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Life Coaching in the Great Outdoors. Give your physical activity and mental health a boost today!Clients included: Youth Sports Trust, Leicestershire College, The Bridge East Midlands, plus numerous private clients and mentees

Every day in the UK, 34 young adults are diagnosed with cancer. Our vision is a future where anyone in their 20s or 30s who has heard the words "it's cancer" is given tailored support that matches their unique needs.We’re the only charity that offers tailored support to this age group of cancer patients and we work to tackle social isolation and improve quality of life through and beyond their treatment. Our mission is to provide support, guidance and connection to a… Show more Every day in the UK, 34 young adults are diagnosed with cancer. Our vision is a future where anyone in their 20s or 30s who has heard the words "it's cancer" is given tailored support that matches their unique needs.We’re the only charity that offers tailored support to this age group of cancer patients and we work to tackle social isolation and improve quality of life through and beyond their treatment. Our mission is to provide support, guidance and connection to a community of young adults who have been diagnosed with cancer through unique experiences, specialist advice designed to keep them active during or beyond treatment, informative events and expert information.Getting diagnosed with cancer is like becoming part of a club you never wanted to join - but know we’re here to help you figure it out. Community is at the heart of what we do. If you’ve felt isolated in the wake of your cancer diagnosis, our community will help you feel connected. Show less

www.nottscountyfoundation.org.ukoperating the community focused Portland Leisure Centre - https://www.theportlandcentre.co.uk/

Income Development Teamwww.visionary.org.uk

To be the lead strategic manager of the DKHT in the Central region (West Midlands, East Midlands and East of England) ensuring strategies to support disadvantaged young people utilising the programmes of the Charity are developed, implemented and sustained with local partners.• Lead the effective development of local, regional and area strategies to support disadvantaged young people into positive lives • Empower local partners to sustain and extend the provision of young people… Show more To be the lead strategic manager of the DKHT in the Central region (West Midlands, East Midlands and East of England) ensuring strategies to support disadvantaged young people utilising the programmes of the Charity are developed, implemented and sustained with local partners.• Lead the effective development of local, regional and area strategies to support disadvantaged young people into positive lives • Empower local partners to sustain and extend the provision of young people programmes within the West Midlands, East Midlands and East of England in line with the Charity's national priorities.• Manage relationships with a range of local partners (for example: local authorities, Jobcentre Plus, colleges, county sports partnerships, professional clubs, charities, housing associations, training providers and employers) to ensure the successful delivery of the Charity’s young people programmes• Provide expert advice to Partners to strategically plan the development of exit routes for young people into employment, training, education, volunteering and sports participation• Support and supervise a team of lead athletes to develop individual project plans with Local Development Partners and coordinate in line with the Charity’s national priorities• Performance manage partners to reach targets within Strategies including making recommendations for funding decisions where appropriate• Apply and report against the DKHT’s quality assurance processes• Develop , manage and implement strategic plans (local to regional) to reach the following key outcomes:a. Sustainable funding to deliver quality programmes and meet the needs of young peopleb. Strong and vibrant partnerships between the public, private and voluntary sectorsc. Strong impact outcomes demonstrating that programmes, interventions and partnerships are meeting the needs of young people• Manage area programme budgets providing accurate reports and accounts on a monthly basis Show less

With specific responsibilities for the flagship Columba 1400 programme, the Young People’s Leadership Academy (YPLA) supporting young people from a range of tough realities. Developing the Columba Graduates Youth Forum, including responsibility for the research and implementation of a recognized accreditation certificate for use within academies. To lead on exploiting social and other media to enable interactive engagement with young people. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities… Show more With specific responsibilities for the flagship Columba 1400 programme, the Young People’s Leadership Academy (YPLA) supporting young people from a range of tough realities. Developing the Columba Graduates Youth Forum, including responsibility for the research and implementation of a recognized accreditation certificate for use within academies. To lead on exploiting social and other media to enable interactive engagement with young people. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities include:• To engage with partner agencies across all stages of development including business development & consultancy, preparation, programme delivery and follow up. • To support the design and implementation of creative and dynamic programme solutions that address social and economic needs within communities.• To deliver the highest quality professional and innovative services for all Columba 1400 partners and participants.• To proactively seek out and maintain new and existing partners to engage in meaningful and sustainable community development activities.• To co-ordinate, develop and deliver all four stages of Columba 1400 programmes as part of the Columba team.• To support evaluation and monitoring systems and mechanisms as required, providing information regarding impact and outcomes for partner agencies and funders.• To play an active role within the Columba team in the design, development and delivery of internal and external events including promotional, business development and Columba 1400 staff training and development events.• To provide active, long term and direct work with young people from tough realities.• To work with the Columba team to engage in ongoing evaluation and review to ensure continuous improvement and the best possible outcomes for participants. • To support the residential element of Columba 1400 programmes as and when required in line with operational needs. Show less

