Growth and Change Ltd offers transformation programmes, strategic reviews, training and development and coaching and mentoring.We can work with people, teams and businesses to thrive in the following ways:PeopleHealth and Wellbeing including Mental Health First AidCoaching and mentoringTeamLeadership and Management developmentTeam effectivenessBusinessStrategy and Business DevelopmentEvaluation and reviewMy approach is based on… Show more Growth and Change Ltd offers transformation programmes, strategic reviews, training and development and coaching and mentoring.We can work with people, teams and businesses to thrive in the following ways:PeopleHealth and Wellbeing including Mental Health First AidCoaching and mentoringTeamLeadership and Management developmentTeam effectivenessBusinessStrategy and Business DevelopmentEvaluation and reviewMy approach is based on collaboration so why not drop me an email or give me a call to see how we may be able to work together at lou@growthandchange.co.uk or 07977576381 Show less

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As MD I led and managed all strategic and operational delivery to achieve business plan objectives, delivered quality learning outcomes and successfully developed the business through growth and partnerships. Achievements included:Growth and increased revenue through development and delivery of new services including housing qualifications and bespoke training programmes Successful management and delivery against £850k Education and Skills Funding Agency… Show more As MD I led and managed all strategic and operational delivery to achieve business plan objectives, delivered quality learning outcomes and successfully developed the business through growth and partnerships. Achievements included:Growth and increased revenue through development and delivery of new services including housing qualifications and bespoke training programmes Successful management and delivery against £850k Education and Skills Funding Agency ContractReview and re-development of governance, business strategy and operational processes to meet regulatory requirementsDevelopment and delivery of business transformation and culture change Show less

Operated as a Director and member of the Senior Leadership team responsible for strategy, and performance. Led a team of 70 within housing, regeneration and repairs providing services to over 16,000 homes ensuring key objectives were met in line with the Group’s overall strategic priorities. Achievements included:Restructured and streamlined the Operations service creating £2m cost savings Secured £1m of additional income through re-design and standardisation of the… Show more Operated as a Director and member of the Senior Leadership team responsible for strategy, and performance. Led a team of 70 within housing, regeneration and repairs providing services to over 16,000 homes ensuring key objectives were met in line with the Group’s overall strategic priorities. Achievements included:Restructured and streamlined the Operations service creating £2m cost savings Secured £1m of additional income through re-design and standardisation of the Estates team which also created a robust Compliance and Health and Safety serviceImproved performance levels in keys areas such as voids and lettings to upper quartile and received the highest performance-related pay in the Senior Leadership team in recognition of achievements Re-design of key strategy and process, which was subsequently audited as providing substantial assuranceContributed to the collapse of the Group structure and associated efficiency savings. Show less

Leading a team of 30 people, managing over 150 regeneration projects with a budget of £2m per year. Directly accountable to Customers for the development and delivery of the Community Sustainability and Regeneration Strategy across the Group, which included supporting people into work, helping people to maintain their tenancies, volunteering and charity fundraising. Led on the development and implementation of the Groups Customer Involvement/Engagement Strategy and Social Responsibility… Show more Leading a team of 30 people, managing over 150 regeneration projects with a budget of £2m per year. Directly accountable to Customers for the development and delivery of the Community Sustainability and Regeneration Strategy across the Group, which included supporting people into work, helping people to maintain their tenancies, volunteering and charity fundraising. Led on the development and implementation of the Groups Customer Involvement/Engagement Strategy and Social Responsibility Strategy, directly accountable to Group Board for performance. Show less

I worked for First Ark (Now Livv Housing Group) which was a Social Business whose aim was to help communities and people who live in them to succeed. Achievements included:Developed the Group's approach to Social Responsibility and established the Groups Charitable Arm enabling the Group to deliver its social vision and valuesOn behalf of the Local Authority successfully invested and monitored the delivery of £2m Working Neighbourhood Fund.