Ruth Perrett Email & Phone Number

I am responsible for the day to day running of the company, overseeing the delivery of all aspects of the societies work.

I am responsible for the admin infrastructure of SOLLA, ensuring that all runs smoothly, developing new systems and streamlining existing processes to improve both internal processes and members experience. I am also responsible for the website, marketing, events programme development and for the event management of the SOLLA National Conference.

Brighton, United Kingdom

As a member of the senior management team, reporting directly to the MD, I was responsible for managing all operational areas of the business, including HR, office management and finance. I set up and implemented all HR systems and processes, managed the recruitment of 50+ staff (including full and part time, temps, apprentices, and freelance roles) and dealt with staff related matters including disciplinary, dismissal and redundancies. I managed the teams responsible for the delivery… Show more As a member of the senior management team, reporting directly to the MD, I was responsible for managing all operational areas of the business, including HR, office management and finance. I set up and implemented all HR systems and processes, managed the recruitment of 50+ staff (including full and part time, temps, apprentices, and freelance roles) and dealt with staff related matters including disciplinary, dismissal and redundancies. I managed the teams responsible for the delivery of all client work, including the distribution and monitoring of workload, deadlines and budgets. I was responsible for facilitating the smooth running of the office, including responsibility for health and safety, IT systems and office facilities, and financial management, including production of all sales invoices and authorisation of all bill payments.In addition to this, I was sole account manager for two profitable clients, developing good long-term relationships, up-selling services and ensuring we delivered quality work which maximised their online presence and supported their business requirements. Show less

Several short-term roles, including setting up online training and providing detailed summary reports from a large set of data for a recruitment and training company, and setting up systems and procedures to improve working practices and increase efficiency and productivity for a technical audio-visual installation company.

Uckfield, East Sussex

The division is an independent record label and book publishing company. As a senior manager I was jointly responsible for the strategic development of the department, identifying new areas of business and growing the portfolio of products. My day-to-day responsibilities were to oversee the production of all products, from initial conception, through the production process to final completion, manufacturing, and distribution into the sales network. At any one time I was responsible for managing… Show more The division is an independent record label and book publishing company. As a senior manager I was jointly responsible for the strategic development of the department, identifying new areas of business and growing the portfolio of products. My day-to-day responsibilities were to oversee the production of all products, from initial conception, through the production process to final completion, manufacturing, and distribution into the sales network. At any one time I was responsible for managing the production of around thirty products, all at difference production stages, ensuring that all are being done within agreed budgets and deadlines, and to a high standard. The key areas of my responsibilities included chairing initial ideas/concept meetings, meeting clients to identify requirements, researching new concepts and areas of business, writing briefs and proposals, assessing the commercial viability of products, setting and monitoring budgets and deadlines, and managing the artwork design processes. I was also the central communication point with all those involved in each product, including internal staff, external contributors and stakeholders. Show less

Uckfield, East Sussex

Following a company merger, significant areas of the systems, data and workflow of the two companies needed to be aligned. I was responsible for analysing the requirements and developing strategies regarding all systems in the company, including research, monitoring effectiveness, problem-solving, implementation and training.

Uckfield, East Sussex

I was responsible for developing the programme content, budget and team recruitment for the youth and student programmes for the company’s annual 16-day event, and was one of two people responsible for all onsite management of this event, attended by 21,000+ delegates. I also set up and delivered an annual weekend conference for 1500+ delegates, with responsibility for all areas of the conference planning and onsite event management. When promoted to Head of Department in 2006… Show more I was responsible for developing the programme content, budget and team recruitment for the youth and student programmes for the company’s annual 16-day event, and was one of two people responsible for all onsite management of this event, attended by 21,000+ delegates. I also set up and delivered an annual weekend conference for 1500+ delegates, with responsibility for all areas of the conference planning and onsite event management. When promoted to Head of Department in 2006, reporting to the CEO, I was responsible for the direction of the department, staff line management, recruitment and development, budget proposals and management, and relationships with external stakeholders. As a member of the Senior Management team my role also included inputting into the day-to-day running of the company, strategic planning and decision making for company-wide policies and practises. Show less

B(Th), Theology

3 A-Levels And Rsa Ii In Typing (Distinction) And Rsa I In Word Processing

Psychology - B, Music - D, Law - D

10 Gcse'S

3 A’s (Maths, English, Business Studies), 4 B’s (Information Studies, Geography, History, Music), 2 C’s (Science Double Award), 1 D.