Harvey Hamilton-Thorpe Email & Phone Number

As Deputy CEO I work with our CEO to:- develop the vision and strategic goals for Ribble Rivers Trust, - lead and grow a talented and collaborative team to develop and implement projects and plans with suitable funding,- manage resources and budgets and forecast spend, - ensure we are communicating effectively internally and externally, - work with the.

Clitheroe, Lancashire

As Head of People & Learning I lead our partnership and engagement activities, including: the Ribble Life Catchment Partnership, volunteering, environmental education, community projects, work experience placements, apprenticeships, training and events.

I am still responsible for the Ribble Life Together project from development to delivery, including: working with communities, partner organisations and colleagues to plan and prioritise work, securing match funding, monitoring progress and achieving the objectives and outcomes of this £3.8million project.Ribble Life Together is a collaborative project.

Listening Tree CIC is a counselling consultancy and training service dedicated to improving emotional well-being and mental health in children and young people. It provides support both directly and indirectly to children, young people, school staff and other professionals through training, supervision and consultancy.With the other Directors I had overall.

Clitheroe, Lancashire

Responsible for the day to day management of the federation and providing support to the volunteer members, clubs, officers and supporters of the Federation. Key areas of responsibility included:- Write, review and implement a Business and Marketing Plan- Manage projects, media, communications, events, activities and the website- Generate earned income.

Lancashire

With the other Directors/Trustees I had overall collective responsibility for the direction and financial stability of the organisation. I joined Third Sector Lancashire as a Trustee when its purpose was to provide a collective voice for Third Sector organisations in Lancashire. During my tenure we incorporated the charity and, in response to local needs.

Preston, United Kingdom

Lancashire Global Education Centre works in the formal education and community sectors to ensure that people in Lancashire learn about global issues such as poverty and sustainable development.With the other Directors/Trustees I had overall collective responsibility for the direction and financial stability of the organisation, supporting the Executive.

Informing, supporting and representing youth organisations across Lancashire, helping them achieve the highest standards of practice and effectiveness in their work with young people and the community.My role involved the management and development of staff, deputising for the Chief Officer when required, the development and delivery of programmes of work.

Leading a team of 5 Gardeners and 1 Park Ranger to maintain, develop and promote a Grade II listed Victorian park. This included:- The development and implementation of a management and maintenance plan and marketing strategy.- Being the park's first point of contact for the public and spokesperson with the media.- The management of a large community.

Supporting local community groups and schools to promote and develop community food growing projects. Working with these groups to raise funds, plan, manage and promote their projects.

Working in a variety of urban and semi-rural parks in Preston supporting community groups and developing and running events and environmental education sessions. Using excellent interpersonal skills to respond to the needs of park users and provide high quality customer service.

Various part-time and seasonal positions with North Lincolnshire Council as a front line member of staff developing excellent communication and customer service skills. I worked at Normanby Hall Country Park and Ancholme Leisure Centre.

Bsc (Hons), Environmental Management

Post Graduate Certificate, Management

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