James Mackenzie Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

Children and families social care - Mat leave cover.

Stirling

I have responsibility for the strategic planning and commissioning of Children's Services with Stirling Council. Main duties include:• Project Management of the complete contract cycle• Commissioning of services based on a high quality outcome based approach• Stakeholder Engagement• Data Analysis• Partnership Working• Development of Strategy & Policy

My main responsibilities include:• Contribution to the development of the Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP) delivery plan including forward planning for the team.• Supporting the ADP Lead Officer on matters of implementation and development• Supporting the delivery of the Forth Valley ADP Strategy• Building relationships and networking partner organisations• Assisting in research, analysis, drafting and presentation of reports• Working with non-specialist… Show more My main responsibilities include:• Contribution to the development of the Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP) delivery plan including forward planning for the team.• Supporting the ADP Lead Officer on matters of implementation and development• Supporting the delivery of the Forth Valley ADP Strategy• Building relationships and networking partner organisations• Assisting in research, analysis, drafting and presentation of reports• Working with non-specialist organisations to develop their capacity in relation to supporting individuals affected by substance misuse. Show less

Alloa

My responsibilities included:• Day to day management of the Forth Coastal Project• Planning for best value spend of grant funding• Reporting on match funding from external organisations• Reporting to internal steering group members and external funders• Evaluation of 16 employed trainees in relation to funding outcomes• Completion of funding paperwork and grant evaluations

Stirling

My responsibilities included:• Developing from the ground up the structure of Stirling Street Pastors• Partnering with steering group members and subsequently trustees• Recruitment, training and progression of over 40 volunteers• Fund raising• Partnering with external stakeholders including senior Police officers, Local Authority elected members and staff and representatives of the local church.• Generating vision for future development opportunities•… Show more My responsibilities included:• Developing from the ground up the structure of Stirling Street Pastors• Partnering with steering group members and subsequently trustees• Recruitment, training and progression of over 40 volunteers• Fund raising• Partnering with external stakeholders including senior Police officers, Local Authority elected members and staff and representatives of the local church.• Generating vision for future development opportunities• Transformational change from the earliest stage of the organisation through to registration as a Scottish Charity and securing substantial grant funding to allow future development. Show less

Bachelor’S Degree, Computer Science, Bachelor Of Science With Merit

Activities and Societies: President of Tenshinkan Karate Club Completed three years of my Software Engineering degree attaining.

Svq Level 4 (Equivalent To A Diploma), Management, Pass

Nominated for Modern Apprentice of the Year. I completed 8 units of study with Forth Valley College focusing on leading change and project.