Initially responsible for working with our delivery partners in Highland & Islands and Moray. Contract management on Fair Start Scotland.

As a highly motivated individual, who is committed to the task in hand, I have drive and excel in any given role. I am out-going and thrive in a partnership building environment. Over many years I have gained a wealth of knowledge in business development, operational and strategy roles particularly whilst working within the welfare to work environment. Having exceptional team building skills, I have the ability to understand the many barriers faced within both well established and newly formed team frameworks and fully appreciate the difficulties and concerns that individuals may face in managing change. I take pride in my problem solving skills and have been successful in influencing each team member to be confident, to show initiative in decision making, encouraging individuals to be adaptable and flexible in order to strengthen a team as a whole. Communication is the key to a strong Team. Upon implementing new procedures I ensure that new practices are adhered to and maintained to a high standard, giving further training where appropriate, in order to build and maintain a working relationship with partners, the public sector, private and third sector organisations, I follow excellent office practices such as, providing on-going training and advice, auditing files which in turn assists in identifying how best to successfully work together in a professional and effective manner.

Responsible for managing a variety of different contracts in the North East with DWP, Redcar and Cleveland Council, Middlesbrough Council, Tees Valley Housing Association, South Tyneside Council, Coalfield Regeneration, Connexions and Newcastle College..