As Chief Executive I am responsible for:Management and development of the company, including strategic and business planning, financial planning, quality assurance, health & safety and key performance indicators.Development of new initiatives leading to improved budgetary management, competitiveness and efficiency.Overall management of all operational activities and programmes, and the achievement of agreed company objectives and targets.All Organisation contract compliance; Health & Safety and Equality & Diversity;Maintenance of standards within the Training Facility; Compliance with all current legislation relating to business activities.

As Host Authority Partnership Manager I was responsible for influencing and shaping the educational provision on offer for young offenders within Hindley YOI on behalf of the UK. I worked extensively with Manchester College and specialist prison teams to ensure the curriculum within Hindley YOI was comparable with the offer young people could receive in mainstream education and that young people fulfilled their learning potential. Much of my work involved developing partnership working strategies both within Hindley YOI and with external partners to ensure that appropriate assessment and provision was available for all young people including those with special educational needs.I also worked extensively with Home authorities service teams to support them in the implementation of their duties within the Apprenticeships, Skills and Children’s Learning Act (ASCL) and with specialist groups including MWRC, ETE practitioners and YOT's to develop transition pathways for young people being re-settled in their community and monitor re-offending rates. Within Wigan Local Authority area, as part of the IALS team I was responsible for providing effective leadership in shaping and influencing coherent and responsive high-quality pre and post-16 education and training provision working with key partners: Gateway teams, Schools, Job Centre Plus, Education Funding Agency (EFA), Skills Funding Agency (SFA) National Apprenticeship Service (NAS), Employers, Internal teams, senior management team, young people, adults, Work Based Learning providers, colleges and other AGMA Authorities.This involved translating government policy and strategies into effective work plans taking into account intelligence and specific issues facing young people and adults in Wigan. Key contracts that I managed included the Complex Families programme, Apprenticeships and the Adult Skills Budget.

As Regional Manager for Rathbone Training my role was varied and included; leading on the development of a business model, designed to keep in step with current trends and which met the needs of our target participants. Directing new initiatives to ensure the business model was maximised across the organisation; leading on contract implementation and delivery; managing quality improvement and contract compliance; development of key external relationships and networking; I led on these aspects to ensure that our 23 training locations and our innovative teams were well managed and fully equipped to deliver high quality provision to our participants across the North of England. Direct responsibility for the management and operations of 23 sites delivering Pre-Apprenticeship, Foundation Learning, Youth Engagement programmes utilising EFA/SFA funding streams alongside various programmes at KS4 with a wide range of educational institutions. Extensive experience of people, quality, financial, risk, project, resource and performance management alongside underpinning cross cutting ares including, Ofsted Inspections, Safeguarding, Health & Safety and Equality & Diversity.

Manage Operations• Deliver agreed Centre targets: recruitment, occupancy, achievement and income against contract.• Monitor and manage expenditure and income is within budget against financial standards.• Ensure quality and compliance activities meet Ofsted, Awarding Body and Funders requirements.• Maintain an understanding of the local market to ensure delivery models are appropriate to need. • Monitor and evaluate feedback from clients and staff. Manage Staff• Facilitate communication with staff to ensure staff are motivated and well-informed.• Manage staff performance.• Manage staff training and development needs.Manage Partnerships• Develop partnerships with local employers and placements that comply with H&S standards.• Support Regional Manager with contracting process and work directly with funding bodies.• Contribute to marketing of Rathbone to local organisations.Support the Client Group• Provide guidance, support and information to trainees as needed to meet their needs.• Promote safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within Centre.