Heading up the business development function for TBAT's grant funding team, qualifying leads and advising potential clients on the steps they need to take in order to secure the grant that could transform their business.

The Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) is an ambitious project based on the Olympic Legacy Park in Sheffield (on the site of the old Don Valley Stadium). The aim of the AWRC is to create innovations that help people move and support the Government's drive to improve the health of the nation through increased physical activity.In my role as Business Development Director I am responsible for the development and implementation of the Business Development Strategy for the AWRC. This broadly includes the pursuit of a corporate partnership model, and the acquisition of grant funding to deliver research within the centre.

In my role as Senior Consultant I was responsible for the workflow management of the team of TBAT consultants, the development and implementation of processes which ensured efficient delivery of high quality grant applications, and research and development tax claims.Over my time at TBAT this involved various levels of involvement with almost 200 projects, of which 80% secured grant funding worth in excess of £44m.Sources of funding included Innovate UK (Technology Strategy Board), EU (Horizon 2020), Local Enterprise Partnership, Regional Growth Fund, SBRI and more.

Writing and submitting grant applications and consultancy projects

Employed on a consultancy basis to prepare and submit funding applications for EU FP7 Research for SME funding bids

Managing personal finances and investments for private clients, acting as administrative and operational support to the regions IFA's

Post graduate employment, managing personal finances and investments for private clients, acting as administrative and operational support to the regions IFA's