Director
Manchester, United Kingdom
FIELD: Company Name: Skips Out Of School Ltd (Childcare Provider) FIELD: Title: Managing DirectorFIELD: Time Period (1): 2003FIELD: Time Period (2): PresentFIELD: DESCRIPTION Setup the company from scratch to provide best quality affordable childcare, breakfast clubs, afterschool clubs, holiday play schemes, and crèches across Salford and surrounding areas and successfully achieved an ‘Outstanding rating from Ofsted.Managed a wider team of circa 100, monitored performance and ensured the consistent achievement of targets relating to providing the best quality childcare.Implemented company financial controls/processes to mitigate financial/business risks, set budgets, managed accounting transactions and complied with tax requirements.Promoted continuous improvement and developed training for new starter volunteers that promoted the business across the UK.Formed a joint operation between Skips out of school club Ltd and Salford University to provide childcare.Created Skips Play scheme to offer childcare, play opportunities and sporting opportunities for children aged 3 to 14 during Summer holidays and throughout the year school term brakes and Skips Holiday to allow children/families from Salford and surrounding areas to access the university.Delivered training to the Local Authority, Early Years, Salford College and local 6th Form colleges to develop services using a similar model. Developed, implemented and managed strategic plan and policies across the organisation.Established a positive and productive site environment, accommodated the roles and needs of diverse teams to promote a cohesive team-based culture, maximised potential and enhanced performance of the team.Supported staff through the completion of NVQ qualifications, delivered training, assessed performance, conducted appraisals and recognised individuals’ needs for further coaching and training.