Chief Executive
Current• Leadership and management of independent local mental health and wellbeing charity, including Company Secretary• Developed strategy, business plan, systems and processes to improve delivery for adults with mental health problems and learning disabilities, carers and disadvantaged children• Development of strong strategic and operational partnerships, representing the broader voluntary sector in strategic forums and transformation programmes• Multiplied annual income, with fundraising of £1.8m+ per year from contracts, grants, trading, fundraising and donations• Achieved Trusted Charity Level 1 accreditation, won five Essex and Southend Business Awards, finalist Essex Businessman of the Year (2018)• Replicated ‘Growing Together’ therapeutic gardening project five times in new areas across Mid and South Essex, evaluating the impact and embedding new systems and processes• Led the pilot of REACH Recovery College, leading system change and multiagency partnership delivery arrangements• Awarded 5 year NHS contracts for Mental Health Wellbeing Hub and Recovery College • Development of innovative children and youth services• Responsible for management of 60+ staff and support for Trustee Board