Responsible for a wide ranging portfolio of UG and PG programmes and activities. Managing a brilliant team of 35 academic colleagues. Developing our programmes and student offer at all levels, and innovative projects that will have an impact to our students, stakeholders and community.

• Programme management for Events Management, and managing, mentoring, and advising staff on the programme.• Management, design, and development of the programmes - including validation / re-validation, programme enhancement, and module development.• Evaluation of programme data (NSS, FYES, UKES, PTES) to aid in the continuous development of the programme and student experience.• Coordinating between all delivery sites (including international partners) and tutors to ensure consistency of delivery and assessment. • Supporting and leading on Management Knowledge Transfer Partnerships• Programme reviews and development – CME updates and through continuous student feedback.• Coordinating marketing activities such as Open Days, website reviews, blogs, PR, and prospectus to aid recruitment. • Teaching on a wide range of event, tourism, hospitality, and business modules from level 4 to level 8.

• Responsible for developing and delivering a range of Event Management Modules that are of a high academic quality and tie into industry practice and transferable skills• Developing students skills to enable them to achieve academically• Developing student skills to enable them to work in the events industry • Liaison with external agencies and companies to create work placement opportunities for students• Developed an events volunteer programme within the Business School to enable students to work on a wide variety of events in the North-West and UK• Programme and oversee 20+ events from Jan to March as a part of the students learning experience • Provision of tutorial support for students• Lecturing subject material to groups of up 250+ students• Delivering informal seminar sessions to enhance knowledge and learning

Responsible for a wide ranging portfolio of activities which aid the performance and development of the Marketing, Tourism and Events Management programmes, the MTD department, Business School, and its students and staff.

• Representing Chester Business School as Senior University Teaching Fellow.• Leading on the development of the teaching and learning strategy for the Business School (CBS Signature Pedagogy).• Leading on the development of teaching guides, CPD workshops, and new practices for staff across CBS, and the institution, including blended and online learning best practice, and enhancing assessment strategies and developing authentic assessments. • Developing and evaluating innovative learning and teaching practice – such as Hyflex and dual delivery teaching. • Leading on the creation and review of NSS strategies to continuously enhance positive outcomes and generate a consistent approach to student partnerships and student experience. • Supporting the development of a Digital Citizenship and Digital Skills programmes for all UG & PG students. • Providing support and mentoring across the institution for the University’s HEA accredited CPD Framework, including supporting colleagues applying for professional recognition - FHEA and SFHEA.• Supporting academic colleagues to regularly review and enhance the programme curriculum – for example to embed academic and employability skills, decolonising the curriculum, ensure inclusive practices are incorporated, and to build sustainable development goals across all programmes. • Lead on the development of a new peer mentoring and peer observations scheme for all academic staff.• Supporting and advising on timetabling to maximise the student learning experience.• Leading and contributing to institutional level working groups on matters of Teaching and Learning.• Support and lead on programme reviews and validations / re-validations. • Provide engagement opportunities with our students via ‘student voice’ meetings

• Strategic university-wide role responsible for directing and assisting faculties and subject areas regarding the development of Subject Level TEF submissions and Continuous Monitoring of Enhancement action planning.• Led in developing strategies and approaches for creating effective SLTEF and CME submissions.• Assessing implications of NSS, PTES, DLHE and LEO data changes at faculty and subject levels across the university.• Created effective communication strategies to raise awareness across the University of SLTEF and CME.• Provided training, mentoring and support for subject areas in understanding how to use data/metrics.• Reviewing SLTEF and CME submissions to ensure consistency and quality across the institution enabling realistic actions that will enhance the student experience, learning environment, assessments, and graduate outcomes.• Liaising with AQE and AQS to develop and implement effective strategies that enhance the overall student experience and continue to result in positive (and above benchmark) NSS, PTES, PRES, and FYES outcomes.

• Responsible for a wide ranging portfolio of activities which aid the performance and development of the Marketing, Tourism and Events Management department and faculty. • Lead on the validation of new programmes, such as Events & Festivals Management and Rural Events Management.• Chairing departmental meetings and staff student liaison meetings. • Lead on timetabling and course programming. • Lead on training activities for continued staff development and practice. • Assessment Officer for Faculty of Business and Management and responsible for chairing Academic Integrity Meetings, representing the faculty at university boards and assessment meetings.• Liaising with AQSS on quality matters for the faculty. • Responsible for leading the assessment mapping for the faculty to ensure all assessments are appropriate, well defined, in line with module descriptors and learning outcomes and approved by EEs. • Managing the assessment moderation processes, module feedback and reporting, assessment tracking and module / programme outcomes for the department and faculty. • Assist on the recruitment and management of staff within the department and faculty.• Membership of core faculty committees (FMG & Board of Studies sub-committee) that manage key projects and management processes such as NSS, TEF, and programme development. • Managing attendance monitoring processes which includes reviewing student attendance patterns, arranging student intervention meetings, report analysis and retention strategies.• Leading departmental KIS data.• Aid in the development and review of the annual department and faculty business plans, including annual budget reviews.• Advising on Faculty Reviews, Re-validation processes & continuous programme development. • Responsible for the coordination and delivery of Open Days and Applicant Days for the Faculty to aid in enhancing recruitment including liaison with MRA and management of the faculty programme teams.

National Panel match official for England Rugby (RFU) where I undertake officiating duties in the National Leagues (3&4), BUCS Premiership, and Women's Premiership. I have excellent knowledge of the laws and regulations of the game, make decisions in high pressured environments, communicate professionally and calmly to various stakeholders pre, during, and postmatch, and reflect objectively on performance in order to enable continuous improvement.

• Responsible for annual events budget of approximately £1.5 million. • Developing a creative event programme for both Finch and a range of clients. • Writing creative business and event proposals and pitches for a range of clients.• Strategic planning and reporting to ensure a good return on investment.• Managing revenue and budget process. • Managing Events and Sales Team. • Creation and delivery of high profile events, such as Paul McCartney Concert Hospitality, Boodles Nations Cup Tennis event, Capital of Culture events. • Fostering and maintaining client and business development networks, including identification of potential clients and targets.• Ensuring best practice is adopted in the coordination and delivery of events programme.

• Responsible for planning and delivering on budget over 180 events annually across the UK.• Responsible for annual events budget in the region of £1million. • Full marketing mix projects incorporating PR, Brand Communications, Web, and events. • Strategic planning and reporting to ensure a good return on investment.• Managing Events Team. • Fostering and maintaining client and business development networks. • Managing the Firms Sponsorship and Memberships, including the Liverpool Capital of Culture Sponsorship Programme. • Developing a creative event programme for both the Firm and Divisions. • Initiating an internal events calendar and tool for the Firms Intranet.• Ensuring best practice is adopted by the Firm in coordination and delivery of events program. • Creating and implementation of firmwide event volunteer program.

• Leading and managing Events Team, including recruitment and appraisals.• Responsible for raising £150,000 annually in sponsorship for TMP events. • Responsible for a budget in the region of £500,000 annually. • Planning and delivering all TMP events, including the high-profile Annual Tourism Awards, AGM and Merseyside Economic Review. • Managing the marketing campaigns in support of event projects incorporating PR, brand management and online activities. • Liaising, negotiating, and contracting third parties, such as venues, celebrity speakers, AV companies and caterers. • Creating an events network.• Initiating and developing an online events calendar.• Briefing staff, senior management, and board of directors on projects and events.