Gareth James

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Chief Executive Officer at LAMP (Leicestershire Action for Mental Health Project)Founder and Managing Director at STEMpura CIC @ Lamp Charity
Gareth James's Location
Leicester, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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About Gareth James

Senior leader in global third-sector organisations, specialising in business strategy and management; STEM education programme development and delivery; partnership and stakeholder management; and, education policy influencing. Programme management and development based on digital, technology, science and engineering education predominantly within third sector and public sector national organisations. Utilisation of business-like and project-like approaches to improve cost effectiveness and impact, including customer and market analysis and targeted marketing. Significant experience of high quality staff management. Business planning, strategy and budget control, Ambassador and spokesperson with a strong track record of positive negotiation, cooperation and partnership development. Panel/committee chair and moderator. Policy development.Specialties: Staff management, Departmental management, Strategy development, Business planning, Budget management, Sponsorship generation, Branding, Media relations, Policy development, Education 5-19 (especially physical sciences and engineering), Astronomy, Space Science, Science communication, Coach for Teach First, Acting, Presentation, Panel/committee chair and moderator

Gareth James's Current Company Details
Lamp Charity

Lamp Charity

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Chief Executive Officer at LAMP (Leicestershire Action for Mental Health Project)Founder and Managing Director at STEMpura CIC
Gareth James Work Experience Details
  • Lamp Charity
    Chief Executive Officer
    Lamp Charity Jul 2024 - Present
    Leicester, England, Gb
    LAMP provide community mental health advocacy to the communities of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
  • Groundwork Five Counties
    Interim Chief Executive Officer
    Groundwork Five Counties Aug 2023 - Jul 2024
    Nottingham, Gb
    Groundwork Five Counties works across the East Midlands tackling local challenges with green solutions, empowering all to flourish. We work in partnership with local companies, trusts and councils to improve PEOPLE's lives and the PLACES we live and, in doing so, we help the PLANET.
  • Groundwork
    Member Board Of Trustees
    Groundwork Sep 2022 - Aug 2023
    Birmingham, Gb
    Member of the board of trustees for environmental and employability charity, working across the East Midlands.
  • World Robot Olympiad
    Strategic Programs And Partnerships Consultant
    World Robot Olympiad Dec 2020 - Aug 2023
    Singapore, Singapore, Sg
    I'm helping to initiate and source the support for new programmes within the WRO portfolio. In addition I am using my management capabilities to support the advancement of existing WRO activities
  • Aston University
    Visiting Fellow
    Aston University Sep 2017 - Sep 2021
    Birmingham City Centre, West Midlands, Gb
    Supporting Aston on the ongoing participation in the Institute of Coding
  • Bcs - The Chartered Institute For It
    Head Of Partnerships (Academy)
    Bcs - The Chartered Institute For It Apr 2020 - Mar 2021
  • Beautiful Canoe
    Executive Leadership Team
    Beautiful Canoe Nov 2018 - Apr 2020
    Birmingham, West Midlands, Gb
    In addition to my role at the Institute of Coding I am part of th executive leadership team providing operations, business development and strategic planning support to Aston University's student enterprise company - Beautiful Canoe
  • Institute Of Coding
    Strategic Project Lead (Digital Workforce, Bsc Cybersecurity & Widening Participation)
    Institute Of Coding Jul 2018 - Apr 2020
    Bath, England, Gb
    Working on the Digital Workforce and Widening Participation themes of the Institute of Coding. I'm also supporting the University Learners theme contribution and the development of the student-company Beautiful Canoe. The Digital Workforce is looking at new education and training models including Digital Apprenticeships and a BSc Cybersecurity. The Widening Participation work is to understand existing research and interventions for the target audiences. This will lead to the development of funding proposals to enable the commissioning of research to address identified knowledge gaps and activities and resources to address skills development challenges.
  • Micro:Bit Foundation
    Chief Of Education And Strategy
    Micro:Bit Foundation Oct 2016 - Jun 2018
    An executive role where I was responsible for ensuring the educational remit was paramount; the educational and public engagement frameworks exist to provide a comprehensive end-to-end user experience; UK and International strategic, educational and commercial partnerships were created and managed; research and grant funded projects were sought and undertaken; volunteers were effectively supported; the programme was marketed to the education sector; the Foundation’s sponsorship programme was delivered; and, the social media and other communications were sustained. As a director I was responsible for strategy and performance; business planning, monitoring and financial responsibility; stakeholder management; reporting to boards; representing the organisation at all levels, including government; staff management; policy and standards development; and, compliance.
  • Micro:Bit Foundation
    Director Of Educational Programs
    Micro:Bit Foundation Jul 2016 - Oct 2016
    The Micro:bit Foundation its taking forward the BBC micro:bit - part of the BBC Make It Digital season - a small programmable device with huge capabilities that was given away free to almost 1 million UK 11-12 year old students. The micro:bit comes with a comprehensive ecosystem of teacher and student support. The micro: bit is now available to purchase for education, makers and families alike and is going global.
  • Iet
    Head Of Education 5-19
    Iet Jul 2009 - Jun 2017
    Stevenage, Gb
    I manage a national (with global elements) programme of support for school and college students and teachers to encourage young people to study STEM subjects and then pursue apprenticeships or degrees in engineering. My team and I also support IET members who wish to engage with schools; support providers of STEM enhancement and enrichment activities; publish Flipside magazine; provide grants for school activities; and, work with IET Policy on education and skills policy and research. I am also advising on public engagement initiatives around areas of IET knowledge leadership.
  • Stfc
    Science In Society Manager
    Stfc Apr 2007 - Jul 2009
    Swindon, Wiltshire, Gb
    Budget management, business planning and strategisation; Grant scheme coordination and administration; Staff management; Event and conference coordination; Contract management; Partnership liaison for regional, national and international bodies; Advisor - education, space, astronomy, particle physics and science communication matters; Ensuring programme quality and accuracy; Writing and producing new programmes and curriculum-linked teaching support materials; Producing publicity materials, organising and delivering marketing and promotional activities; Market research, customer evaluation and analysis; Web-zone authoring and editing
  • National Space Centre, Leicester
    Education Manager
    National Space Centre, Leicester Jan 2001 - Apr 2007
    Staff management; Facility duty management and Building Control; Programme presentation; Show and exhibition design consultation; Writing and producing new programmes and curriculum-linked teaching support materials; Project management; Media spokesperson; Marketing; Market research, Event organisation and management; Budget management and grant applications; Business planning and strategy development; Partnership liaison for local, regional, national and international bodies; Supporting corporate programming

