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Managing employability focused projects including the UWS Employer Mentoring ProgrammeLiaising with industry and academic programme leads to provide specialist support for Work Based Learning partnerships Leading collaborative projects between Careers and Scottish Institute for Enterprise including the Student Innovation AwardEmployer engagement with industry partners advising on graduate vacancy advertising, work placements, industry projects and mentorshipPlanning and organising events in partnership with external partners including Unlock Your Potential, First Steps to Social Enterprise and Celebrating Student Success Creating teaching materials for students including enterprise workshops and work related and work based learning preparation via virtual learning environments, presentations and embedded delivery Chair role for monthly PDP sessions for enhancing careers learning and teaching professional practice

Leading industry and external engagement Changing the Landscpage project with the theme of Diversity and Inclusion in STEM fields Interdisciplinary working with the School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences, liaising with academic staff (UWS and external), Research and Enterprise, diversity and inclusion experts and professional bodiesCollaboration work and the early formation of the Inclusion Leaders’ Group, identifying key stakeholders and group actions Reporting on project progress and activities, managing EDI engagement with organisations including EQUATE Scotland, CeeD and Innovation Centres and working at a wide range of levels within universities and companies Collaborating with colleagues in Enterprise Services to share company information, developing and delivering industry engagement events, ensuring specialised activities integrated within different schools/disciplines and engaging with UWS alumni Driving broader knowledge and awareness of Inclusion aligning with Athena Swan and UWS HR policiesBusiness development approach to industry and the third sector promoting access to UWS student talent including graduate roles, work related learning and industry events underpinning inclusivity as well as engagement with academic expertise through CPD, Knowledge Transfer Partnership and research funding Development and design of project publication content and case studies, liaising with marketing team on inclusive and diverse marketing design ideas for promotion on webpage and social media Contributed to the University's annual Learning, Teaching & Research 2019 conference, presenting to academic colleagues, industry and international partners in the theme of Meeting Societal Challenges: Changing the Landscape in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields, linking research, industry and the third sector in enrich diversity and inclusion

Project management of UWS Employer Mentoring Programme, leading the programme to win 15 national awards since 2015 including Employment Project of the Year 2018 and Employee Recognition for Outstanding Achievement 2018 Assigning tasks to Mentoring Coordinator to ensure appropriate matching of students across disciplines and STEM subjects to industry mentors and adhering to diversity and inclusion for widening participation students Liaising closely with Academic Life on strategic outcomes for Student Success by compiling progress reports to Scottish Funding Council and university Athena Swan lead on equality and diversity for mentoring, student enterprise activities and work related learning Collaborating with colleagues in Advancement to identify appropriate corporate funders, alumni links and organising cross team networking events for students and external engagement partners Business development support to industry partners, collaborating with existing and new industry partners for income lead generation by identifying companies for Knowledge Transfer Partnership, Graduate Apprenticeships, CPD, consultancy and research based studentships Influenced change with implementation of UWS Strategic Partnership Guide, reviewing existing strategic planning document and providing specialist knowledge and advice on the employability agenda Working closely with London Campus Director by leading on development of the Unlock Your Potential enterprise and employability event for MBA and DBA international students, supporting strategic aims for global reach and an inclusive environment for oversees studentsTeam lead for student enterprise and developed resources including Freelance Guide, Start-Up Guide, Market Test Grant and Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneurship Guide, working collaboratively with International Team Leader by assessing business ideas and providing referencing for UK Home Office applications

Leading on development of student enterprise and employability initiatives Lead for UWS Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneurship Visa programme Project management of UWS Employer Mentoring Programme Allocating tasks to Mentoring Administrator and overseeing development of new mentoring platform Development and delivery of Work Based Learning workshop modules with academics across faculties Programme evaluation and reporting on employer initiatives including Enabling Plan KPI’s, Scottish Mentoring Network and Athena Swan Developing university industry partnerships through specialist advice on placements, Work Related Learning and SME Graduate Programmes Generating business leads for Graduate Apprenticeships liaising with GA Project Manager on GA promotion, stakeholder engagement and sourcing companies Representative of Strategic Partnerships Sub Group reviewing industry strategic partnership documents, reporting and participation in Computing & Engineering Industrial Advisory Board Management of annual Student Success event in collaboration with third sector organisations, mentor companies and enterprise start-up partners

Project management of Success Campaign collaborating with external and internal stakeholders and UWS marketing on promotion of UWS graduate destinations Team lead for employer engagement participating in industry events including Chamber of Commerce, Ayrshire Business Circle and Scottish Enterprise developing sustainable industry partnerships across various sectors Development and delivery of mentor training in company workplaces supporting upskilling of staff and CPD mentoring and coaching qualifications with senior level staff Led development of Careers & Employability industry guidance including Employer Guide, Graduate Programme Guide and Work Shadow Guide Progression follow ups with students to monitor impact and contribution of mentoring towards Destination of Leavers from Higher Education statistics Management of annual UWS Employer Mentoring Celebration Event liaising with internal and external stakeholders to promote wider business engagement Liaison with Careers Advisers to ensure progression of students into professional employment through joint workshop delivery on Work Based Learning modules and Preparation for Employment programme Providing employability initiative reports and KPI’s for Higher Education Achievement Record Development of digital employability resources and Camtasia presentations to support academics and student learning BHeard Champion for sharing staff views and supporting development of new Staff Development Programme, Sport and Wellbeing Activity Planner and All Staff Communications

