Jeff Bowcock Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

Verian, formerly Kantar Public, is a leading independent research, evidence, evaluation, and communications agency that serves Government and the public realm. Offices in Europe, APAC, and the US, we provide gold standard data on the economy and society to decision-makers and engage with millions of citizens each year. Employed as a face to face Social Market Research Interviewer, working on numerous projects across the north-west region commissioned by a range of clients including; Government bodies and public sector organisations. Data used to shape national / regional policies, improve public services, and influence public policy across the UK.

“UK Skills Academy, and recently merged North West Skills & Low Carbon Academy, are adult education specialists leading in the knowledge of professional development services within government funded, commercial, education and apprenticeship programmes. We are experts in the provision of digital, construction, and green efficiency training within the Northwest area, upskilling career driven individuals within their chosen field and developing the workforce of the future to meet business goals. Our high-quality apprenticeships offers a blended learning approach that is tailored to meet learner and employer needs – we are driven by administering the solution to your skills gap.” Contact me on: jeffbowcock@uk-skillsacademy.co.uk or 07855 366 180 for an informal chat about helping your business grow and employees develop via training interventions.

Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Providing information, advice & guidance to volunteers across Greater Manchester regarding progression routes into; FT/PT employment, Further / Higher Education, online training, skills based training, future volunteering & work experience. Programme funded by the Charities Aid Foundation. Liaison & partnership building with; employers, education / training providers, Manchester City Council, employability programmes (Ingeus & Growth Company), careers advice (SEETEC), recruitment companies, & local charities. Monitoring & reporting volunteer outcomes post project.

Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Project managing One Manchester's / the UK Government's Community Renewal Fund, the "Green Employment & Skills Partnership" aiming to create 125 part time / flexible "green focussed" jobs for people who are unemployed, helping them to develop skills in the green economy. Supporting a team of 9 internal & external colleagues, co-ordinating collaboration with multiple stakeholders & partners across Greater Manchester. The programme focusses on priority groups; NEET, BAME, 50+, lone parents, people with disabilities & key geographies; north, east, & south Manchester. This programme will help towards Greater Manchester's target of becoming net zero by 2038.

Manchester Area, United Kingdom

A Skills Coach on the Skills for Growth - SME Support programme. A fully funded, tailored service to help up-skill organisations and their employees to grow and increase productivity.The programme is delivered by GC Business Growth Hub in partnership with the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, the service is funded through the European Social Fund and commissioned by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.The focus is to help businesses as they grow through re-shaping, developing talent and enhancing team performance. Contact me direct for an informal chat. 07407 383 725

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Working across the Growth Company with the Business Growth Hub (SME & large business support), MIDAS (Manchester's inward investment agency) the Department for International Trade, Greater Manchester Combined Authority, regional & national Growth Hubs & Local Enterprise Partnerships, plus the private sector to develop international programmes (Global Scale-Up), & collaboration that increase internationalization for businesses. See https://www.businessgrowthhub.com/global-scale-up-programme A partnership and business focused collaborative role that brings together numerous internal colleagues and external partners / stakeholders to support business growth regionally, nationally & internationally. Eg Digital City Festival collaboration with global cities alongside MIDAS, EDUs, & international businesses.

Manchester, United Kingdom

Working in partnership with Be the Business, C-suite Directors, to deliver a national mentoring programme to SME leaders, aimed at bridging the productivity gap between the SME and the corporate businesses. A highly successful programme that met all targets and KPI's. Supported a team of 12 Mentoring Advisors across 14 regions, resulting in 1,181 mentoring relationships since 2018 and a 94% mentee satisfaction score.

England, United Kingdom

A volunteer supporting business development & partnership activities for Brightside, including completion of a research project & report presented to the CEO & Business Development Manager. Brightside is a charity that supports young people from disadvantaged backgrounds as part of their national mentoring programme. The mentoring programme introduces young people to opportunities via employers and universities so they can develop the knowledge and confidence they need to succeed. It has successfully mentored over 100,000 young people since 2003. Employer recommendation below. See employer recommendation in LinkedIn.

United Kingdom

Providing coaching support via an online mentoring platform to SME's leaders to help increase productivity levels within their businesses. Providing guidance around skills-based training and workforce development to help unlock their full potential and realize growth / success.

Manchester

Business development activities in conjunction with senior managers, across a portfolio of regional businesses including Gazprom & Network Rail, to provide guidance on all aspects of staff training & development as part of their apprenticeship levy spend.

Blackpool, United Kingdom

Account managing a portfolio of regional / national private & public sector businesses to provide guidance on all aspects of staff training & development as part of their apprenticeship levy spend. Client recommendations below.

National

Designing, delivering, & enhancing training sessions for senior managers, team leaders, & young adults. Providing coaching / mentoring support to guide employees through; Operational Management, Team Leader, & Project Management apprenticeship qualifications. Providing senior management with monthly & quarterly updates on employee progress.

