Freelance project management including: interim management, grants management, CRM and systems design and maintenance, funding bids, training workshops.

Sing Inside provide group singing workshops in UK prisons to inspire hope, increase confidence and build communities! Part-time role 8 hours per week leading the charity Sing Inside.

Leading a local charity supporting people, charitable organisations and businesses in Lewisham, South East London. Team of 20 employees, £1.2m turnover.

Deputy for CEO, managed team of 10, strategy development for programmes (voluntary sector capacity building, philanthropic giving, volunteering, partnerships), Fundraising - grant applications, corporate partnerships, Internal systems and procedures - implemented CRM, new website, HR system, project management.

Managed the programme developing concept and launch of place-based giving scheme for Lewisham, designed and delivered projects (Volunteer Discount Card, Community Toilets Scheme, Employee Volunteering, Plastic Reduction), developed partnerships and report to cross-sector Board.

Setting up a new cross-sector partnerships programme to encourage civic partnerships and philanthropy. Eventually seconded into the voluntary sector.

Management training scheme, range of placements across front-line and policy/strategy services including:- Project management launching crowdfunding small grants model- Launch of Place Based Giving Scheme with cross-sector Board- Business plan, 5 year budget and public/staff consultation for 'spinning out' of Lewisham Music Service- Part of delivery team for £5m modular housing development 'PLACE/Ladywell'- Project managed new client campaign for Housing Needs and review of… Show more Management training scheme, range of placements across front-line and policy/strategy services including:- Project management launching crowdfunding small grants model- Launch of Place Based Giving Scheme with cross-sector Board- Business plan, 5 year budget and public/staff consultation for 'spinning out' of Lewisham Music Service- Part of delivery team for £5m modular housing development 'PLACE/Ladywell'- Project managed new client campaign for Housing Needs and review of internal systems- Project campaign with Mayor's Office for local businesses to pay the London Living Wage- Partnerships: CIPFA financial management course for Council Managers, Tri-Borough employment partnership with Job Centre Plus, Memorandum of Understanding with Goldsmiths University, Strategic policies to address rapid population growth- Elections Poll Clerk | Lewisham East by-election (2018), Lewisham Mayoral Election (2018), General Election (2017), EU Referendum (2016), GLA Mayoral Election (2016) and Lewisham Young Mayor (2015) Show less

Client and project management in executive search in public sector, candidate interviews, references, attending panels, shortlists, proposals for new work and business development.Previous search assignments include:- City of London Corporation - Chamberlain, Director of Built Environment- Wirral Council - Chief Executive- Westminster City Council - Executive Director City Management & Communities, City Treasurer, Assistant City Treasurer- Crown Commercial Service -… Show more Client and project management in executive search in public sector, candidate interviews, references, attending panels, shortlists, proposals for new work and business development.Previous search assignments include:- City of London Corporation - Chamberlain, Director of Built Environment- Wirral Council - Chief Executive- Westminster City Council - Executive Director City Management & Communities, City Treasurer, Assistant City Treasurer- Crown Commercial Service - Finance Director- College of Policing - Company Secretary- Lincoln College - Chief Executive Show less

Supporting residents to live independently and overcome their addictions to alcohol and drugs at a small independent addiction recovery charity. Duties included: overseeing a 6-bed residential recovery house, planned and delivered recovery programme (up to 20 people), managed a team of 4 volunteers, resident interviews, key working and references. External partnerships with voluntary and training organisations.

Peripatetic Clarinet, Saxophone and Piano teacher working privately and within primary and secondary schools teaching individuals, small groups and larger classes.Performing with small ensembles, medium sized bands and larger orchestras for various functions including concerts, weddings, anniversaries and birthdays.