Leading the development, implementation and day to day delivery of all youth projects. Managed and develped the youth team as well as all human resources needs in the Youth department. Managed efficiently and effectively youth department grants and budgets for designated projects. Identified funding sources which could support current and future projects. Building and managing relationships with project funders and stakeholders. Planing and monitoring project funding, timescales and milestones ensuring each project met the outcomes specificied by funders. Preparing and submitting required monitoring and progress information on specific projects as well as preparing a youth service annual report. Coordinated an effective project marketing, recruitment and retention campaigns. Representing and promoting the centre services enabling strategic partnerships especially with schools for the delivery of foundation learning courses. Assisting in the planning and implementation of future strategic development of the youth service. Part of a collegiate body of managers. Quality assurance of all designated youth projects as well as general administration of foundation courses.

Coordinating operations including resource management. Line managing heads of services and supervising the efficient running of the youth services inckuding budgets. Part of a collegiate body of managers ensuring a high quality provision of all our educational activities. Deputised in the absence of the Centre Director. Line manged, supported, and mentored staff. Quality assuring of youth services. Liaised with personnel on all aspects of recruitment, retention and training of staff. Represented and promoted partnerships and community involvement.

Coordinating operations associated with the day to day delivery of all National vocational qualifications (NVQs) courses at Lakefield. Managed all administrative aspects of the courses including liaising with accrediting bodies and funders. Managed teaching and supporting staff. Organised open days for prospective students and liaised with parents before, during and after enrolment. Marketing and outreach work in school for student recruitment. Delivered presentations in schools and during open days. Organised work placements for students. Quality assured all courses, liaised with external accrediting bodies and examiners. Managed budgets and resources as well as welfare and discipline of students.