Sandra Harris Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

South West

South West

- Project manager, researcher and delivery within specific projects- Business development through forward planning and identification of new business opportunities (local, national and international) - Developing and maintaining company documentation, governance processes and protocols- Supporting current business activity incl. marketing, communications & web design

- Independent freelance executive consultant and senior adviser- Specialising in the fields of governance, policy development, developing and documenting effective procedures and protocols - Latest Commission: Nominet Trust – reviewing, developing and implementing improvements to the governance structure of a large CLG/Charity

United Kingdom

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Swindon, United Kingdom

- Project management and implementation of a new company ownership and governance structure with annual reviews of the design for governance - Company Secretarial duties, ensured all legal and best practise obligations met and provision of sound corporate governance advice to the Company Board of Directors- Provided strategic support and advice to the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer- Strategic relationship management both internal and external to the company at a high level e.g. sponsor relationship with government department, - Drafted and implemented key strategic documents such as the Business Plan, Annual Report, Corporate Governance Statement and Sponsor Agreement - Reviewed, improved and developed the Board and Executive Management Processes- Managed and maintained excellent standards and processes in corporate governance in line with the UK Corporate Governance Code- Qualified and successful professional coach/mentor- Managed corporate department responsible for key governance, risk management and legal services

Commission – Mears Plc: Assisted in the development of a Welsh Market Strategy, identified contract opportunities and developed contacts and networks; Researched and analysed market information, identified specific market needs to match the company offer. Commission – Citizen First Wales, Welsh Assembly Government: Strategic & tactical support to develop innovative process and policy on access transformation including document drafting, editing and presenting; Key stakeholder consultation, event facilitation and assimilation; Specific Public Services complaints procedure research and analysis. Commission – i2i Project, Heads of Valleys Initiative: Strategic support and coordination for Project Director incl. drafting project briefs and work programmes and recruitment of wider project team; Drafted and implemented Communication & Engagement Strategy; Analysed knowledge management and support needs/systems.

- Researched, designed & implemented innovative 4-year Corporate Planning process- Managed, documented & facilitated departmental/corporate management and business planning processes ensuring sound governance - Designed and delivered major change programmes- Policy development & research – chief advisor to Chief Executive - Community engagement activities and built strong stakeholder partnerships - Managed the Chief Executive’s strategic support office- Coordinated organisational processes, communication and relationships- Mentored, undertook training and induction role; Lead role in gender equalities

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Studies, 2:1

Institute Of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators

Post Graduate Certificate, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Post Graduate Diploma, Public Leadership And Management, Distinction

Public Leadership And Management