MNB Education ConsultancyAbout Us: At MNB Education Consultancy, we are dedicated to bridging the gap between education and industry. Our mission is to provide comprehensive support services that empower educational institutions and businesses to achieve their goals. With a focus on innovation, collaboration and excellence, we strive to create impactful solutions that drive success.Our areas of expertise include:Strategic Skills Development and Leadership TrainingAI and Future Technologies in EducationGlobal Partnerships and Market ExpansionBusiness Development, Strategic Partnerships, and Stakeholder EngagementHorizon Scanning, Bid Writing, and Funding StrategyInterim Management and Strategic PlanningWhy Choose Us:• Expertise: Over 30 years of leadership and management experience in education and industry.• Innovation: We leverage the latest technologies and methodologies to deliver cutting-edge solutions.• Collaboration: We believe in the power of partnerships and work closely with our clients to achieve their objectives.• Impact: Our solutions are designed to create lasting positive change in the education sector and beyond.Contact us: 📧 mark@mnbltd.com🌐 www.mnbltd.com

Currently collaborating with Bodyswaps, pioneers in immersive AI simulation, to shape the future of learning. My role includes participating in key meetings and contributing to strategic product development through feedback and research.

Dedicated to expanding domestic and international partnerships in further education, fostering new contracts with businesses worldwide. Creating opportunities for students and employers, addressing global social mobility challenges, and enhancing upskilling, reskilling, and employer engagement and outreach initiatives. Passionate about facilitating growth and empowerment through education on a global scale. • Successfully project managed the £500k Local Skills Improvement Fund (LSIF) initiatives in Careers and Employability and Food and Drink Manufacturing across the West London Further Education sector. This ensures effective utilisation of resources and enhanced employer engagement, resulting in impactful outcomes for learners and strengthened partnerships within the community.• Collaborating with senior colleagues to create a dynamic international strategy, driving revenue growth and ensuring sustained profitability. Developing bespoke customer-centric solutions aligned to the export of education that will drive success, aligning with organisational objectives and market demands.• Successfully initiated and leveraged a partnership with Snaid & Morris Inc., enabling a pipeline of South African students to access tertiary education at HRUC campuses in London. This collaboration will create significant additional revenue and enhance opportunities for students by fostering transformative impact.

The specialised role encompassed both internal and external stakeholder perspectives, spearheading the development of the West London IoT as a pioneering force and leading innovator within its specialist sectors. Ensuring the provision of high-level technical skills and training enhanced engagement within the IoT, strategically positioning it to surpass targets and thrive in dynamic market landscapes.• Achieved all DfE, KPIs by strategically overseeing the 7 Critical Success Factors. Spearheaded innovation, growth, and strategic partnerships across local, regional, and national levels, fostering organisational advancement and impact.• Effectively project managed and collaborated with Pinksquid on the £150K project aimed at enhancing the West London IoT's brand reputation to enhance student recruitment. This initiative contributed to boosting attraction, brand awareness, perception, and retention. • Strategically collaborated with key anchor partners to create workforce development strategies, creating adaptable technical and commercial training modules, upskilling/reskilling programs, and talent pipeline initiatives fostering a dynamic workforce prepared for emerging skills demands.

Strategically and operationally focused on delivering a first-class experience for 1000 students from a range of diverse backgrounds and cultures to excel in their qualifications and develop essential vocational skills. Led on the improvement in teaching, learning, and assessment across the curriculum to enhance the student experience.• Achieved excellence by setting, monitoring, and surpassing key performance targets for student attainment and progress. Led teaching, learning, and assessment initiatives, fostering a community of 20 practitioners through shared practices and effective CPD. • Maintained adherence to funding requirements and devised innovative curriculum delivery methods for GCSE English and math, securing exceptional educational results. Implemented strategies to optimise learning outcomes, fostering student success and achievement in compliance with established standards.• Provided robust and operational leadership for English and maths across the college, guiding the development and execution of operational and improvement plans aligned with organisational objectives.

