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Brentwood, England, United Kingdom

Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom

Strategic lead for West Essex, and specialist knowledge in construction:- Leading a Local Government Association, Work Local Pathfinder, in Health and Life Sciences across the innovation corridor; driving strong leadership to enable greater shared prosperity- Pioneered a Health and Life Sciences Skills Engine along the UK Innovation Corridor with Princess Alexandra Hospital, Public Health England, Anglia Ruskin University, Harlow College, One Nucleus and Harlow Council. Developing a… Show more Strategic lead for West Essex, and specialist knowledge in construction:- Leading a Local Government Association, Work Local Pathfinder, in Health and Life Sciences across the innovation corridor; driving strong leadership to enable greater shared prosperity- Pioneered a Health and Life Sciences Skills Engine along the UK Innovation Corridor with Princess Alexandra Hospital, Public Health England, Anglia Ruskin University, Harlow College, One Nucleus and Harlow Council. Developing a clear vision, ToR and market supply and demand brief- Designed and rolled out changes to the planning system to support contributions and obligations for: employment and skills; and post 16 infrastructure. This generates over 200 apprentices per year - Embedded a contribution for skills in to the planning system generating C£1.5m per year for Skills interventions - Working with North Essex Authorities, industry and partners to define and understand and unlock opportunities in low carbon and energy generation - Working with Major Projects (LTC/Bradwell B) to secure skills legacies. Developed an Alliancing methodology to creating high performing enterprises- Worked with Mace to commission modelling and supply and demand of skills/workforce in the construction sector across Essex, supporting skills legacies of NSIPs and Garden Communities- Chair of the Local Authority Shared Apprentice Construction Steering Board- Developed proposal for an Essex Innovation Forum and Skills Alliance looking at Centre of Excellence / Enterprise Zones to support Modern Methods Show less

Strategic lead for skills relating to the construction sector:• Secretariat for the Construction Sector Action Group, an industry led body coming together to address the skills issues the sector faces.• Applying ‘modern thinking and approaches’ to increase apprenticeship numbers and social value through client driven procurement, whilst providing a level playing field.• Reviewing Local Plans and providing input in relation to Developer contributions, local labour and Apprenticeship… Show more Strategic lead for skills relating to the construction sector:• Secretariat for the Construction Sector Action Group, an industry led body coming together to address the skills issues the sector faces.• Applying ‘modern thinking and approaches’ to increase apprenticeship numbers and social value through client driven procurement, whilst providing a level playing field.• Reviewing Local Plans and providing input in relation to Developer contributions, local labour and Apprenticeship opportunities• Reviewing the Local Authority Developer’s Guide and developing yield/factor for Developers contribution to post 16 provision including FE and Apprenticeships; ensuring requests are ‘necessary’ in planning terms.• Carried out extensive research into the implications of the Apprenticeship levy and what this means for the sector.• Worked with partners to develop a sector supply chain event, offering details on the future pipeline and business support opportunities to over 50 companies.• Providing significant grant to our colleges to expand their construction offer, including supporting deprived coastal areas and investing in Modern Methods of Construction.• Providing oversight and skills insights to supporting an ERDF bid for funding to support a construction innovation centre/grants programme.• Supporting Chelmsford Prison to offer innovative construction training.• Strategic planning for skills investment/pinch points for major infrastructure projects including Bradwell B and the Lower Thames Crossing.• Secured significant funding from CITB to invest in a marketing campaign to address the sector image.• Member of the Essex Developers Group, spearheading a skills-sub group.• Fed into the Authority’s Housing strategy, reporting on workforce numbers, apprenticeships and learning aims, in Essex, in the construction sector. Show less

Led on the implementation of the Greater Essex Enterprise Adviser network (EAn) working in partnership with the Careers and Enterprise Company, Local Enterprise Partnership, JC+ and Unitary authorities. I led the team to develop a business and school engagement strategy, managed the financial and reporting aspects to various stakeholders. Managed an Education and Industry STEM programme linking schools with industry, enabling and evidencing an increase in students progressing into high… Show more Led on the implementation of the Greater Essex Enterprise Adviser network (EAn) working in partnership with the Careers and Enterprise Company, Local Enterprise Partnership, JC+ and Unitary authorities. I led the team to develop a business and school engagement strategy, managed the financial and reporting aspects to various stakeholders. Managed an Education and Industry STEM programme linking schools with industry, enabling and evidencing an increase in students progressing into high growth sectors. This has included developing and continually refining bespoke programmes for students with industry engagements from the Engineering, Construction, Logistics, Health and Care sectors.Directly managing and motivating a team of four and matrix managing a further two team colleagues to exceed senior management expectations. I’m a secretariat to a Strategic STEM Consortia of Education, Industry and Professional Bodies in the STEM landscape, presenting and now testing a vision for joined-up working; removing duplication of effort to more effectively measure impact of engagements with young people.Managed a budget of circa £300,000 with over 70% unlocked external funding from a range of organisations including the Employment and Skills Board, Careers and Enterprise Company and the National Careers Service, implementing robust financial tracking to satisfy stringent audit. For further information on the E&I STEM programme please visit http://bit.ly/2iHXwnK or http://bit.ly/2itD3Uq for the EAn programme. Show less

I work in partnership with local education and industry to develop a pipeline of young people leaving school and progressing into Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) based studies and careers.

