Mark Kelvin Email & Phone Number

Develop and deliver a long term, high level strategy for the organisation.Ensure the financial security of the charity by securing the necessary income as well as manage the organisation’s finances.Ensure that relevant legal, financial and reporting requirements are met. Advise the Board of Trustees appropriately and act as the main conduit for Board’s engagement with the organisation. Ensure the organisation has a structure that is fit for purpose to support delivery of its strategy and purpose.Manage relationships with a range of funders and lead on identifying potential funders and funding opportunities. Oversee and monitor service level agreements and contracts with funders.Informed by research and consultation reports, lead the organisation to address gaps in service delivery and emerging needs. Represent the interests of the organisation at meetings with stakeholders (including national/local government, public and third sector bodies). Act as Company Secretary and coordinate the arrangements for the organisation’s Annual General Meeting.

I was responsible for the development and delivery of the strategy to end homelessness in Glasgow by 2030. During my time here I:Coordinated and directed the Alliance Leadership Team (10 CEOs/Senior Executives from Alliance partner organisations) in order to progress the Alliance strategy. Directed and lead the Alliance Management Team. Lead on the re-design of all purchased homelessness services across Glasgow. Lead on the development and deployment of financial, management, and operational plans.Lead successful and sustainable change via partnership working across whole systems.Ensures statutory obligations (e.g. financial and procurement compliance) were met.Maintained a Risk Register in response to any identified changing circumstances. Represented The Alliance externally with key stakeholders.

Via Aviemore, Highland, Gb

Developed and delivered an ambitious strategy to expand the opportunities for Disability Snowsport UK (DSUK).Successfully lead the organisation through a significant period of change.Modernised the charity, including harnessing technology to improve efficiency and performance, and enabling an effective remote-working culture.Expanded grassroots participation in adaptive snowsports across the UK.Diversified the income streams for DSUK.Identified opportunities to innovate, improve and strengthen the delivery of Disability Snowsport UK’s core business.Provided strong, inspirational leadership and management of staff and volunteers across multiple locations.Ensured that DSUK offers value for money for its members.Implemented appropriate corporate policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including Company and Charity laws.Managed relationships with external stakeholders including patrons, high profile sponsors/supporters, and funders.

Glasgow, Gb

Provided leadership and direction to the board of Trustees and enabled the Board to fulfil their responsibilities for the overall governance and strategic direction of Glasgow Watersports (aka Pinkston Watersports).Ensured that the organisation pursued its strategic social enterprise objectives by developing a stable business with sustainable surplus to fund our social vision.Worked in partnership with the Centre/Business Development Manager, helping them achieve the aims of the organisation; and to optimise the relationship between the board of Trustees and the staff.Facilitated the board of trustees in stimulating excellent, well-rounded and carefully considered strategic decision-making.

Glasgow, Scotland, Gb

Developed, directed, and managed all aspects of services and programmes. Developed, directed, and managed strategies for organisational growth; including forming and managing new partnerships to deliver joint programmes and services. Developed organisational policy and protocols and monitored adherence to ensured that services were delivered in a person-centred, safe, and legal manner. Developed governance and management frameworks, operational delivery plans, and communications strategies, in order to ensure that outcomes were achieved, funders' requirements were met, and strong and effective communications shared impact and learning across the member network and beyond. Established and maintained relationships with special advisors, civil servants, and elected members in order to provide advice and expertise at national and local level and influenced policy. Provided leadership that motivated colleagues to be their best and created an environment where all staff and volunteers could thrive. Supported and offered advice to Alliance Members through organised learning events, one-to-one support, and production of learning materials.Deputised for the Chief Executive.

London, Gb

The Clore Social Leadership Programme aims to develop leaders in the social sector. The Fellowship included a substantial personal development budget, coaching, residentials, Action Learning Sets and a tailored 360 review. It provided me with a unique opportunity to develop my capacities as a leader within the social sector.

Having moved back to Glasgow and whilst waiting for an exciting full-time position I fulfilled a number of contracts for a variety of companies, including:- Pharmaceutical companies- Adoption and foster agencies- Health boards- Local authoritiesThese projects included:- Effective communication coaching- Developing and delivering equalities learning programmes for children's panel members, foster carers etc- Developing and delivering sexual health learning programmes- Conducting a complete review and update of workforce development relating to health inequalities.- Developing professional development strategies

Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, Gb

Began developing the professional development strategy ensuring that was relevant across four nations.Supported the establishment of funding streams for professional development programmes.Created a sustainable business model for the professional development programme.Began developing relationships with the key organisations and personnel in order to drive buy-in of professional development.Began developing the professional development programmes and operational delivery of the annual schedule of events. Provided leadership that motivated staff, volunteers and partners.I relocated back to Glasgow as the relocation wasn't successful for my family.

Newbridge, Lothian, Gb

Developed and led on the delivery of the UK-wide learning and education strategy, allowing for delivery within four nations.Devised, commissioned and evaluated learning and development programmes.Devised, commissioned and evaluated educational opportunities for people living with and affected by MS across Scotland.Liaised with Government, health boards and local authorities to negotiate buy-in and support of educational opportunities, and learning and development programmes.Managed the professional grant programme for health and social care professionals.Provided leadership and training to staff and volunteers who delivered educational opportunities.Successful management of resources and budgets.

Glasgow, Scotland, Gb

Developed, administered and delivered experiential training programmes and other learning opportunities, developing to national outcomes where relevant.Identified learning and development needs of a range of staff with a view of building competency and capacity within the existing workforce, support structure and budget.Established and sustained links and networks with a range of internal and external partners.Created and managed evaluation systems to monitor the effect of learning and development opportunities.Provide leadership and management of staff and sub-teams.Successful management of resources and budgets.

Glasgow, Glasgow, Gb

Established effective working relationships with key partners across six local authorities.Developed Sexual Health and Relationships Education (SHRE) curriculum (including materials), mapped to national outcomes and liaised with schools to negotiate buy-in.Developed and delivered training to teaching staff relating to SHRE.Organised a bi-annual health improvement conference.Established and maintained the virtual health improvement network.Advised local authorities, voluntary organisations etc on policies and strategies in relation to health improvement.Developed training activity on health improvement across a range of settings (workplaces, NHS premises, schools and other supporting structures etc).

Assessed health improvement practice across the Borough.Monitored health related policies from education establishments. Identified training needs of staff across the borough in relation to health improvement practices. Developed, delivered, coordinated and monitored training for staff across the borough.Acted as a Health Advisor in a Young People’s Sexual Health clinic.

Delivered health education programmes to a high level of competence.Developed and delivered information sessions to parents and carers to enable them to support their children in the implementation of their learning.Ensured that schools were fully prepared to receive the service through effective planning, scheduling, timetabling and preparation work with teachers.

2016 Fellow, Leadership

Ba (Hons) Health Improvement, Public Health

A Levels, Law, Psychology, Sociology, English Literature