Summary / About:Having worked within the Education/Learning sector since 2004, I consider myself extremely lucky to still be just as passionate about my work as I was when I started. That’s one of the wonderful things about finding your niche.Having started out as Tutor and Learning Manager, I quickly progressed into Management. Although my focus is now very much more on the leadership, strategy and commercial side of things, I have always continued to be involved in the creation and development of educational products.My experience includes:LEADERSHIP & STRATEGY● Creating and managing commercially viable regulated/non-regulated educational products.● Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, compliance and Awarding services.● Driving performance by setting ambitious but achievable objectives and targets.● Leading, training and developing high-performing teams, with a focus on quality outputs.● Effective allocation of resources, whether that is people, time, money or systems.● Keeping abreast of market/industry developments to keep the business ahead of the curve.● Due diligence to facilitate business acquisition, supporting integration post-merger.OPERATIONAL DELIVERY● Using experience as a Training Provider to develop products which meet market needs.● Developing syllabuses and qualifications guides for new educational products.● Meeting all UK and EU regulatory compliance, including Ofqual and QAA.● End-to-end project management, from concept and planning, through to delivery.● A successful track record of writing and winning complex bids and grant applications.● A keen eye for detail, including reviewing and revising documentation, systems and processes.EXPERTISE: Education ● Awarding Services ● Qualifications ● Training Provision ● Product Development ● Customer Support ● Customer Experience ● Compliance & Regulation ● EPA ● Access to HE ● External Quality Assurance ● Project Management ● M&A Due Diligence ● Performance Improvement ● Bid WritingWorking in an environment full of rules and regulations means that achieving the highest levels of quality and compliance comes as second nature to me. Inherently solutions oriented, I’m someone who has a mindset of doing whatever it takes. I’m proud to have a reputation for doing exactly what I say I will, together with a mindset that there is always room for continuous improvement.