Julia Whittaker Email & Phone Number

England, United Kingdom

The Big Solution's aim is to provide high quality learning and development products and services.Key Skills and Expertise include:➢ Technical Skills – Able to provide vocational education advice, guidance and detailed solutions including the design and development of learning and development materials such as apprenticeship standards, end-point assessments, training delivery plans and materials, qualification and assessment materials. ➢ Strategic and Creative - Strong ability to analyse and evaluate current performance, goals and objectives and to suggest solutions to improve quality and meet changing landscapes.➢ Planning and Organising – Proven track record in successfully planning and managing projects (Prince 2 qualified) and implementing systems and processes to support the project outcomes. Strong focus on delivery, completion and customer satisfaction. Ability to manage risks and adapt successfully to changing environments and goals.➢ Communication and Negotiation – Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills with an eye for detail. Can interpret complex information and communicate confidently and succinctly so that information relayed has a positive impact and is understood by all parties.➢ Teamwork and Collaboration – A proactive and supportive participant, able to motivate and encourage others in the attainment of shared goals and knowledge. Utilising a wide network of organisations and professionals, able to build and effectively manage teams to suit contract requirements.➢ Dedication and Determination – Possesses the skills and understanding to deliver what is required for the business to implement new and improved processes, quickly understanding new procedures, thereby achieving targets and deadlines.

United Kingdom

Our focus at Kapow is on identifying and designing impactful solutions in the key areas of:- Training delivery- Competency standards- Qualification design- Learning/e-learning material

Leicestershire

Birmingham, United Kingdom

•Planning and delivering a range of projects, some of which involve the development of new products (such as National Occupational Standards) and some of which involve co-ordinating delivery of products and services through external partners (such as the Go for Excellence Awards scheme).•Managing the development and delivery of UK-wide National Occupational Standards for occupations in the passenger transport sector including, establishing and managing various feedback groups, drafting standards and monitoring expenditure against agreed budgets.•Developing project plans in line with objectives identified by external stakeholders and aligning these with criteria set by funding agencies. •Ensuring project outcomes meet the required quality standards set by external funders and stakeholders as well as the internal GoSkills standards.•Identifying and managing external project consultants to ensure that projects are delivered to time and quality.•Generating project documentation, including risk registers, consultation materials and project reports. •Managing and continuously improving the GoSkills National awards scheme (Go for Excellence) including the development of the annual project plan, coordination of sponsorship and application process, coordination of entries and the judging process, organising and managing the evening ceremony, coordinating and analysing feedback. •Additional ad-hoc project management as required, including management of external Apprenticeship development projects, website review and job role analysis for the passenger transport sector.

Providing comprehensive support to a Senior Tax Partner, including diary and email management, minute taking and updating reports. Organising and coordinating a number of team building away days for over hundred people including overnight stays.

Providing assistance to Audit Director.Responsible for staff planning.Monitoring databases and providing helpdesk support

Providing assistance to a team of technical advisors within the facilities management department, including administrative assistance to the team director.