ACH provides housing and an integrated support service for migrants and refugees. https://ach.org.uk/Our subsidiary arm Himilo offers training and careers advice.

I sit on the strategic ONE CITY board for the development and integration of homes and communities across Bristol. key target- By 2050 everyone in Bristol will live in a home that meets their needs within a thriving and safe community.https://www.bristolonecity.com/homes-and-communities/

Brighter Places developed from a merger between United Communities and Solon Housing Associations in 2021. It manages 3,300 homes for Bristol and surrounding areas and aims to build brighter futures by delivering 1,000 new homes by 2027.

I developed networks of ambitious and enterprising community-led organisations that inspire effective community action, so that every neighbourhood is both inclusive and thrives. My regional focus was the south west of England.

The Bristol Transport Board was created to oversee implementing and delivering Bristol’s Transport Strategy to be one of six bodies working towards delivering the One City Plan.Chaired by the Mayor of Bristol, Marvin Rees, board members were drawn from organisations across the sector including major transport providers, transport user groups, community representatives and academia.The formation of the board was one of the recommendations of the successful Bristol Congestion Task… Show more The Bristol Transport Board was created to oversee implementing and delivering Bristol’s Transport Strategy to be one of six bodies working towards delivering the One City Plan.Chaired by the Mayor of Bristol, Marvin Rees, board members were drawn from organisations across the sector including major transport providers, transport user groups, community representatives and academia.The formation of the board was one of the recommendations of the successful Bristol Congestion Task Group which reported back the Mayor of Bristol in 2018. Show less

Company director at Ujima Radio cic leading on Business development and partnerships Ujima Radio 98FM is a Bristol based community radio station and social enterprise. website: www.ujimaradio.com twitter: @ujimaradio

Leading a team to facilitate VCSE relations with key public bodies i.e. the City Council, the Local Enterprise Partnership, the Clinical Commissioning Group. Leading on new approaches to Social Investment and capacity building within the sector through the development of new business models and consortia .Leading on new approaches to commissioning & procurement Managing general and thematic networks including an assembly and advocate system. Deputy to Chief… Show more Leading a team to facilitate VCSE relations with key public bodies i.e. the City Council, the Local Enterprise Partnership, the Clinical Commissioning Group. Leading on new approaches to Social Investment and capacity building within the sector through the development of new business models and consortia .Leading on new approaches to commissioning & procurement Managing general and thematic networks including an assembly and advocate system. Deputy to Chief Executive. Show less

Responsible for developing and implementing a sales and marketing strategy for the largest commercial GCSE and A level revision website in the UK.

Developing On-line systems for the 14-19 education sector across UK.•Negotiated, tendered for and implemented contracts with LEAs and Government NDPBs. •Increased revenue generated from LEAs from £2 million to £6.5 million within three years. •Built client base to include 90 LEAs, over two-thirds of English LEAs.•Adhered to and exceeded strict contract KPIs and targets and added significant value, resulting in 90% client retention in a highly competitive market.•Won… Show more Developing On-line systems for the 14-19 education sector across UK.•Negotiated, tendered for and implemented contracts with LEAs and Government NDPBs. •Increased revenue generated from LEAs from £2 million to £6.5 million within three years. •Built client base to include 90 LEAs, over two-thirds of English LEAs.•Adhered to and exceeded strict contract KPIs and targets and added significant value, resulting in 90% client retention in a highly competitive market.•Won individual contracts worth in excess of £1million. •Increased candidates applications in FE and Apprenticeships nationally to 300,000, (competing closely with UCAS with 350,000 users) Show less

• Won and managed contract with the RDA worth £3.2 million.• Benefitted over 1300 companies from business growth and increased revenue.• Won and managed contract with Channel 4 worth £2.3 million. • Work resulted in Bristol media companies generating an additional £25million revenue.• Established Bristol as the fastest growing media network in the country.

Pioneered business development across 4 key sectors : Engineering, Media, Tourism, ConstructionWorked at senior management level and engaged over 450 employers across the southwest, including SMEs and major blue chip companies.Resulted in the provision of over 360 apprenticeships and industrial placements per annum.Shaped allocation of up to £19 million worth of skills and training funding from government and employers to reflect the needs of industry.

Networked within the community and voluntary organisations across Bristol and Gloucestershire to increase employment applications and training opportunities from ethnic minorities and underrepresented groups.•Reporting into the CEO managed a team of 11 including 5 Training and Development Officers. •Obtained funding from regeneration projects, government funds and European Social Funds.•Increased revenue generated from employers from £80,000 pa to £2.2 million pa in 10 years.

elected National Executive Committee role, responsible for various campaigns including student community action, academic affairs and supporting health students amongst others.