Mark Howorth Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

St. Anne's Community Services are a leading multi-speciality care provider and housing association who are devoted to person-centred care. Services range from dedicated nursing care, to supporting living, Shared Lives and support for homeless people. In this role, I am responsible for management and co-ordination of governance, risk, board and committee functions, trustee management, data and information governance, insurances and other functions, reporting to regulatory bodies and monitoring and ensuring compliance to a number of governance codes relevant to the sector and environment.Management and responsibility for all the board and executive committee administration requirements, fulfilling the statutory filing and other legal requirements. Trustee management including appointment, onboarding and training, and managing formal resolution processes and the governance review process for both the board and the board committees. identifying and delivering a compliance and assurance framework in a complex operating environment.Direct management and development experience of professional colleagues within a Governance functio, leading and managing the Corporate Governance Team.

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

I was responsible for leading and sustaining the effective operation of the department. I was responsible for the management of the administration and research professionals, as well as the wider operations support team within the department. I ensured that the department's activities were implemented and properly aligned with both the school strategic plan and faculty strategic initiatives. I ensured that the activities and operations were managed effectively within a multi-level governance framework that I developed. I provided professional support in the form of leadership and guidance across a number of key operational activities within the department, including governance, technical resources, research and impact support, workload planning, finance and administration.

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Responsible for the smooth operation of the corporate governance within Border to Coast. Management and responsibility for all the board and executive committee administration requirements, fulfilling the statutory filing and other legal requirements, NED management including appointment, onboarding and training, shareholder management including minuting informal shareholder meetings and managing formal resolution processes and the governance review process for both the board and the executive committees. Compliance with the Data Protection and Freedom of Information Acts. Developed and delivered training for all staff across the organisation.

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural StudiesAs a School Business Operations Manager, I provided professional support and leadership across a number of key operational activities including Management and Administration Support Service (MASS), workload planning, finance and school governance. I led a number of change management projects in the School and line managed a wide variety of staff.I provided guidance and support to the Head of School and other senior role holders, as well as providing high level leadership of MASS in the School to ensure activities were managed appropriately and that processes were aligned with School, Faculty and University strategic objectives. I was part of a Faculty team delivering management support and sought to continually improve and develop approaches across the organisation.I developed and managed projects in culture and values, new staff inductions and Management Support Service processes. An example of these is the contracting and organisation of the Post-Graduate Researchers Teaching Assistant roles.I was an active and involved member of the Faculty's Athena Swann project, contributing to the Faculty's successful application for Bronze status of the equality award.I mentored other staff through the University mentoring scheme and assisted other departments with staff recruitment by sitting on interview panels across the University.

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

School of Media and CommunicationAs an Interim School Business Operations Manager, I provided professional support and leadership across a number of key operational activities within the School including Management and Administration Support Service (MASS), workload planning, finance and school governance. I supported the Head of School and other senior role holders, as well as providing high level leadership of MASS and Technical Staff in the School.

Leeds, United Kingdom

Tranmere Park Primary SchoolAs part of the Senior Management Team, I provided professional support in managing the management and administration support for the organisation, including the day to day responsibility for the administration and site teams. I worked with other senior leaders to develop the long-term strategic plans that integrated with other areas of the organisation. I provided strategic leadership on governance, regulation, risk management and data/information management, provided advice to the board of governors and head of the organisation. I was responsible for all finance, procurement, legal, IT, human resources and business processes. I managed and advised on risk management and assurance across the organisation. I regularly reviewed, updated and produced policies. These were often statutory requirements but were also be specific for their purpose. I interpreted and reviewed national guidance relevant to the subject matter and consulted with specialists when required. I ensured that the organisation is lawfully compliant via statutory returns and managed all operational matters for the organisation. I carried out audits and reviews of both financial and process-focused data and was responsible for improving processes and procedures, ensuring effective delivery of operational support to a busy education establishment.

Red Hall, Leeds, United Kingdom

I worked within the National Governing Body of Rugby League and was involved in the national strategic development of the sport as a Business Manager.My department employed 15 full time members of staff (including 9 full time match officials who are elite professional athletes) and provided match officials for every level of the game; from local junior games UK wide to professional games within the Super League and international fixtures.In this role, I was responsible for the line management of over 200 volunteers and match officials and matrix managed a wide range of consultants for the busy department.I was responsible for the £1.4m departmental budget. This included salaries, projects and operational costs.I regularly analysed a variety of performance data, presenting findings to senior leaders, stakeholders and boards. I advised senior leaders on governance and statutory requirements, as well as the laws of the game and sector specific regulations and policies.

New Zealand

I was selected as one of only three people on secondment from the Rugby Football League to attend the Rugby League World Cup 2017, that was held across Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. I planned and managed all aspects of the Match Operations in Christchurch and Hamilton in New Zealand, including the management of the competition area on match days. I worked in New Zealand for four-weeks. I trained and supervised the Training Venue volunteers and Football Operations Teams, who were a diverse group of local people that had committed their time to help make the event a success. I ensured the operational delivery was in accordance with operational plans, laws of the game, sports governance codes and competition regulations. I ensured the Football Operations delivery was in accordance with Operational Plans and the Competition Regulations and I coordinated the training venue delivery for the New Zealand and Tongan National Teams in Christchurch.

Leeds, United Kingdom

As a Detective, I managed and directed staff and student officers at crime scenes, serious incidents and significant investigations.Utilising information and intelligence to make decisions on complex matters. I worked in many criminal investigations teams including Fraud, Safeguarding and Homicide. This involved interviewing, research and analysis, multi-agency liaison, administration and presentation at the various Courts, to senior officers and other agencies.I mentored and trained student detective's in the Safeguarding Unit whilst handling my own diverse and complex work load. I developed and implemented plans using media, social networks and external publications to achieve maximum exposure on cases when seeking information. This led to a number of arrests and convictions of serious offenders.I was awarded the inaugural ‘Detective of the Month' award in September 2015 for consistent determination, tenacity and hard work.I was awarded a commendation for dedication, hard work and determination during a complex investigation.

Leeds, United Kingdom

I worked on response teams, neighbourhood policing, tutor groups, burglary investigation teams and complex crime teams across three policing districts.I managed a team of police officers as a Tutor Constable to develop their training, understanding and core police skills.I arranged the introduction of targeted marketing campaigns which resulted in a 42% decrease in burglary offences in Headingley, Leeds.I achieved a pass mark in top 5% of the country on Police National Drugs Course in 2008.

Master Of Science - Ms, Corporate Governance, Distinction

Dissertation: A systematic review into whether the composition of the Board of Directors has any affect on company performance in the top.

Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership

Cmgr Mcmi, Chartered Manager

Higher Apprenticeship, Leadership And Management, Pass

Level 5 Diploma And Technical Certificate, Management And Leadership, Level 5

Bsc, Sports And Exercise Sciences, Dnf

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