Raman Gurnani Email & Phone Number

London, England, United Kingdom

Key Responsibilities:Create and maintain a deep understanding of customers and learners current and future needs through market and customer research and close tracking of educational policy for new and live products and services through close liaison with customers and other internal and external stakeholdersLead the development of the product strategy and business case for content and assessments and support services including digital content and professional development of teachersDevelop and maintain market-winning product and service propositions that anticipate customers’ and learners’ needs, are aligned with the relevant sector needs, portfolio strategy, meet financial targets and make compelling cases for continued investmentWork collaboratively across Pearson to implement products and provide a best-in-class customer experience for customers throughout the lifecycle, continually improving that experienceDevelop insights on industry trends and learning needs within my portfolioContributes to the growth strategy of our BTEC and Apprenticeship portfolio and the continual improvement on processes and meeting customer needs as a wider businessDevelop portfolio strategies, defining winning qualifications and contributing to the roadmap for relevant digital platforms and products, End-point assessments and support propositions that align to our strategic objectives and support financial targetsManage budgets and contribute to the financial and strategic planning process, reviewing one- and three-year forecasts and monitoring progress against these to justify product maintenanceManage qualifications and End-point Assessments through their lifecycle, making well-timed decisions for new market entry and strategies for mid-cycle growthCreate design proposals for qualifications, End-point assessments that is drawn from a strong evidence base and deliver the strategy and proposition agreedChampion a ‘learner and customer first’ culture across Pearson

Oxford, United Kingdom

Same key responsibilities as above including Protective Services Sector

Oxford, United Kingdom

Sector Manager Associate for Healthcare and STEMKey Responsibilities focussing on technical and vocational qualifications including apprenticeships and End Point Assessment.Developing and maintaining segment, sector and market insight.Developing propositions, managing budgets, and forecasting.Supporting customers through the lifecycle and improving customer experience.Develop an understanding of the BTEC and Apprenticeships qualifications customer experience and develop good relationships throughout Pearson with colleagues that deliver this customer experience.Briefing, developing and launching new products and servicesLeadership and people management.Work effectively with other colleagues across Pearson UK to ensure there is a collaborative and positive working culture in support of Pearson UK and BTEC and Apprenticeships divisional strategies.Champion a ‘customer first’ culture across Pearson, ensuring that all decisions are made with reference to the needs of our customers and learners.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Key Responsibilities:• Project managing the plans for qualification development and approval in accordance with qualifications strategy for 16-19 year old, Ofqual General Conditions of Recognition, DfE technical guidance and AQA’s vocational business.• Defining the structure, content and assessment models of the proposed qualifications in the context of change within the vocational 16 – 19 framework.• Liaison with a range of external stakeholders including professional bodies, employers and universities in relation to building a range of cases for qualification framework development and to ascertain if the qualifications are fit for purpose both in terms of the sector and progression.• Liaison with a range of internal stakeholders across AQA to ensure that the vocational business offer at 16 - 19 is coherent in relation to assessment and operational practice.• Managing the production of a range of support materials to assist the implementation of developed qualifications, managing the process of development of question papers.• Successful facilitation of a range of launch events in relation to newly developed qualifications and managing the delivery of customer support events • Leading on the qualifications development using technical expertise of colleagues across the business, delivering projects on time and to AQA high quality standards.• Collaborating with TVQ colleagues to recruit, train and manage the performance of external contractors to deliver high quality qualification specifications, assessment material, including error-free question papers and mark schemes, assignments and supporting products to deadline and within budget.• Supporting the development of new assessment and operational processes for the delivery of new vocational qualifications.• Co-ordinating and managing external associates.Key Achievements:• Supporting the submission of qualifications and gaining DfE approval for Applied Science qualification.

