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Sheffield, United Kingdom

Sheffield, United Kingdom

South Yorkshire

Fully accountable for operational teams across 3 regions delivering work experience and employability skills for year 10/11 pupils. RESPONSIBILITIESConducted regular performance reviews with 3 regional Business Managers to ensure achievement of agreed performance, quality and contract compliance requirements and re-forecast where necessary.Identified under performance and reported on risks to financial forecasting and contractual targets. Adopted a variety of project management tools and techniques adhering to project time scales and deadlines.Measured and reviewed project progress and associated staff performance. Monitored and reported on progress towards key requirements in line with key funder guidelines.Reviewed and implemented self assessment and quality improvement processes across 3 operational regions. Worked closely with senior management team to collectively agree action plans and remedial measures to ensure achievement above set performance thresholds across sectors.Developed and maintained close and collaborative working relationships with schools, colleges and other stakeholders. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS Successfully led the 3 regions through change Ensured consistently high levels of customer service at all times Improved financial forecasting by 20% within 12 months Actively involved in the creation of the Edexcel Workskills structure to support the change and development process within their work based learning qualifications.

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Developed strategies to support curriculum and target groups of students to improve the retention and achievement of students within the college. RESPONSIBILITIES Offered support and guidance to students and supported Personal Tutors regarding the attendance and welfare of students. Initiated and delivered the OCN mentoring qualification to level 2 students.Supported students at each stage of their journey in learning and development. Liaised with staff and external agencies to assist with students progression.Assisted students with developing and updating CV's and completing application forms for university and employment. Developed trusting relationships with students with behavioural difficulties. Organised and led relevant meetings with staff and parents regarding student's welfare.Liaised with external agencies such as local authority, school head teachers, parents and student guardians. Assisted with the enrollment and induction process of students. Designed individual development plans and bespoke package of support for students. Provided retention support for students at risk of losing their place in college.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS Confidently used a variety of delivery techniques to engage and stimulate both individuals and student groups to increase client retention. Successfully delivered the OCN mentoring qualification to level 2 students which gave students the confidence to progress towards leadership roles.

South Yorkshire

Managed a designated caseload of learners with commitment to school time-tabled sessions of delivery and structured teaching and learning in vocational and employability skills related programmes. RESPONSIBILITIESSourcing work placements for Special Needs programme, European placements and tailored placements for the Gifted and Talented, working closely with support staff in schools.Supported, developed and administered opportunities for students to experience extended vocational training. Supported the guidance, mentoring, motivation and confidence building of the students to ensure that successful and positive learning experiences were met. Completed monthly individual learning plans with each student to set realistic and timely goals. Ensured that all students had an individual training schedule to address their training requirements, which linked with the training being completed on their work placement. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS Successfully planned, organised and delivered a six week induction programme for 60 young people enrolled on the ‘Work Start’ programme in Sheffield.

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Led and managed Government funded learning programmes delivered in Sheffield in line with European Social Fund and theSheffield TEC which included New Deal 18-24 and New Deal 25+.RESPONSIBILITIES Line managed 3 Programme Co-ordinators with responsibility for quality systems and procedures in line with the Common Inspection Framework. Reviewed and reported on delivery against profile to ensure achievement of performance targets. Monitored quality and compliance requirements and reported on risks to contractual and financial targets and agreed remedial actions.Recruited learners and delivered inductions. Facilitated and managed the effective assessment of a caseload of learners in the work place to ensure timely achievement in line with the learners individual learning plan, milestone targets and progression planning.Delivered the City & Guilds Wordpower and Numberpower (basic skills) to learners aged 18 plus. Led regular performance meetings with centre staff, tutors and assessors. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS Consistently over-achieved on set targets. Awarded the Lead contract on New Deal programme due to exceptional results as a sub-contractor.Promoted to Team Leader in the 3rd year.

Developing Leadership

City & Guilds, Level 3

Mentoring in the workplace

City & Guilds 7407, Level 4

Certificate in Further Education Teaching

Ocr, Level 3

NVQ in Advice & Guidance

Ocr Training & Development, Level 3

D32/33 Assessor Award