a multi-academy trust, this enabled Swavesey Village College to convert to academy status, sponsor other academies, and help spread good education practice.In April 2022 Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust (CMAT) and Cambridge Primary Education Trust (CPET) confirm their voluntary merger – and become Meridian Trust.Under the new Meridian Trust, 23 CMAT primary, secondary and special schools will come together with five CPET primary schools, educating approximately 17,000 pupils. The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Teaching School Hub, based at CPET’s Histon and Impington Brook Primary School, will also become part of Meridian Trust.

Cambridgeshire And Peterborough

East Of England

The Eastern Powerhouse is a dynamic, business-led, independent organisation that aims to create a strategic argument for investment in the East of England. We will promote the East as a world leader of innovation in green energy, technology, and life science. We will support sustainable business growth that leads to better opportunities for people across the East.The East has long been the forgotten corner of the United Kingdom, but we will speak for the whole of the region, calling for investment into health, education and infrastructure and showing government that funding here will gain significant return, not achievable elsewhere. Our businesses are already world leaders, and the East of England is now ready to unlock the potential it has shown over the last 40 years.

Bury St. Edmunds, England, United Kingdom

Identifying and cultivating partnerships with employers, partners, stakeholders and the community, building strong relationships by working together to achieve long term goals and objectives. Ultimately ensuring our students are provided with the best tools and experiences to achieve their full potential and contribute to the region’s economy.

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, United Kingdom

Currently working as a member of the College senior executive team where I am responsibility for the Upskilling and Retraining of Adults. Programmes including Basic Skills such as English, Maths, English for Speakers of other Languages, alongside programmes that engage people back into education and work which are delivered from our Learning centres, employers premises and other locations across Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire. Additionally, I work with a variety of external stakeholders, partners and employers to plan, develop and provide the strategic overview of various programmes such as Princes Trust, Traineeships, and pre-employment/engagement programmes. These provide our students with the tools to achieve their full potential and contribute to the region’s economy.

Bury St Edmunds - Suffolk

I was responsible for the strategic development and operational delivery of the College’s Adult Learning programmes through their regional Learning Centres in Suffolk and South Norfolk; encompassing English, Maths, ESOL, Leisure and Community Learning and various unemployment programmes in partnership with Jobcentre Plus. Additional responsibility for the delivery of Elective Home Education, Traineeships, Princes Trust and the National Citizen Service.

Huntingdon Cambs

I worked with a variety of external stakeholders and employers to coordinate and develop the various employment services schemes locally and regionally. This involved coordinating the Employment Services Team to identify and address customers’ individual barriers to sustainable employment, delivering employment focused training support to groups and providing 1-2-1 information, advice, guidance and support throughout the programmes to help customers into long term employment.

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Consultant to Further Education, Bid writing, Business Planning and employer responsive funding specialist

Various

•Results-driven, logical and methodical approach to achieving tasks and objectives, able to work both operationally and strategically to achieve high levels of performance from the dealerships under his leadership and management.Reliable and dependable - high personal standards and attention to detail. Good interpersonal skills - works well with others, motivates and encourages.Identifies and develops opportunities; innovates and makes things happen.Strong planning, organising and monitoring abilities - an efficient time-manager.Experienced and innovative general manager with sophisticated sales, after-sales, customer service and business administration skills.

Various

Results-driven, logical and methodical approach to achieving tasks and objectives, able to work both operationally and strategically to achieve high levels of performance from the dealerships under his leadership and management.Reliable and dependable - high personal standards and attention to detail. Good interpersonal skills - works well with others, motivates and encourages.Identifies and develops opportunities; innovates and makes things happen.Strong planning, organising and monitoring abilities - an efficient time-manager.Experienced and innovative general manager with sophisticated sales, after-sales, customer service and business administration skills.

Dba, Business Administration And Management

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, A

Activities and Societies: Part of my 4 year Apprenticeship in mechanical engineering Studying through my Apprenticeship

Gse/O Levels

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