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Birmingham, United Kingdom

Managing Development Projects In West AfricaManaging a variety of events including conferences, product launches and awards• Taking the projects from start to finish including full end to end planning and communication• Organising logistics for each event, delegates and travel requirements• Identifying client briefing requirements, and producing full production proposals• Leading the team members and monitoring development• Acting as the sole point of contact for… Show more Managing Development Projects In West AfricaManaging a variety of events including conferences, product launches and awards• Taking the projects from start to finish including full end to end planning and communication• Organising logistics for each event, delegates and travel requirements• Identifying client briefing requirements, and producing full production proposals• Leading the team members and monitoring development• Acting as the sole point of contact for clients and colleagues• On-site event management and post-event de-briefing Show less

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Producer of a number of new rums and alcoholic based spirits.

Coordinating and delivering quality casework services across, Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, West Midlands, Warwickshire and Staffordshire. Manage the service delivery and contribute to the service development. Responsible for implementing and maintaining safe, high quality, needs-led services and working and managing collaboratively with volunteers, potential service users and other agencies in the provision of service delivery, development, and promotion.

United Kingdom

The overall purpose of the role was to work flexibly as part of the national Refugee Services, Restoring Family Links and Anti-Trafficking (RSRFLAT) Development team to develop new programmes and initiatives, evidence impact and ensure high-quality need-lead services across the RSRFLAT Directorate. Included varied and dynamic organising working groups to co-develop services; producing internal and external reports evidencing work; developing training, creating learning opportunities and working… Show more The overall purpose of the role was to work flexibly as part of the national Refugee Services, Restoring Family Links and Anti-Trafficking (RSRFLAT) Development team to develop new programmes and initiatives, evidence impact and ensure high-quality need-lead services across the RSRFLAT Directorate. Included varied and dynamic organising working groups to co-develop services; producing internal and external reports evidencing work; developing training, creating learning opportunities and working on a portfolio of projects aimed at strengthening RSRFLAT services.Supported the transformation and continuous development of our Restoring Family Links activity within the UK to ensure the continued delivery of a high quality, responsive and accessible service which demonstrate maximum impact for the people we support. Show less

Determine and define project scope and objectivesPredict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient mannerPrepare a budget based on the scope of work and resource requirementsTrack project costs in order to meet budgetDevelop and manage a detailed project schedule and work planProvide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progressManage contracts with vendors and… Show more Determine and define project scope and objectivesPredict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient mannerPrepare a budget based on the scope of work and resource requirementsTrack project costs in order to meet budgetDevelop and manage a detailed project schedule and work planProvide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progressManage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverablesUtilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout the entire project executionMonitor progress and make adjustments as neededMeasure project performance to identify areas for improvement Show less

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Coordinating releases, manufacture & delivery of all physical products, creating Music Metadata and managing digital assets. • Gathering streaming data, compiling sales reports and presentations. • Liaise with in house designer and support with creating assets for DSPs. • Managing artist DSP profiles. • Update and maintain the label's catalogue on the database. • Ability to plan, prioritise and manage multiple projects simultaneously. • Liaising with artists. • Ensuring all releases are… Show more Coordinating releases, manufacture & delivery of all physical products, creating Music Metadata and managing digital assets. • Gathering streaming data, compiling sales reports and presentations. • Liaise with in house designer and support with creating assets for DSPs. • Managing artist DSP profiles. • Update and maintain the label's catalogue on the database. • Ability to plan, prioritise and manage multiple projects simultaneously. • Liaising with artists. • Ensuring all releases are properly registered with PRS, MCPS, PPL. • Work independently with the ability to learn quickly and to deadlines. • Creative input in the planning of releases and optimising content for DSPs.• Maintain daily communication with your roster of artists• Working with and reporting to the directors of the company on various set KPIs on each artist• Working across artists socials and overseeing the creative direction with artists across their social and digital content• Always representing the best interests of each artist• Budgeting across marketing campaigns and touring• Coming up with strategies to help grow the artist's audience• Liaising across promotional appearances• Diary management - juggling multiple busy schedules and last-minute changes• Being on hand for any personal requests or needs artists might have• Assist with raising and chasing artist invoices• Keeping up to date with trends within social media and the wider entertainment industry• Ability to travel abroad when necessary Show less

Service Management and Development1. To provide line management to a team of managers on their day to day work supporting them to do their work safely and effectively and providing them with regular supervision according to RC procedures.2. To support the delivery of advice services to separated children, refugee families, people seeking asylum seekers and refugees.3. To support the Regional Manager with strategic development and service implementation. Work with the RM to draw up… Show more Service Management and Development1. To provide line management to a team of managers on their day to day work supporting them to do their work safely and effectively and providing them with regular supervision according to RC procedures.2. To support the delivery of advice services to separated children, refugee families, people seeking asylum seekers and refugees.3. To support the Regional Manager with strategic development and service implementation. Work with the RM to draw up service budgets.4. To manage objectives to be achieved by the service, including project outcomes and impact measurement, and ensure that these support the achievement of the Refugee Council’s strategic objectives.5. Take lead in Safeguarding; ensuring all staff are familiar with safeguarding procedures and receive regular safeguarding trainingService Delivery1. Develop, implement and maintain the delivery of effective services in accordance with the Refugee Council’s strategic objectives and services strategy.2. Implement multiple projects across England effectively to meet their objectives ensuring that outcomes are met and collating appropriate date for reporting back to funders.3. Establish and maintain effective referral pathways and cross referrals with other internal Refugee Council teams and external partners of refugees and people seeking asylum. Work closely with project administrators to ensure the project procedures and process is clearly defines and in place.Staff & Volunteer Management1. Be responsible for the recruitment and training of a team of therapists and supporting staff in accordance with service needs and funding requirements.2. Line manage and provide regular management supervision to project managers and staff across West Midlands and across the regions.3. Support staff and volunteers and manage performance, ensuring that they are well motivated and receive consistent and regular supervision in line with Refugee Council policies. Show less

As a Neighbourhood Service Advisor the first point of contact in responding to enquiries from customers relating to accommodation, welfare and other socio-economic issues. Deliver a customer-focused service and provide administrative support as part of the Neighbourhood Services team, working to support tenants to sustain both tenancies and neighbourhoods.

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Working across Central and Northern England (based in Birmingham, West Midlands) specifically, supported the delivery of the Montserrat Resettlement Programme.