Collaborated with internal teams and external partners to ensure program effectiveness and impact.Led the organization's fundraising efforts by cultivating relationships with donors, sponsors, and grant-making organizations.Develop and implement fundraising strategies to diversify revenue streams and secure sustainable funding.Manage the organization's finances, ensuring sound budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance with regulatory requirements.Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, community organizations, and educational institutions.Collaborate with partners to leverage resources, share best practices, and create opportunities for collaboration and growth.Represent the organization in external events, conferences, and networking activities to enhance its visibility and influence.Work closely with the board of directors, providing regular updates, reports, and recommendations on organizational performance.Support the board in setting strategic goals, policies, and governance frameworks.Proven experience in a senior leadership role, preferably as a CEO or executive director, within the charity sectorStrong knowledge of employment and education issues, particularly in London and the surrounding areas.Demonstrated success in strategic planning, organizational development, and program management.Track record of fundraising and resource mobilization, including securing grants and cultivating donor relationships.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse stakeholders.Financial acumen and experience in budgeting, financial management, and reporting.Ability to navigate complex partnerships and collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.Knowledge of governance principles and experience working with a board of directors.Passion for social impact and a genuine commitment to improving employment and education outcomes.

Full Responsibility for all of the charities operations. This includes sub contracting activity with large Prime contractors like G4s as well as managing Big Lottery Projects and European Social Fund monies I full P&l responsibility as well as being targeted for business growth

Staff Leadership and Development Strategic policy and directionPerformance ManagementAudit and Quality governance

Overall operational responsibility for Avanta direct delivery in Kent CPA10 This is consistently in the top 10 nationally of all DWP primes.I am responsible for leadership of a number of managers and their teams to drive performance maintain relationships and achieve goals set within the Welfare to Work Sector. Im involved in multidisciplinary approaches to tackling worklessness that involve various organisations both private and public as well as funding leverages.

I had over all responsibility for performance of the SE of England with turnover of 20 million p.a and 200 staff reporting within a branch network.