Employability support to MCMC young people through one to one guidance and group work Management of an assigned caseload, exercising judgement through appropriate assessment and action planning of learner needs and In Work learner retention support Effective partnership work with a range of agencies including schools, colleges and Skills Development Scotland Successful project delivery of Activity Agreement supporting school leavers in accessing apprenticeships, training and personal development and assessment for referrals to 2nd Chance Apprenticeship programme Facilitating The Pacific Institute PX2 programme to MCMC young people in a positive, inspiring approach, utilising effective influencing skillsDemonstrated innovative and creative skills in developing youth learning and marketing materials Flexible working across North Lanarkshire learning hubs and schools and within various funding streams including European Regional Development Fund and government Work Programme and Employability FundInfluencing decisions at partner meetings and MCMC events advising on young people's career optionsRepresented RTW as a contributor to Scottish Government March 2011 paper "Improving Positive Destinations for Looked After Children, Young People and Care Leavers summary of work undertaken with North Lanarkshire 16+ Learning Choices Partner"Excellent IT and administrative ability including report writing on funding applications lead for Hanlon Database Sub Group

Project Management of GWRA Schools Programme delivering employability skills in secondary schools in partnership with Skills Development Scotland One to one employability guidance and curriculum learning to young people Supervisory responsibility for School Sessional Workers motivating and ensuring focus on targets set by external funders Organisation of speed networking events liaising with school staff, employers, colleges and universities Participation in staff parent evenings on pupils learning progressions GWRA developments and ideas for developmentManaged and delivered pilot employability programme for Anniesland College MCMC course in computing faculty which led to establishment of GWRA employability support built into STEM coursesAccurate monitoring of young people's progress through database recording and progress reporting to secondary schools and GWRA senior managementReceived positive feedback from GWRA funders evidenced in the developments of the programme both quantitative and qualitative results including the number of young people's progressions, skills development and reflective learning experiencesLed the programme to increase the number of school partnerships across West Glasgow

Supported a large caseload of MCMC young people facing multiple barriers into positive destinations through one to one employability guidance and workshop deliveryProvided effective aftercare services to promote sustainable outcomes evidenced in positive team KPI'sProject management of GWRA partnership with Cardonald College 'Building Glasgow's Young People' and Construction Safety Certificate Scheme preparation sessions to support learners as part of blended learning with colleges and construction employersAdhering to contractual agreement between BGYP, employers and Cardonald College and contributing to project reviews and reportsProject managed successful STEM pilot with local authority Yoker Housing Project in partnership with Haden Young overseeing budget costs for personal protective clothing and equipment, training and travel costsLiason with Construction Industry Training Board to organise on-site testing for learners and carried out on-site reviews with young people and Haden Young senior managementProject managed GWRA'S large scale Commonwealth Apprenticeship Initiative (CAI) with schools and colleges, managing a budget for recruitment and testing for learners and reporting to external funders and demonstrated excellent written skills with funding applications Project delivery of government Get Ready for Work programme in partnership with SDS, monitoring attendance of learners on placement, accurate input of placement logs and reviewing partnerships with employers and ensuring continual development of young peoplePartnership working with internal teams and agencies to generate referrals and flexibility by volunteering for weekend and evening events representing GWRAProduced articles for Glasgow News and developed Aaspire Event, marketing materials and social network pageChair responsibility for GWRA Systems for Work and Monitoring Sub Group reviewing existing recording systems and recommendations for change

Initial engagement with clients including young people MCMC, adults and lone parents in local community to move into employmentCarried out needs assessment through registration of clients and identifying appropriate referrals to internal teamsLiaison with partner agencies for referrals including colleges, Skills Development Scotland, Job Centre Plus and voluntary organisationsManagement of GWRA outreach plan ensuring Employment Advisers were updated on local events, funding and client training opportunitiesOrganisation and marketing of events and development of marketing materialsRepresenting GWRA at events in a professional and friendly manner when communicating with external stakeholdersManagement of outreach office administration duties ensuring an organised office environment and completing tasks to strict deadlines such as weekly reporting on adviser clinics attendanceIdentified suitable training and job opportunities for clients

Worked closely with Reporter ensuring effective administration of referrals and children's hearing processResponsibility for a large scale caseload and locality within Glasgow West regionAnalysis of referrals and accurate recording of grounds for referral, organised court and hearing papers and maintained child case records on company database within strict timescalesMulti-agency work through liaison with social work, schools and police in a professional mannerCommunicated information clearly and confidently to families and agencies on outcomes of hearingsInfluenced SCRA development through attendance at national conferences sharing good practiceEffective leadership by assisting management in training of new staff members, coordination of weekly team plans and assigning daily tasks in the absence of line managementCompleted training in Microsoft Excel Intermediate Level through QualityIT enabling an accurate and well organised presentation of case statistical reportsWorked calmly in a challenging and fast-paced environment and when dealing with sensitive cases whilst ensuring adherence to data protection