I am the CEO for Learning on Screen, a charity and membership organisation devoted to transforming post-16 education through moving image and sound. To achieve this, we provide an unparalleled suite of content spanning the entire evolution of film, television, and radio since 1948, as well as support to harness the potential of this content. We also build communities, form partnerships, and advocate to create change at a system level.My role is to lead and manage the strategic direction of the organisation, ensuring we provide valuable resources and support to our members. This includes overseeing the development and implementation of innovative educational content, fostering partnerships with educational institutions, and advocating for the effective use of audiovisual materials in teaching and learning. I am committed to enhancing the educational experience for students and educators alike, promoting the use of media as a powerful tool for learning and engagement.Key responsibilities include:Developing and executing strategic plans.Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders.Leading a team to deliver high-quality resources and support.Advocating for media integration in education.Overseeing financial performance and sustainability.Promoting services and increasing public awareness.

The FED is dedicated to promoting a long-term vision and plan for education in England. In the spirit of partnership, we provide an independent and neutral space for policy influencers from education, business, politics and beyond to shape the future. We believe that only through long-term planning, can we fully empower future generations and unlock the country’s potential. Together we can build a world-leading education system across the country for our children and young people.

Leader of a membership business that in turn delivers charitable activities, all focused on making a difference to a child’s education. Accountable for membership, policy and press, research and evidence, programmes and products as well as marketing and campaigns across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Delivering strong business performance (revenue, surplus, influence and social value) and continuous improvement culture to empower teams to make change to daily activities and improve long-term outcomes and impact. Responsibility 30 staff and collaborating with the trustees to fulfil their governance responsibilities. Parentkind is the network of PTA fundraisers in the UK. We bring specialist fundraising support and advice to parent volunteers so that every school can benefit from a successful PTA. Our 13,000 PTA members raise over £120+ million per year, placing us alongside some of the largest charities in the UK. As a national charity, Parentkind, give those with a parenting role a voice in education. We invest substantial resources in representing parent views on their child’s learning to local, regional and national governments and agencies because evidence tells parental participation in education benefits all children in all schools and society as a whole.

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