A highly experienced and driven Operations Manager with many years’ experience managing New Challenge, a Third Sector recruitment and training organisation that has consistently delivered excellent results in supporting those seeking work to improve their skills and secure sustained employment.Currently managing a team of professionals delivering the National Careers Service, Greater London Authority - Adult Education Budget (AEB) and Community Grants programmes. Key recent successes include:* Developing bids and successfully delivering employment and training programmes on behalf of the Educations & Skills Funding Agency, London Councils, European Social Fund and the Department for Work and Pensions * Managing large adult careers information, advice and guidance service contracts, including the current National Careers Service * Instrumental in successfully gaining Centre Approval with NCFE to deliver accredited IT and Employability Skills training in 2012 and subsequently being awarded Direct Claims Status within 6 months* Leading New Challenge through the pilot Enhanced Matrix Quality Standard and gaining continuous accreditation until present. * Ensuring New Challenge was fully prepared to meet the Cyber Essentials Plus standard in 2018 and maintaining continuous accreditation since then