Business strategist, experienced company director, senior board member - director of operations, and performance management coach, I bring a wealth of experience in leading organisational change, directing projects, and managing crises. My focus is on fostering relationships and effective communication with a broad range of stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business strategy and financial planning through both strategic and operational approaches.At the board level, I have overseen various operational services, projects, and estate management, and have contributed to marketing strategy, communications, and business development. My role as an ambassador in commercial, charitable, and voluntary sectors has allowed me to support community outreach and develop partnership links. Additionally, I offer consultancy on charitable governance and commercial development.In financial management, I implement systems and lead teams to ensure clear visibility and control of income and expenditure by managing cost centres. I develop and manage organisational budgets in line with strategic plans. My experience includes managing budgets exceeding £5,000,000 and contributing to leadership boards overseeing organisational turnover of over £22,000,000. I am also experienced in negotiating supply contracts related to project management.As an advanced coach, I specialise in youth mentoring and addressing the challenges faced by women during peri-menopause and menopause. My MSc research specifically focuses on improving coach and organisational education regarding the individual challenges faced due to symptoms of peri-menopause and menopause. This aims to support leadership teams in better equipping their businesses to support women through these life stages.Core Competencies:Business Development & StrategyChange Management & Crisis ManagementPerformance Management CoachingOperations Direction, Project Management, Facilities ManagementBudgetary Planning, Financial Control, Grant Applications & ManagementStakeholder Engagement, Outreach, Partnership Development, Philanthropic Strategies, FundraisingMarketing and Multi-Channel Communications Strategy / External and Internal EngagementCompliance Audit, Charitable Governance AdvisingPolicy and Procedure Development, Departmental Restructuring, Employment Welfare Standards, Investors in People (IiP) Gold StandardSafeguarding, Safer Recruitment, ISI Inspection Compliance, Youth MHFA England, Raising Aspirations Mentor, Vulnerable Adults, Current DBSMental Health First AidLevel 7 Assessor, A1 - Business