Executive team member for a UK charity that raises around £25 million annually with additional funds raised through affiliated offices in Canada, USA, UAE, Australia and South Africa. A young charity that works across 30 countries. My role has focused on ensuring we understood and dealt with legacy issues, and embed new ways of working through appropriate systems, processes and controls. Executive management responsibility for the Finance, IT, Human Resources, Compliance, IT and Estates… Show more Executive team member for a UK charity that raises around £25 million annually with additional funds raised through affiliated offices in Canada, USA, UAE, Australia and South Africa. A young charity that works across 30 countries. My role has focused on ensuring we understood and dealt with legacy issues, and embed new ways of working through appropriate systems, processes and controls. Executive management responsibility for the Finance, IT, Human Resources, Compliance, IT and Estates Management Departments of 125 staff. • Led on business rationale for change following underperformance on incoming during Ramadan 2022. Operationalised identified efficiency and cost saving plans.• Led on a number of regulatory and compliance engagements, including 17 months of intensive Charity Commission visits and communications.• Provided advice and direction to the HR lead who ensured compliance with company policies and regulations while effectively managing employee relations, recruitment, and training programs.• Responsible for the refurbishment of £3 million property portfolio, overseeing maintenance, financial performance, and tenant relations to ensure efficient and profitable operation of estates.• Led on a thorough investigation into GDPR compliance following an Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) investigation, identifying and addressing areas of non-compliance and implementing robust processes and policies to ensure ongoing adherence to data protection regulations. Show less

Provided leadership across their extensive international programmes, spanning 30 countries. Conducted an initial analysis of the situation and presented options for the future. Evaluated all programmes and partners while managing reputational issues both internally and externally.• Provided decisive leadership to a department that had undergone a tumultuous period after a child protection incident. The department was plagued by a culture of blame, shame, and mistrust. Through innovative… Show more Provided leadership across their extensive international programmes, spanning 30 countries. Conducted an initial analysis of the situation and presented options for the future. Evaluated all programmes and partners while managing reputational issues both internally and externally.• Provided decisive leadership to a department that had undergone a tumultuous period after a child protection incident. The department was plagued by a culture of blame, shame, and mistrust. Through innovative thinking, designed and implemented a comprehensive series of actions that allowed the department to regain its focus and effectively address the numerous challenges it was facing, both internally and externally. Show less

Hired as a consultant to facilitate engagement with the government of The Gambia and other stakeholders following a serious child protection incident involving children in their sponsorship programme. • Used exceptional interpersonal skills, gathered crucial information from various stakeholders, including the Gambian government, enabling our organisation to progress in a significant child protection case that had remained unresolved for nearly a year.

Strategic leadership and oversight of the whole mission including political, finance and consular sections – ensuring strategic policies implemented in delivery of all corporate services. This included oversight of 18 staff, recruitment and performance, and development.This role reported directly to the Ambassador in a period of political uncertainty following The Gambia’s departure from the Commonwealth under a dictatorship; democratic elections; and its return to the Commonwealth in… Show more Strategic leadership and oversight of the whole mission including political, finance and consular sections – ensuring strategic policies implemented in delivery of all corporate services. This included oversight of 18 staff, recruitment and performance, and development.This role reported directly to the Ambassador in a period of political uncertainty following The Gambia’s departure from the Commonwealth under a dictatorship; democratic elections; and its return to the Commonwealth in 2018. Close liaison with the UK FCO, United Nations and government agencies including military representatives was essential.Responsibility for all security matters and risk management included tendering and managing security contracts, ensuring Key Performance Indicators’ compliance, and providing security assessments and briefings in response to emerging crises. Show less

After being commended on my ability to “see the bigger picture while working at pace” in responding to the political impasse in 2016, I was approached to join the FCO Rapid Deployment Team for Sub-Saharan Africa alongside my position of Deputy High Commissioner.This role required a high level of responsiveness and organisational skills, high-level liaison, and working in high-pressure situations.• Selected in 2018 to join UK Ministry of Defence Operational and Liaison… Show more After being commended on my ability to “see the bigger picture while working at pace” in responding to the political impasse in 2016, I was approached to join the FCO Rapid Deployment Team for Sub-Saharan Africa alongside my position of Deputy High Commissioner.This role required a high level of responsiveness and organisational skills, high-level liaison, and working in high-pressure situations.• Selected in 2018 to join UK Ministry of Defence Operational and Liaison Reconnaissance Team exercise in Botswana.• Led FCO contingency planning for potential Zimbabwe financial crisis (evacuation, housing, transport, security).• Deployed to Malaga, Spain, in April 2019 as part of contingency planning for Brexit. Show less

Conducted qualitative and quantitative research, analysis and stakeholder mapping on social protection programmes and services across the country.• Close collaboration with the members of the National Social Protection Steering Committee.• Published ‘Social Protection in The Gambia: A mapping of actors and programmes’ (2013).

Designed, established, and managed a new local government child protection service for over 300 children in care and 1,000 care leavers.• Developed and implemented the programme’s objectives and vision• Budget management, provided specialist advice, and lead officer on data monitoring, evaluation and analysis for education of children in care.• Managed the most complex and difficult cases – many children in care were having multiple breakdowns in the school and foster… Show more Designed, established, and managed a new local government child protection service for over 300 children in care and 1,000 care leavers.• Developed and implemented the programme’s objectives and vision• Budget management, provided specialist advice, and lead officer on data monitoring, evaluation and analysis for education of children in care.• Managed the most complex and difficult cases – many children in care were having multiple breakdowns in the school and foster placements.• Lead corporate parent for education of children in care, reporting to Local Government Board.• Established ‘Kids in Care’ award programme sponsored by Sofitel Hotel, Heathrow – set up a children’s committee comprising 15 young people and an awards ceremony completely arranged and run by young people.• Winner ‘Team of the Quarter’ and Runner up ‘Team of the Year’ 2010.• Received commendations and positive feedback from local councillors on the programme’s success. Show less

Caseworker for up to eight children and youth at risk of or on the brink of coming into care. Provided intensive support to young people on a one-to-one basis and during crises.A highly empathetic yet pragmatic approach was required to meet objectives and goals set by Extern, young people, social workers, and parents/carers.

Duty manager and caseworker for youth offenders in detention. Key worker for up to three young people. Wrote progress and discharge reports for the courts. Designed and provided programmes to meet the needs of young people in the juvenile justice system.

Instructor in various outdoor activities covering New Zealand, Australia and Ireland.• Managed Carlingford Adventure Centre, Ireland – responsibility for up to 20 staff members, and running the centre.• Demonstrated a high degree of organisational skills and ability to respond to fast-changing conditions to provide a safe and educational environment for a wide variety of clients.