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Leading a social enterprise working to reduce homelessness and improve the lives of vulnerable people in West Yorkshire.KBOP is supported by Bridges Fund Management, a market leading social investor. Bridges has a mission to provide capital and support to help social sector organisations deliver outcomes contracts. They do this through their investments in Social Impact Bonds and have, to date, invested in over 30 SIBs across various sectors (http://www.bridgesfundmanagement.com/for-… Show more Leading a social enterprise working to reduce homelessness and improve the lives of vulnerable people in West Yorkshire.KBOP is supported by Bridges Fund Management, a market leading social investor. Bridges has a mission to provide capital and support to help social sector organisations deliver outcomes contracts. They do this through their investments in Social Impact Bonds and have, to date, invested in over 30 SIBs across various sectors (http://www.bridgesfundmanagement.com/for- investors/bridges-social-impact-bond-fund/) . Show less

Striving to end rough sleeping across Greater Manchester by providing comprehensive project management to the GM homes partnership. Working with key stakeholders & operational partners @shelter @greatplaces @thebrick to deliver a high profile social impact bond contract with entrenched rough sleepers.

As the contracts manager for the "Through The Gate" service I mobilised, manage and co-ordinate delivery of contracts for Interserve Justice across Cheshire & Greater Manchester and Merseyside, and Sodexo in Cumbria & Lancashire. Working in partnership with the Community Rehabilitation Companies in each CPA to meet the needs of referred offenders both in custody and the community, to reduce the risk of future reoffending. The development of the TR operational model, commencement of new… Show more As the contracts manager for the "Through The Gate" service I mobilised, manage and co-ordinate delivery of contracts for Interserve Justice across Cheshire & Greater Manchester and Merseyside, and Sodexo in Cumbria & Lancashire. Working in partnership with the Community Rehabilitation Companies in each CPA to meet the needs of referred offenders both in custody and the community, to reduce the risk of future reoffending. The development of the TR operational model, commencement of new relationships and stakeholder engagement was a key part of the mobilisation of this extensive contract across 12 prisons and two community services. Show less

Leading the operational requirements of the "Through The Gate" services in HLNY, CGM, Merseyside, Cumbria & Lancashire and Northumbria. Managing and co-ordinating delivery of all Shelters Transforming Rehabilitation contracts for Interserve Justice and Sodexo. Working in partnership with Community Rehabilitation Companies, NPS, prisons and fellow tier 2 &3 providers in each CPA to meet the needs of referred offenders. Managing services both in custody and the community, to find… Show more Leading the operational requirements of the "Through The Gate" services in HLNY, CGM, Merseyside, Cumbria & Lancashire and Northumbria. Managing and co-ordinating delivery of all Shelters Transforming Rehabilitation contracts for Interserve Justice and Sodexo. Working in partnership with Community Rehabilitation Companies, NPS, prisons and fellow tier 2 &3 providers in each CPA to meet the needs of referred offenders. Managing services both in custody and the community, to find innovative solutions to empower offenders, support their return to independence and reduce the risk of future reoffending. Show less

Service manager for the regional NOMs custodial accommodation contract. Responsible for the provision of Finance Benefit and Debt advice along with Accommodation advice and interventions to ensure 100% prisoners had their social and economic needs met to prepare for independence, keep access and improve a home and reduce risk of future reoffending. Working across NW region in partnership with Governors, NOMs, community and custodial stakeholders to find innovative solutions to over coming… Show more Service manager for the regional NOMs custodial accommodation contract. Responsible for the provision of Finance Benefit and Debt advice along with Accommodation advice and interventions to ensure 100% prisoners had their social and economic needs met to prepare for independence, keep access and improve a home and reduce risk of future reoffending. Working across NW region in partnership with Governors, NOMs, community and custodial stakeholders to find innovative solutions to over coming historical justice and resettlement barriers for offenders such as the design and development of the Lancashire Offender Protocol. Show less

During my role as Service Manager for Greater Manchester Offenders Project (GMOP) I mobilised and managed the cross district community contract to rehouse offenders individuals leaving custody and returning to Greater Manchester. This was the first cross district contract within GM and an innovative pilot. Prior to my role at GMOP I facilitated the mobilisation of and subsequently managed the Stockport Offenders Service. This community based service supported individuals on licence or… Show more During my role as Service Manager for Greater Manchester Offenders Project (GMOP) I mobilised and managed the cross district community contract to rehouse offenders individuals leaving custody and returning to Greater Manchester. This was the first cross district contract within GM and an innovative pilot. Prior to my role at GMOP I facilitated the mobilisation of and subsequently managed the Stockport Offenders Service. This community based service supported individuals on licence or community orders to address their accommodation and other resettlement needs. Show less