Leamington Spa

Key Responsibilities:• Successfully managed apprenticeships and work-based learning across 4 different areas: Health and Social Care, Early Years, Dental Nursing and Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools.• Managed curriculum, staffing and resources for all four areas mentioned above with special focus on retention and timely achievements.• Curriculum leader for BTEC and Cambridge Technical programmes in Health and Social Care and Early Years, responsible for curriculum development and delivery of BTEC and OCR level 2 and 3 and managing learner journey.• Managed work experience requirements and placement officers for Health and Social care and Early Years programmes• Quality assurance lead, directing the team to achieve highest quality in relation to national frameworks and quality requirements for exam boards for each of the programme within my line of responsibility.• Managed a team of 20 assessors and internal verifiers; setting targets to improving performance through observations, standardisations and personal development plans.• Reviewed the qualification journey and generated the self-assessment reports and quality improvement plans to meet strategic objectives.• Produced monthly reports for SLT by collecting, analysing and manipulating data from CMR system to project achievement and success rate and manage risks.• Supported the team in delivery, assessment and quality assurance of all training programmes.• Assessed and quality assured a caseload, delivered knowledge sessions including first aid and managed and co-ordinated the first aid training provision for internal and external customers.Key Achievements:• Increased market share of apprenticeships, uptake of courses and employer engagement.• Developed a bridging programme for access to nursing.• Facilitated a health and social care conference sponsored by Skills for care.• Successfully bidding and delivering a bespoke childcare programme for Worcestershire County Council

Coventry

Led on the development and implementation of workforce development plans linked to service plans across the trust.Successfully managed provision of Statutory and Mandatory Training across the Trust to ensure all employees maintain up to date training as defined by the CQC, Skills for Health, and all other legislative and regulatory standards.Managed the day-to-day activities, supervision and personal development of trainers, administrators, assessors and verifiers.Conducted training needs analysis for all staff and provided advice on learning and development to managers.Developed, implemented and facilitated the monthly induction programme in line with current requirements.Evaluated and monitored the content, delivery and assessment of training packages to ensure they remain fit for purpose and meet both the internal and external quality standards.Worked in collaboration with Health and Safety and Governance teams to review the policies and training needs as outlined in the policies to remain compliant with regulatory bodies.Collected, analysed and manipulated data to create appropriate reports to inform the board on both the success and non-compliance of mandatory training.Sourced suitable training to meet the development needs of employees both internally and externally as required, ensuring that all training is delivered to high standards within agreed cost parameters.Recruited and managed independent trainers and commissioned training to other agencies developing appropriate level SLAs.Delivered basic and intermediate life support training across the trust. Key Achievements:Organising and facilitating four conferences for Band 1-4 staff in Partnership TrustFacilitated the implementation of Knowledge Skills Framework and Appraisals project across the Trust.Co-ordinated the implementation of Training Management System (OLM) and updated appraisal process across the Trust to support the development of both robust PDPs and training plans.

Warwick

Key Responsibilities:Co-ordinated all the NVQ activities within the assessment centre from recruitment to certificationImplemented, maintained and updated all Quality Assurance (QA) processes within the NVQ Centre in line with awarding body standards.Organised and facilitated External verifier visits, conferences and training events.Developed and promoted new learning opportunities for Band 1-4 within the trust.Provided advice on learning and development to managers.Supported work-based learning including developing and delivering new training programmes.Managed the team and budgets.Liaised with external organisations to draw funding to maintain the service provision.Actively supported the development and implementation of initiatives to achieve corporate HR priorities.Assessed and verified a caseload of candidates for health and social care programmes from Level 2-Level 5.

Warwick

Key Responsibilities:Assessed and verified NVQ health and social care programmes at level 2 and 3. Developed and delivered training sessions for NVQ candidates to meet the requirements of underpinning knowledge.Developed and delivered training sessions for assessors and internal verifiers to update and standardise their practice.Liaising with awarding bodies for external verification.Managing a team of assessors.

Royal Leamington Spa

Key Responsibilities:• Planning, delivering and evaluating day-to-day care of elderly clients.• Supporting Deputy Manager in training staff.• Managing the responsibilities of a 27-bedded unit.• Assessing work based learning for support staff.

New Delhi Area, India

Key Responsibilities:• Supported and assessed work-based learning for student nurses in different clinical areas.• Taught clinical skills to nursing students in the classroom.• Managed community centre with student nurses in practice• Facilitated health promotion events in the community

Level 4 Apprenticeship, Associate Project Manager, Distinction

Level 4, Ilm Diploma In Management

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc. Hons), Nursing, First

BSc Hons in Nursing

Secondary School Certificate Equivalent To Gcse, Science