Gareth James Skills

Education Program Management Staff Management Science Communication Policy Business Planning Strategy Development Media Relations Strategy Research Physics Science Public Engagement Teaching Lecturing Astronomy Project Management Editing Management Science Journalism Analysis Leadership Science Education Marketing Staff Development Informal Education Market Research Public Policy Business Development Presentation Skills Negotiation Facilitation Volunteering Strategic Planning Strategic Partnerships Business Management Higher Education Mentoring Business Strategy Risk Assessment Corporate Social Responsibility Corporate Partnership Development Corporate Partnerships

Gareth James Education Details

  • University Of The West Of England
    University Of The West Of England
    Science Communication
  • University Of Southampton
    University Of Southampton
    Integrated Science With Physics
  • Royal Holloway, University Of London
    Royal Holloway, University Of London
    Physics With Astrophysics

Frequently Asked Questions about Gareth James

What company does Gareth James work for?

Gareth James works for Lamp Charity

What is Gareth James's role at the current company?

Gareth James's current role is Chief Executive Officer at LAMP (Leicestershire Action for Mental Health Project)Founder and Managing Director at STEMpura CIC.

What is Gareth James's email address?

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What schools did Gareth James attend?

Gareth James attended University Of The West Of England, University Of Southampton, Royal Holloway, University Of London.

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Gareth James has skills like Education, Program Management, Staff Management, Science Communication, Policy, Business Planning, Strategy Development, Media Relations, Strategy, Research, Physics, Science.

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