Chelmsford, United Kingdom

Project managing the launch of 85 Children Centre websites. I update and quality ensure consistency of pages, produce guidance materials and implement paperwork/mechanisms with lead bodies to update content. Provide training to external editors. Writing weekly reports addressing: updates, decisions to be agreed, risks and remedies, outstanding actions/deadlines. Undertake regular quality assurance of sites.Strategic planning and mapping of early years and childcare provider web… Show more Project managing the launch of 85 Children Centre websites. I update and quality ensure consistency of pages, produce guidance materials and implement paperwork/mechanisms with lead bodies to update content. Provide training to external editors. Writing weekly reports addressing: updates, decisions to be agreed, risks and remedies, outstanding actions/deadlines. Undertake regular quality assurance of sites.Strategic planning and mapping of early years and childcare provider web portalProducing termly printed newsletters. I collate proof and edit articles, liaising on design and distribution. Designing surveys/consultations such as; the Children's Centre Family Survey and provider Free Educational Entitlement for 2-4 year olds.Supported design and development of children's centre consultation. Responsible for collation, escalation and responding to children centre consultation feedback. Responsible for communicating consultation to all stakeholders.Producing printed Early Years and Childcare News and distributing to 3,000 settings. As well as termly e-training brochures and EYP Matters e-bulletin.Supporting development of high and low level specification for the Authority's Intranet and Schools InfoLink Sharepoint sites. Web Content Lead for Authority, ensuring accurate content and feeding in to wider design principles and values.Managed stock and print runs of Talk Listen Cuddle campaign materials and Family Information Service Cards.Production of in-service e-bulletin and termly EYP Matters e-brochure. Show less

The Essex Apprentice programmes provide employers with a wage subsidy as an incentive to take on an apprentice increasing the number of L2 and L3 apprenticeships. I managed and reported on:Energy and Coastal Communities programmes, which includes: Construction (Carpenty, Fabrication and welding, Building), Engineering (inc Plumbing and Electrical), Logistics and the Glass Industry. The diversity into Apprenticeships initiative which includes supporting businesses who take on… Show more The Essex Apprentice programmes provide employers with a wage subsidy as an incentive to take on an apprentice increasing the number of L2 and L3 apprenticeships. I managed and reported on:Energy and Coastal Communities programmes, which includes: Construction (Carpenty, Fabrication and welding, Building), Engineering (inc Plumbing and Electrical), Logistics and the Glass Industry. The diversity into Apprenticeships initiative which includes supporting businesses who take on apprentices from a BME, LLDD background or addressing a gender imbalance such as women into engineering.The Engineering Construction programme. Apprentices are directly employed by ECC and placed full-time either at college or out with a host company. I negotiated with businesses, trade bodies and training providers, fostering relationships, to offer businesses wage subsidies to take on apprentices.Reported on targets weekly and provide monthly reports on progress including: risks and solutions; financial concerns, marketing activities, compliments/compaints.Lead on the Essex Apprenticeship marketing strategy – producing digital marketing plan for the Essex Apprentice programme. Worked in collaboration with four local colleges on a ‘Girls Allowed’ www.girls-allowed.co.uk campaign to get women to consider a career in engineering. Sitting on the steering group and being the authorities marketing lead, I have overseen the commission of an SEO and Facebook advertising campaign, as well as website design and ongoing developments. I work closely with external communications to ensure the development of relevant press releases when milestones are reached or when there is has been a significant achievement.Managed Facebook presence www.facebook.com/essexapprenticeCommissioned the development of seven sector and apprentice videos, negotiating and organising the involvement of local businesses, assisting script development and filming processes. Show less

Chelmsford, United Kingdom

Researched and wrote over 200 plain English and impartial information articles for the web, which I updated annually or as required. Produced e-newsletters and factsheets for different stakeholders (parents, practitioners, employers and young people). Facilitated courses to colleagues and partners on ICT in Careers Education Guidance, Website Considerations and development, Accessing Resources and e-DofE.Managed and monitored the Connexions website, responding to young people’s… Show more Researched and wrote over 200 plain English and impartial information articles for the web, which I updated annually or as required. Produced e-newsletters and factsheets for different stakeholders (parents, practitioners, employers and young people). Facilitated courses to colleagues and partners on ICT in Careers Education Guidance, Website Considerations and development, Accessing Resources and e-DofE.Managed and monitored the Connexions website, responding to young people’s comments and enquiries. Measuring analytics and using feedback to implement changes.Reported and recommended website developments, through clearly analysed reports and thorough consultation. I set-up and managed a Youth Web Group to support design, development and continual improvement of the website. The group: achieved NOCN awards; received bespoke training; designed, developed and implemented an e-newsletter for their peers.Ensured website adhered to W3C/WAI guidlines. Implementing third party facilities to enhance accessibility. Developed specifications for bespoke online facilities, project managing implementation, working closely with external web developers; building a strong rapport. Through creativity, innovation, and listening to the needs of all stakeholders I have implemented ‘MyConnexions’ an area of the Connexions website containing secure bespoke facilities, aiding practitioners to support young people to: search for vacancies; develop a CV or covering letter and learn techniques for interviews.Carried out benchmarking, ensuring the commissioning of the website content management system continued to offered excellent ROI. This exercise enabled me to negotiate discounts, re-evaluate the service level agreements and implement a more stringent data protection policy.Researched and summarised latest policy documents, and technology advances ensuring senior managers were briefed.Managed temps to assist management of Essex Young Life datastore. Show less

As above however including:Designing and developing the in-house Intranet using Dreamweaver and Photoshop. Ensuring the site was intuitive and simple to use.Assisted development and running of Essex Higher Education Superfair. Working with section heads to ensure Intranet and website content remained accurate and up to date and avoided unecessary duplication.

2:1, Business Information Systems

Activities and Societies: Website design, 4GL applications, Human Computer Interaction, Dissertation on usability, Quality assurance.

Cam Diploma In Digital Marketing, Diploma In Digital Marketing, Merit