As Deputy Director I am responsible for all elements of the Head of Programmes role plus additional responsibilities including:Stewardship of key funder relationships (including Jack Petchey Foundation, Buffini Chao Foundation, abrdn) to ensure continued and increased support of First Give’s work· Source and secure further income generation opportunities· Identify and cultivate opportunities to grow the reach and impact of First Give

· Cultivated and managed a talented team of remotely based Programme Managers (x4)· Delivered the First Give programme at c. 200 schools across England & Wales every academic year· Designed, developed and implemented a new Theory of Change to drive quality and impact· Programme innovation and development (including design and development of two pilots of new programmes for primary and secondary schools)· Developed online and remote programme alternatives during Covid-19·… Show more · Cultivated and managed a talented team of remotely based Programme Managers (x4)· Delivered the First Give programme at c. 200 schools across England & Wales every academic year· Designed, developed and implemented a new Theory of Change to drive quality and impact· Programme innovation and development (including design and development of two pilots of new programmes for primary and secondary schools)· Developed online and remote programme alternatives during Covid-19· Developed and launched online Teacher Hub space for partner schools· Member of Senior Leadership Team contributing to organisational strategy and business development.· Represented First Give at cross-sector and public events online and in person· Deputised for Director as required· Instigated, developed and launched an innovative Youth Advisory Group Show less

As Programme Manager I oversaw the delivery of the First Give schools programme in over 70 schools a year, and contributed to overall organisational strategy and impact.· Recruited and cultivated relationships with First Give partner schools· Supported teachers to deliver high quality programme· Trained and managed freelance facilitators

I lead the small volunteer team at Chennai Challenge, ensuring a clear strategic direction for the organisation, including development of:- Fundraising strategy- Recruitment strategy- Impact measurement and M&E- Safeguarding and safety- Partnerships in India and the UK

· Cultivated and managed a team of 8 Fundraising Support Officers to exceed fundraising targets in line with DFID contract (110% up to 125% of target during my tenure)· Ensured quality of fundraising support and resources offered to ICS volunteers· Ensured compliance with fundraising policies and laws across consortium of 11 organisations· Developed and managed a streamlined process for remittance of FR revenue from 11 organisations· Coordinated development of ICS Quality… Show more · Cultivated and managed a team of 8 Fundraising Support Officers to exceed fundraising targets in line with DFID contract (110% up to 125% of target during my tenure)· Ensured quality of fundraising support and resources offered to ICS volunteers· Ensured compliance with fundraising policies and laws across consortium of 11 organisations· Developed and managed a streamlined process for remittance of FR revenue from 11 organisations· Coordinated development of ICS Quality Assurance Handbook for use across 11 organisations Show less

· One to one support for ICS volunteers preplacement (200 per quarter)· Completion of quarterly financial procedures accurately and to deadline