Elected member of Lambeth Council.

Actually still in post but LInkedin won't let me put this part time post where I would like it to be!• Appointed associate Lecturer for the British Film Institute in French Cinema, working as French Cinema Tutor at Morley College in, arts centres , colleges etc.. • Rated grade 1 ‘outstanding’ in 2009 and 2016 teaching evaluations at Morley College.• Appointed Tutor in Current Theatre and Cinema January 2016.• Have delivered 0ver 150 monthly French Impressions at Watermans… Show more Actually still in post but LInkedin won't let me put this part time post where I would like it to be!• Appointed associate Lecturer for the British Film Institute in French Cinema, working as French Cinema Tutor at Morley College in, arts centres , colleges etc.. • Rated grade 1 ‘outstanding’ in 2009 and 2016 teaching evaluations at Morley College.• Appointed Tutor in Current Theatre and Cinema January 2016.• Have delivered 0ver 150 monthly French Impressions at Watermans Arts Centre over 21 years, London.• Have written for Media Education Journal, France Magazine, Film and Television Technician, Time Out etc.Student comments: A somewhat belated thank you from both my partner and I for the delightful Sunday session that you gave to us recently on Renoir. We were both captivated and, time permitting, shall follow up some of the directions that you opened up to us. - Excellent Historical background - Great mixture of clips and conversation - Have increased my knowledge of French film and French culture - The most enjoyable course I have done in England - Interesting and thought provoking - Previously knowing nothing about the subject I now feel confident to discuss the evolution of French Cinema- Improved my cultural awareness and ability to interpret cinema - Endlessly fascinating Show less

• British Film Institute 2001 Two Books on teaching film for Primary School teachers integrating film teaching into National Literacy Strategy. 'Show us a Story' and 'Story Shorts'.• Sex and Relationship Resource pack Hurley Press 2002 Ground breaking resource pack for 3-11 year olds in school and their carers.• Regular reviewer for Media Education Journal• Columnist for France in London

• Took the organisation into Charitable status and established all financial and administrative systems. • Grew WMUK from scratch to establish staff team with annual budget of £750,000. Delivered International conference for 2,200 at the Barbican in August 2014.• Became internationally recognized in the Wikimedia and Open Access movement for his contribution to the professionalizing of the mission.• Built partnerships and alliances with leading UK institutions, British Museum… Show more • Took the organisation into Charitable status and established all financial and administrative systems. • Grew WMUK from scratch to establish staff team with annual budget of £750,000. Delivered International conference for 2,200 at the Barbican in August 2014.• Became internationally recognized in the Wikimedia and Open Access movement for his contribution to the professionalizing of the mission.• Built partnerships and alliances with leading UK institutions, British Museum, Science Museum etc and Open Knowledge community.• Left at end of December 2014 to undertake independent projects. Chair of Board: I would like on behalf of the board to express our thanks for the exceptional levels of passion and commitment that Jon has brought to his role as CEO over the last three years.Colleagues say:'Being the first Chief Executive is always a hard job and requires a positive attitude and lots of energy in order to motivate people to join you on a risky journey. Having made a good start with WMUK I can imagine that leaving it behind is not easy, but I have confidence that the staff, board and volunteers in the United Kingdom will manage to build on the foundation that you have put in place.''Jon has been a wonderful example of servant leadership, giving employees the freedom and tools needed to build partnerships and support volunteers to do amazing things.Jon's support of outreach with external organisations has helped others to realise the importance of the Wikimedia movement in educating the world and to find ways to contribute to this global endeavour''We can all, however, see the results of what you've brought about: building an excellent team and helping them stay motivated through some difficult times; expanding the scope of WMUK's activity; professional policies and processes in place.' Show less

• Made FNF a nationally recognised campaigning and service delivering charity. Took FNF from five to fifteen employees with its annual budget increased from £230,000 to £560,000. Grew branches from 21 to 52, establishing offices in Cardiff, Liverpool and Edinburgh.• Raised income from wide variety of sources to ensure balanced budgets and growing reserves. • Worked with senior Whitehall civil servants in the Department for Children Schools and Families, (now DfE). • One of four… Show more • Made FNF a nationally recognised campaigning and service delivering charity. Took FNF from five to fifteen employees with its annual budget increased from £230,000 to £560,000. Grew branches from 21 to 52, establishing offices in Cardiff, Liverpool and Edinburgh.• Raised income from wide variety of sources to ensure balanced budgets and growing reserves. • Worked with senior Whitehall civil servants in the Department for Children Schools and Families, (now DfE). • One of four founders of the ‘Kids in The Middle’ a coalition of 22 Agony Aunts and leading family and children’s charities. Board member of Children England. Show less

• Established a vibrant multi-disciplinary team of 30 educators and health workers, reflecting local needs and delivering to the national agenda. Midwife team won national award. Revenue budget £750,000, Capital budget £1,075,000.• Given highest possible rating in Sure Start Unit’s assessments.

• Established, fundraised for and trialled an experimental health education project linking schools in Lambeth with primary care and local hospitals. Now a Ministerially praised service seen as model for Personal, Social and Health Education.Author or co-author of several books and teaching packs, e.g.https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ten_Top_Teaching_Tips.pdf

• Taught in inner-city London schools. Subject specialist in IT and Design Technology.• Appointed to BFI Primary Schools working group.• Co-Author and lecturer in Early Years evaluation for Southwark Education Department'Completed all of his written assignments on time and at a good standard. He writes well and with ease and enjoys putting together an argument to communicate his point of view. He is absolutely reliable.' Institute of Education reference 1995..

• Managed CSV’s 200 staff and trainees attached to the BBC to create a coherent culture reflecting the voluntary sector’s ethos while meeting the BBC’s professional broadcasting standards. The unit produced Radio, Ceefax and TV productions.• Re-built a team, decimated by resignations, into a cohesive and stable unit.• Raised over £150,000 support funds for the broadcasting of Social Action Programmes.

• Local Councillor, London Borough of Lambeth, Including Chair of Public Services and Deputy Leader. Responsible for budgets approaching £950m and re-organising staffing to reduce establishment by 10% whilst trying to protect services owing to funding cuts.

• Company Director of two profitable film companies, directing and bringing in films and videos on budget and on time.• Worked in BBC Current Affairs and News, Panorama, Newsweek, Money Programme etc.• Editor on BBC Community Action Team making programmes on location.