• Successfully managed a £1.1 million BIG Local programme, balancing the needs of funders, community partnerships, local residents, stakeholders and local authorities• Led the development and review of strategic plans, project proposals and evaluations• Oversaw the management of commissioning projects and community grants, including preparing tender briefs and grant offer letters• Produced internal and external reports, community newsletters and marketing materials, enhancing the… Show more • Successfully managed a £1.1 million BIG Local programme, balancing the needs of funders, community partnerships, local residents, stakeholders and local authorities• Led the development and review of strategic plans, project proposals and evaluations• Oversaw the management of commissioning projects and community grants, including preparing tender briefs and grant offer letters• Produced internal and external reports, community newsletters and marketing materials, enhancing the projects visibility and impact• Built and maintained relationships with stakeholder and supported volunteer committee members• Managed the project budget, ensuring accurate forecasting and spend reporting Show less

• Supported governance and operational tasks for a small homelessness advocacy charity• Supported the development of a comprehensive funding strategy and business plan, and formed part of a small team writing grant applications to secure funding to support operations and services

• Developed a successful, inclusive volunteer programme, earning the Investing in Volunteers (IiV) accreditation• Secured £28k in community funding for skills training and collaborated on other bids totalling over £100k• Jointly managed the organisation during a leadership transition, ensuring continuity of serves and operations

• Managed a BIG Lottery funded project, creating community activity groups for isolated and vulnerable clients• Developed robust client reporting and project evaluation systems, achieving 98% client satisfaction• Facilitated volunteer training and mentoring, fostering skill development and confidence.

• Held roles in project delivery, grant management, and financial management, contributing to successful funding outcomes and programme delivery• Successfully managed multiple ESF contracts achieving over 605 progression outcomes