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Brussels, Be

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

Leading two amazing teams responsible for; the Youth Forum membership, our governance and statutory events; and a programme team delivering inspiring events, materials and training for young activists.

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

• Driving social activism as a tool for engagement and change around Europe.• Designing award winning projects such as the 25 Percent, Yo!Fest and Level Up.• Manager of Yo!Fest- Europeans first, and biggest, political festival for young people (12,000+ participants).• Programme fundraising. €4million since 2018.• Membership and partner relations with 90+ partners from across Europe• Manage a multidisciplinary team working on programming, training, partnerships, communications, finance, logistics, safety and security• Stakeholder relationship management with all EU institutions• Volunteer recruitment, training and management

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

• Coordinated the successful campaign to create a Youth Parliament for Wales• Coordinated and organised local activists and campaigners• Authored and presented research and reports on policies recommendations to the Welsh Assembly• Lobbied Assembly Members of the to increase youth participation in democracy and decision making

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

• Planned and led developmental multi-day events for children, young people, families and professionals• Led inspection visits by government regulator, Ofsted achieving an ‘outstanding’ rating• Onsite supervision and management of a team of 20+ staff and volunteers

Salford, England, United Kingdom

Responsible for the development and delivery of The National Citizen Service (NCS) in Salford and Trafford.• Oversee the recruitment and retention of young people onto the NCS programme.• Prepare and deliver a high quality and socially mixed programme.• Oversee the set-up and management of logistics of the programme.• Seasonal staff recruitment and training.• Support and manage a team of permanent employees, temporary staff and volunteers to deliver a high quality programme.• Maintain safeguarding, health and safety and budgetary control during set up and delivery.

Worcester, England, United Kingdom

• Reintegrating disengaged young people into training, employment and education• Support young people facing multiple barriers

Ebbw Vale, Wales, United Kingdom

• Supporting children with disabilities in accessing play provision in the local community.

Executive Masters, International Association Management

Youth & Communities Studies