Led on the commercialisation and coordination of the £11.5m faculty-wide budget, surpassing targets in commercial and Adult Education Budget income and achieving an increase in the % of new learners annually across the diverse curriculum pathways. Executed post-COVID adult, commercial, and unemployment retraining courses across multiple regions, showcasing adaptability and responsiveness. Implemented robust B2B and B2C marketing and sales strategies, boosting apprentice and student recruitment pipelines. • Established and led a high-performing team of 8 staff, overseeing functions in Business Development, Partnership Engagement, and Digital Training, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and objectives.• Nurtured strong partnerships with 20 committed employers inc BMW, facilitating meaningful connections between students and apprentices, enriching the overall learner journey. Leveraged collaborative efforts to create synergies that provided valuable real-world experiences, contributing to enhanced skills development and career readiness for participants.• Project Lead for the South Central Institute of Technology achieved the 10 key project milestones by fostering collaboration among internal and external stakeholders. Effective leadership facilitated successful project outcomes, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and stakeholder expectations.

Effectively coordinated operations for 400 Engineering, Computing, Construction, Motor Vehicle, and Science students and apprentices. Successfully led a 35-member team of industry experts, delivering technical vocational training in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Software Development, IT Systems, Programming, Networking, Data Analytics, Medical and Life Sciences.• Collaborated with the 25 members of the College Leadership Team by Implementing strong and innovative leadership to advance the strategic vision for STEM curriculum initiatives, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and industry demands. • Led the successful 18/19 SAR process, achieving 'good' ratings for all Technology Faculty curriculum areas. Conducted thorough analysis, evaluation, and implementation of quality improvement plans and self-assessment reports, resulting in enhanced teaching, learning, and assessment across the faculty.• Successfully managed the £100K AoC/ETF Funded Project on Robotics, ensured timely project delivery and led the successful AW Robo Expo Event with backing from local, national, and international employers.

Delivered focused leadership with a clear vision for the Faculty of Technology, implementing proactive strategies for the 50 apprentices and 300 learners. Managed day-to-day operational tasks, prioritising the staff and learners’ health, safety, and wellbeing. Achieved good or outstanding outcomes through strategic planning, innovative curriculum design and efficient management practices.• Effectively led the faculty to exceed student recruitment targets with a 20% increase while upholding the highest standards in program delivery and curriculum development. Orchestrated student learning experiences in alignment with industry needs, ensuring relevance and readiness for future careers. • Established and nurtured robust partnerships with Oxford Brookes University, 10 employers, and 5 colleges, fostering collaborative curriculum development. • Inspired and led staff towards ongoing enhancement, fostering a culture of consistently achieving good or outstanding results. Implemented strategies to promote professional development and performance excellence, resulting in a dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement and the attainment of high-quality outcomes.

Delivered and successfully led the peak operational effectiveness within the department, creating an environment conducive to the success of both staff and students. Proactively sought opportunities for curriculum enhancement through strategic stakeholder partnerships, efficient timetabling, and sustainable student growth, ensuring financial success and continuous improvement. Played a pivotal role in preparing 350 students for successful transitions into the workforce and enriching their overall experience.• Created and accredited bespoke courses aligning with diverse community, industry, and commerce requirements, fostering relevance and impact. Innovatively tailored the curriculum to address specific local needs, enhancing educational accessibility and effectiveness.• Collaborated with senior colleagues to maintain exemplary standards in curriculum, learning promotion, and a 5% increase in student achievement, ensuring an outstanding learner experience characterised by excellence and industry relevance.• Effectively coordinated external business training, employability, and networking events, enhancing the student experience with valuable opportunities for skills development and professional networking.

