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Belfast, Gb

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Manages the delivery of government (Department of Justice) and third-sector partnership projects, providing leadership in shaping strategic approaches to achieve economic empowerment for beneficiaries. Demonstrated adaptive leadership on a government-funded project, increasing business engagement by 88.9% (to date) and securing £30,000 in funding, doubling the initial budget, and expanding the initiative into three pioneering business-led employability academies and a business-led social justice forum.Collaborates with local businesses to change recruitment processes, and create industry insights and employment opportunities, bridging the gap between disadvantaged groups and employers—an achievement recognised at Northern Ireland’s Responsible Business Awards in 2024.

Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Established and scaled an employability project in underserved rural areas, overcoming historical challenges and achieving record engagement levels of 40 clients per month.Played a pivotal role during a period of sector-wide uncertainty, adapting the project to meet new funding requirements post-Brexit, shaping it into a best-practice model adopted by other services within the organisation.Delivered measurable outcomes, including guiding clients into employment, further education, and voluntary work, while ensuring the project consistently met strategic objectives and had long-term impact for beneficiaries.

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Developed Hays’ Human Resources specialism in the private sector during challenging post-COVID-19 market conditions. Recognised the shift in power towards candidates and prioritised building strong relationships with prospective clients and candidates by spending more time in their presence and tailoring consultations to address broader, long-term market trends.Quickly identified client needs and leveraged current market research, including the 'What Workers Want' and 'Salary Guide' reports, to secure new business. Collaborated with clients to co-design job specifications, crafted compelling sales writing to highlight their businesses and roles, and coached candidates to excel in their interviews.Placed 17 HR professionals into new roles within 6 months and generated £39,175.83 in revenue.

Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Secured and executed a one-year funded contract with Google to design, manage, and deliver an independent digital upskilling project, evolving from the Google Digital Garage.Consulted businesses, charities, and universities to identify skills gaps and develop tailored coaching sessions, including a webinar series for Ulster University's Business School. Surpassed funding requirements by 35%, training 381 individuals—exceeding the target of 281—five months ahead of schedule.Joined a leadership team to share insights gained from this project, mentoring and coaching fellow associates to enhance the delivery and impact of their projects.

Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

During a six-month tenure as a Google Digital Coach, led the development and execution of a business development strategy, forging partnerships and delivering impactful training events, seminars, and one-on-one mentoring sessions. These sessions focused on marketing, business growth, and career development, directly benefiting over 4,000 individuals, including business teams, professionals, and students.

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom