Kathryn Eade Email & Phone Number

Chester, Gb

Manchester Area, United Kingdom

Reporting in to the Chief People Officer to establish the University's approach to strategic change - building the change leadership capability- developing a people centred approach to projects and programmes - evolving the organisations culture to be the most effective enabler to deliver on agreed strategic ambitions.

Chester, United Kingdom

Working with senior leaders and entrepreneurs across the private, public and third sector to facilitate strategic organisational transformation, helping them to get clear on what they want and empowering them to achieve it. More information about projects I have worked on can be found in the Projects section below and at www.kathryneade.com

Working with, and providing change expertise to, the Vice-Chancellor and his Exec. team of a prominent London University to support the development of their new corporate strategy and establish the conditions for successful implementation.

Cheshire, England, United Kingdom

Board member, Chair of the Business Performance Committee and RemCo supporting Cheshire West & Chester's leisure, health and wellbeing provider across 9 sites on it's transformation journey to become a leading voice in social value

United Kingdom

Working with UK registered companies as a member of the board to mentor MDs / owners to drive and support their growth strategy.

Chester, England, United Kingdom

Working with colleagues on the Digital Connectivity & Business Growth Board to provide strategic direction to the C&W Growth Hub and C&W LEP. Implementing innovation support to businesses and the Local Industrial Strategy. Oversee activity related to business support agenda in the Northern Powerhouse and other key national initiatives

Chester

Work in collaboration with Chester Business School and Business Research Institute to develop the future skills of the next generation. Foster links between academia and the business community as a member of The Chester Forum and judge for the High Sheriff’s Award.

Manchester, United Kingdom

Manchester

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Working as part of the team of Specialist Coaches providing coaching and support to SMEs in the North West; a trusted adviser, a critical friend or someone to talk through the ideas, opportunities and challenges that come with running your own venture.

Montreal, Canada Area

• Part of the SLT to set a vision, strategy and direction for the City’s first bilingual Entrepreneurial Hub, and worked in collaboration with 25 local partners to deliver it. • Group and individual coaching and workshops to connect, inspire and support expat partners to make the most of their overseas experience, and create a portable career.

Chester, United Kingdom

Internationalisation Strategy Consultant I Trainer of Intercultural Trainers | Facilitator of Intercultural Dialogue & Virtual Teams | Designer of Intercultural Learning MaterialsFor 15 years, thinkingpeople was the key provider of intercultural learning and development solutions within the HE sector, working with over 70 institutions alongside companies such as The Premier League, Aurora Fashions, Viacom to build organisational and individual intercultural competence. We enabled our clients to maximise their global opportunities by attracting and retaining international talent, bridging the cultural gap and creating cohesive teams. Responsibility for all aspects of running a business; from business strategy and resource management, to sales and marketing and financial planning.

London, United Kingdom

Managed the continued growth and operation of the YfD programme: an EU funded international volunteer programme for up to 80 volunteers a year working in over 30 different countries.• Line management support of 4 staff to oversee all aspects of the programme including selection, training, placement support and impact assessment. • Overseas partnership development; building strategic relationships with local partner agencies in countries including Kazakhstan, The Philippines and Tanzania. • Financial planning & fundraising including the preparation of and reporting on funding bids to the EU.In addition to programme responsibilities also played an active role as a member of SMT, offering particular support and expertise during an organisation-wide restructure.

London, United Kingdom

Created the Y2Y programme and developed it to create 4 sustainable projects, involving over 200 volunteers and community organisations in Guyana, Cameroon, Zambia and Cambodia.• Overseas programme research and development of strategic and community partnerships.• On-going management of the 4 projects including in–country support to Project Supervisors.• Designing and implementing appropriate learning and development solutions for up to 50 volunteers and 5 Project Supervisors per year.

London, United Kingdom

Provided training and support to over 400 volunteers on Raleigh International's Programmes in Namibia and Chile.

Caracas, Venezuela

Worked as part of a multi-cultural research team of local community workers to initiate and deliver a series of participatory workshops with 3 different indigenous communities in the Amazon.

Msc International Development, Development Economics And International Development

French Language (Basic & Intermediate Level)

Bsc Geography, 2.1