London - Essex - South East

Account managing a portfolio of private sector businesses across London to provide guidance regarding staff training, skills-based CPD, & recruitment solutions as part of their apprenticeship levy spend. Providing senior management with monthly & quarterly updates on employee progress. Generating new business.

North West England

Line management, training & coaching of 3 telesales staff, who exceeded monthly KPI’s. Delivered corporate training, large volume assessment centres, & interview training to young adults. Designed & delivered blended training on skills-based & bespoke business programmes. Supported HR Managers with strategic planning, staff training, & recruitment. Key account management & assessment centre delivery with; O2, Telefonica, Direct Line Group, Bank of New York Mellon. Provided guidance to managers on the Apprenticeship Levy. Achievements: Monthly recruitment KPI’s: 10 learners per month & generation of new business.

North West England

Programme manager for Everton Football Club’s £4.5M young adults skills-based traineeship programme. Supporting a team of 30 staff & 4 managers. Operationally managing skills-based training across Merseyside, Greater Manchester, & Lancashire. Ensured robust operational procedures to satisfy; contractual obligations, financial controls, & OFSTED’s Common Inspection Framework. Liaised with local agencies & stakeholders including; Lancashire Local Enterprise Partnership, City Councils, Skills Funding Agency, Lancashire Skills Board, JCP, which increased learner numbers & revenues by 10%. Employee recommendations below.

Manchester, United Kingdom

Managed the design, delivery & evaluation of training courses, assessment centres, interview training sessions for 400 young adults completing apprentices in; Business Administration, Digital Marketing, & Customer Service. Account managed businesses including; Network Rail, Gazprom, & The General Medical Council & secured repeat business with key accounts. Implemented recruitment & selection methodologies & innovative sourcing solutions, competency-based interviews for large volumes of candidates via schools, colleges, & careers events. Line managed 4 staff, ensuring quality training delivery in line with OFSTED’s inspection framework. Consistently exceeded KPI training targets regarding learner & employer feedback. Achievement of recruitment KPI’s & sales targets (£500k generated - 125 learners). Revenue uplift of 20% pa. Employee recommendations below.

Recruitment of international students from; India, China, Hong Kong, Mexico, Japan & Europe. Working in partnership with; The British Council, (Member of; the “British Council Advisory Panel - India” & the “British Council FE Advisory Group” - UK & worldwide). Liaised with; UK Boarder Agency (licence compliance), Association of Colleges (policy & recruitment), & I-Graduate (student’s experience). Delivered high volume presentations to academic staff, students, international agents, & The British Council. Produced monthly marketing reports for SMT. Line management of 4 admissions & welfare staff. Managed pre-arrival, enrolment & student placements for international students. Outputs / Achievements: SE Asia sales amounting to £1.3M (05/06 to 09/10 incl). Increased revenues from 10 to 20% PA (2005 to 2010). Student Referral Scheme increased revenue & students by 10% PA. Managed a budget of £200k. Partner recommendations below.

Blackpool, United Kingdom & North West England

Uk, Spain, Greece, France, Switzerland, Italy.

Regional Training Manager (Summer recruitment & training): responsible for interviewing & selecting UK candidates using competency-based selection techniques. Designed, delivered & evaluated training sessions for young adult trainees in Spain. Coached employees & Managers throughout their individual training & development against NVQ standards in; Supervisory Management, Customer Care, Travel Services in 50 worldwide destinations. Coached managers to enhance employee’s performance, & to meet service delivery / sales targets. Overseas Operations & Training Manager: (Winter recruitment & training): Managed & delivered the introduction of a 3-year training programme for a UK ski operator & 150 employees annually, throughout France, Switzerland & Italy. Achievements: Delivered transformational change programmes & training qualifications through leadership & skills interventions to dispersed teams overseas, resulting increased customer satisfaction KPI’s annually. Client recommendations below.

Various Uk & International Locations

Previous employment from 1982 to 2005:> Blackpool & The Fylde College (Business Development Officer & Lecturer) 1997-2000> American Express (Conference Officer) 1995> First Choice Holidays Plc (Overseas Sales & Customer Service Representative) 1995-1996> Sheffield University & Huddersfield College (University Lecturer & College Teacher) 1994-1995> Royal Bank of Scotland Plc, (Financial Advisor & Chief Cashier) 1982 to 1988*Employers & customer recommendations below.(All full-time posts).

Masters Degree In International Marketing, Marketing, Distinction

Post Graduate Diploma In Personnel Management., Personnel & Development, Pass (Leading To Graduate Status Of The Cipd)

Nvq Level 4 Training & Development., Training & Development, Pass

Post Graduate Certificate In Education (Further Education) & Tesol Advanced Level, Teaching & Education, Pass

Ba (Hons) Recreation & Tourism Management, Tourism Marketing & Management, 2:1 (Top 5% Of Students)

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