Having held a variety of senior operational roles within FE Colleges and Independent Training Providers, overseeing AEB, ESF, Skills Bootcamps and other ESFA funding contracts including Traineeship and Apprenticeship delivery with significant expertise in apprenticeship growth and quality improvement, I draw on this experience to support organisations to further strengthen outcomes for learners, employers and other stakeholders.I have 20 years’ experience in the further education sector… Show more Having held a variety of senior operational roles within FE Colleges and Independent Training Providers, overseeing AEB, ESF, Skills Bootcamps and other ESFA funding contracts including Traineeship and Apprenticeship delivery with significant expertise in apprenticeship growth and quality improvement, I draw on this experience to support organisations to further strengthen outcomes for learners, employers and other stakeholders.I have 20 years’ experience in the further education sector including running several national delivery programmes for some of the country’s largest training providers and developing and managing large, complex supply chain training solutions using various funding streams. Show less

With more than 20 years’ experience working in the education and further education sector, I manage and facilitate the strategic partnerships between Hydrogen Safe and colleges, universities and training providers throughout the country.Managing an extensive network of contacts, I develop relationships that allow education establishments to access the Hydrogen Safe courses that provide students with the skills they need to work confidently and safely in the green energy… Show more With more than 20 years’ experience working in the education and further education sector, I manage and facilitate the strategic partnerships between Hydrogen Safe and colleges, universities and training providers throughout the country.Managing an extensive network of contacts, I develop relationships that allow education establishments to access the Hydrogen Safe courses that provide students with the skills they need to work confidently and safely in the green energy sector.As the UK’s first organisation to deliver Ofqual registered qualifications in hydrogen, Hydrogen Safe is upskilling talent for the future. Show less

As managing director of a global training provider, I oversaw the design, delivery, and management of outsourced learning and apprenticeship contracts in science and tech. I ensured that the business always delivered exactly what our clients expected, led the day-to-day operations, and managed an internationally distributed team to achieve strategic objectives in a changing landscape. My role was wide and varied, with responsibility for managing staff, quality, and compliance. I initially… Show more As managing director of a global training provider, I oversaw the design, delivery, and management of outsourced learning and apprenticeship contracts in science and tech. I ensured that the business always delivered exactly what our clients expected, led the day-to-day operations, and managed an internationally distributed team to achieve strategic objectives in a changing landscape. My role was wide and varied, with responsibility for managing staff, quality, and compliance. I initially worked closely with the CEO to establish capability and capacity in people, systems, and processes to deliver high standards in training, which then allowed me to shift to a more strategic role as MD. Show less

Working closely with the board and CEO to support Code Nation's growth, I was instrumental in expanding our presence in FE Colleges by leveraging my knowledge, experience, and reputation in the sector. I negotiated partnerships with some of the largest FE Colleges in the UK, created and oversaw scalable processes and procedures, and ensured that our programs met our strategic objectives. I also directed and implemented Code Nation's core products and managed the student engagement department… Show more Working closely with the board and CEO to support Code Nation's growth, I was instrumental in expanding our presence in FE Colleges by leveraging my knowledge, experience, and reputation in the sector. I negotiated partnerships with some of the largest FE Colleges in the UK, created and oversaw scalable processes and procedures, and ensured that our programs met our strategic objectives. I also directed and implemented Code Nation's core products and managed the student engagement department, transforming it into a high-performing team focused on delivering outcomes. Show less

Employed by Bury College through the Strategic College Improvement Fund, (SCIF). The SCIF is part of a broader strategy to ensure that England’s further education colleges help learners develop the knowledge and skills that drive individual success, social mobility and economic prosperity, it draws on the expertise of England’s best FE professionals to help colleges better meet learners’ needs.

Responsible for the development and implementation of a business development strategy during the introduction of new standards and the apprenticeship levy ensuring that the overall College targets were met. Managing and developing the sales and recruitment function to become a high performing team focused on delivering outcomes. Ensuring that current and new markets were exploited, identifying and maximising all new business opportunities.

As part of my role I was responsible for the managed provision at Cheadle & Marple Sixth Form College where I led on Apprenticeships. Firstly, in my capacity as a consultant and later employed by the training provider based within the college on a full-time basis, I worked closely with the Deputy Chief Executive to drive up apprenticeship success rates making significant improvement in every framework within the college offer and was relentless in the I was relentless in the drive to improve… Show more As part of my role I was responsible for the managed provision at Cheadle & Marple Sixth Form College where I led on Apprenticeships. Firstly, in my capacity as a consultant and later employed by the training provider based within the college on a full-time basis, I worked closely with the Deputy Chief Executive to drive up apprenticeship success rates making significant improvement in every framework within the college offer and was relentless in the I was relentless in the drive to improve the underlying performance of the Apprenticeship Department. Show less

Working on a variety of short-term projects including supporting apprenticeship curriculum development, implementing post inspection rapid improvement plans and inspection readiness plans. SAR writing, review and implementation of processes and procedures around work-based learning including delivery models, structure and business planning including work for Finance & Management Business School, Liverpool City College, Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College, Derby College, Lincoln College, City… Show more Working on a variety of short-term projects including supporting apprenticeship curriculum development, implementing post inspection rapid improvement plans and inspection readiness plans. SAR writing, review and implementation of processes and procedures around work-based learning including delivery models, structure and business planning including work for Finance & Management Business School, Liverpool City College, Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College, Derby College, Lincoln College, City of Wolverhampton College and Mid Cheshire College. Show less

In my final position at TMC I had responsibility for shaping and leading the Apprenticeship Operations function. I had ultimate accountability for the high-quality delivery of 5000 apprenticeships across 60 frameworks at all levels. Responsibility for managing the Apprenticeship Unit’s quality improvement processes and initiatives with curriculum sectors to improve overall performance and quality outcomes.