In charge of managing a Youth Projects Department at City YMCA, responsible for fundraising, strategy setting and policy designfor direct access and structured services. Responsibilities and achievements:● Funding and fundraising: successfully brought in over £450,000 through regular applications to charitable trusts,corporate donors and statutory bodies, and through individual activities and community events● Budget Management: an overall departmental budget responsibility of… Show more In charge of managing a Youth Projects Department at City YMCA, responsible for fundraising, strategy setting and policy designfor direct access and structured services. Responsibilities and achievements:● Funding and fundraising: successfully brought in over £450,000 through regular applications to charitable trusts,corporate donors and statutory bodies, and through individual activities and community events● Budget Management: an overall departmental budget responsibility of up to £500,000● New Business Development: identify and develop new business partnerships, ideas and opportunities for quality,successful opportunities for young people● Stakeholders and Partnership work: liaise with government bodies and high profile national and internationalorganisations such as the UK Home Office, London Borough Councils, Big Lottery, Football Foundation and the LondonMetropolitan Police Service● Project Management: Set strategy and policy that aims to engage N.E.E.T young people (not in education, employmentor training); train peer workers; deliver targeted provisions ranging from sexual health service to detached and centrebased youth work● Line Management and Budget responsibilities: responsible for recruitment of full time, sessional and volunteer staffteam● Monitoring and Evaluation: Produce extensive progress and evaluation reports for youth projects for the ChiefExecutive, Board, Funders and other stakeholders● Leadership: Member of Senior Management Team responsible for devising strategy, events and maintaining highstandards within City YMCA● National Representation: Member of the YMCA’s Brand Task Group responsible for leading on the creation and deliveryof a new brand identity/strategy for YMCA England (charity no.212810). Represented YMCA England as a Global Linkthrough participation at the inaugural Youth Peace and Reconciliation Seminar, Prague 2011● Youthwork placement provider: Qualified University placement supervisor Show less

Managed delivery and development of five projects, ensuring completion of targets in line with annual workplan, monitoring andevaluating the work through regular reporting. Responsibilities included:● Line-management of four members of staff and six volunteers● Annual budgets setting and monitoring for projects totalling £150,000● Responsible for the quality and accuracy of project content on Lamplight (City YMCA’s Management InformationSystem)● Responsible for the… Show more Managed delivery and development of five projects, ensuring completion of targets in line with annual workplan, monitoring andevaluating the work through regular reporting. Responsibilities included:● Line-management of four members of staff and six volunteers● Annual budgets setting and monitoring for projects totalling £150,000● Responsible for the quality and accuracy of project content on Lamplight (City YMCA’s Management InformationSystem)● Responsible for the security of all personal information of young people stored electronically and physically on site● Responsible for meeting with young people to support them in organising projects, discussing issues affecting them,developing annual workplan and leading on peer training● Member of local partnerships/forums offering positive opportunities for young people and contributing regularly tomeetings with local Tennant Resident Associations, Councillors, Police, Funders, Strategic and Delivery Partners Show less

I was Lead Youth Worker at City YMCA's youth centre, the Blue Hut. Based in Old Street, Hackney.

Supported the set up and delivery of the pioneering Skills Academy, the first YMCA pre-16 training provider in the UK, providingan alternative curriculum for young people 14-16 who are in danger of being permanently excluded from mainstream school:● Coordinated, planned and delivered sessions for young people ranging from Sports Leaders, FA Coaching, EducationalOutdoor Activities to Personal Development● Provided detailed practical and experienced support for staff during set up… Show more Supported the set up and delivery of the pioneering Skills Academy, the first YMCA pre-16 training provider in the UK, providingan alternative curriculum for young people 14-16 who are in danger of being permanently excluded from mainstream school:● Coordinated, planned and delivered sessions for young people ranging from Sports Leaders, FA Coaching, EducationalOutdoor Activities to Personal Development● Provided detailed practical and experienced support for staff during set up of new Pupil Referral Unit● Planned and lead an intensive 5 day away residential for young Londoners in rural England, the Lake District● Supervised and supported apprentice and volunteer team within Skills Academy● Skills Academy minibus driver Show less