• Developed staff and students by ensuring that the provision and curriculum on offer were relevant to meet demands of employers, industry and the local community• Worked with college managers to ensure the vision, ethos, direction and policies of college and the faculty were actively promoted• Focused on delivering the highest levels of student achievement. Managed implementation of the college’s strategic plan within the faculty• Ensured that all relevant stakeholders were kept informed about curriculum developments, targets, student’s progress and attainment across the faculty• Led on the development of new courses and accreditation according to the needs of the community and local industry• Agreed targets for quality improvement and how they were achieved and managed. Ensured that the curriculum, the promotion of teaching, learning and student achievement were of the highest quality• Managed and supported the staff within faculty so that they were able to continually enhance their performance and develop as individuals

Accountable to the Head of Faculty for 100 learners enrolled in the Public Services course, provided high-quality teaching and support, ensuring their continued success. Ensured top-tier planning, delivery, assessment, and evaluation of teaching and learning, resulting in consistently achieving good or outstanding achievement rates.• Created and delivered engaging educational content, employing multimedia tools to accommodate varied learning styles. Strategically tailored materials enhanced learner comprehension and engagement, facilitating effective knowledge transfer across diverse student cohorts. • Maintained meticulous learner records, monitored progress, and managed additional support requirements, ensuring each learner received tailored assistance and fostered an inclusive learning environment conducive to success.• Planned and executed 5 highly successful student expeditions to Ardeche, Snowdon, Lake District, London, and the New Forest. Demonstrated exceptional organisational skills and leadership, ensuring safe and enriching experiences for students. Fostered teamwork, resilience, and personal growth through immersive outdoor adventures in diverse locations.

• Led and managed a team of 12 soldiers which travelled over 25k miles per year to attend civilian and military events throughout the UK and Europe• Had direct responsible for the team’s welfare, training, and career planning and for the operational management and maintenance of team’s equipment, including two armoured vehicles worth over £10 million • Consulted with senior officers and event organisers to ensure the army’s and public’s needs were consistently met• Planned, organised, and delivered general and specialist training courses for a range of military personnel• Ensured all training and personal development records were updated• Wrote appraisals and attended promotion boards• Coordinated and supervised daily work routine including adhering to all Health and Safety policy matters

With 23 years of exemplary service in the British Army, undertaking diverse leadership, operational, training, and administrative responsibilities. Deployed on global operations in challenging and hostile environments, demonstrating resilience and adaptability in high-pressure situations while upholding the values and standards of excellence and professionalism throughout.

• Worked in a team of 5 Specialists responsible for recruitment and selection of Army Applicants aged 16 to 33.• Organised development and familiarisation courses for students from schools and colleges focusing on team, communication, planning and initiative skills. • Delivered career presentations to audiences of up to 200 students. Liaised with Career and Employment Services to explain career options to their customers. Provided advice and training to Cadet and Youth organisations.• Planned, coordinated and helped to run Region’s first Army Technical Challenge, attended by 2000 students and teachers.• Established new recruitment initiative in Banbury to provide greater regional coverage.• Seconded for 12 months as Army Careers Advisor, role normally held by Major, and was awarded a Commander Recruiting Group’s Commendation.

• Directly responsible to Commanding Officer, and Regimental Sergeant Major for security of this operational unit of 650 soldiers• Controlled physical security of access, perimeter, accommodation, offices and ammunition sites during period of high readiness• Tested and rehearsed all Anti-Terror action plans• Ensured fair and timely implementation of all disciplinary measures• Organised and controlled 9 month, £500,000 refurbishment of Regiment’s Guardroom and ensured smooth functioning of security

• Directly responsible to the Troop Commander for welfare, training and career planning of 32 soldiers and management and maintenance of associated equipment worth £10M• Planned, organised and delivered routine and specialist training courses• Responsible for updating all training and personal development records, wrote appraisals and attended promotion boards.• Coordinated and supervised the day-to-day work routine of junior soldiers• 6 month operational UN tour in Cyprus held posts of Assistant Operations Officer and Battery Training Officer. Latter required coordination of training for 140 soldiers