Simon Crask Email & Phone Number

Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Non-paid Director and Chairman of Northampton Gilbert and Sullivan Group

Northampton, United Kingdom

- Responsible for the on-going financial viability of the charity, including managing cash flow, financial reporting and completion of annual returns to the Charity Commission, Companies House, the Information Commission.- Contract Management with the director, musical director and orchestra- Responsible for Data protection, child protection, health & safety and risk assessment for the group.

Northampton

Responsible for:- All aspects of compliance for the organisation and deputy responsible officer.- Management of the statement of compliance process- Policy and process review/creation to ensure systems and processes aligned with the requirements of the General Conditions of Recognition, First Aid Forum and SIA (Security Industry Authority)- Process review and creation - Creation of the centre handbook- Creation of a new centre agreement- Investigating all incidents… Show more Responsible for:- All aspects of compliance for the organisation and deputy responsible officer.- Management of the statement of compliance process- Policy and process review/creation to ensure systems and processes aligned with the requirements of the General Conditions of Recognition, First Aid Forum and SIA (Security Industry Authority)- Process review and creation - Creation of the centre handbook- Creation of a new centre agreement- Investigating all incidents of malpractice and maladministration- Conducting centre monitoring visits- producing a system specification for a new centre management and assessment system Show less

To ensure the ongoing compliance

Coventry, United Kingdom

- Re -design, implementation and running of the Entity Risk Model.- Initial scoping and set up of the Delivery Hub.- The analysis of AOs and identification of Organisation for Monitoring using a risk approach (originally using a sophisticated risk analysis tool developed and managed by me)- Desk research into identified Awarding Organisations- Identification of potential areas of non-compliance (Desk Based)- Completion of Pre and Post monitoring activities as required –… Show more - Re -design, implementation and running of the Entity Risk Model.- Initial scoping and set up of the Delivery Hub.- The analysis of AOs and identification of Organisation for Monitoring using a risk approach (originally using a sophisticated risk analysis tool developed and managed by me)- Desk research into identified Awarding Organisations- Identification of potential areas of non-compliance (Desk Based)- Completion of Pre and Post monitoring activities as required – centre visits, standardisation meetings, training events etc.- Completion of the monitoring activity with the AO as required – full systems audit, focussed audit, keep in touch meeting.- Examination of evidence, questioning of senior staff to gain a full understanding of the operation of the AO against the appropriate regulatory framework – i.e. The Conditions, Stat Regs, Codes of Practice etc.- Identification of non-compliances and monitoring of action plans.- During the transition period I have undertaken Governing Body and Senior Operational Team Meetings with AOs and assessed visit reports and Statements of Compliance Show less

Northampton, United Kingdom

- Day to day co-ordination, and processing, of the recruitment of new Association Visitors- Maintenance of the paper based, and database, details of Association Visitors- Full co-ordination and organisation of each of the four day training Association Visitor and Association Visitor Co-ordinator Courses- Negotiation with venues regarding price, payment and standards of service- Organisation and preparation of all training materials required for courses- Production of all… Show more - Day to day co-ordination, and processing, of the recruitment of new Association Visitors- Maintenance of the paper based, and database, details of Association Visitors- Full co-ordination and organisation of each of the four day training Association Visitor and Association Visitor Co-ordinator Courses- Negotiation with venues regarding price, payment and standards of service- Organisation and preparation of all training materials required for courses- Production of all required reports statistics and information regarding Association Visitors- Full co-ordination of CRB checking for all Visitors Show less

Northampton, United Kingdom

• The full set up an ESF programme (Directions), including assisting in the final negotiations with the contract, producing all of the required strategies, systems of work, paperwork and service level agreements. • Developed close working partnerships with each of the eight training providers• Successful development of working relationships with partner organisations, outside referral agencies, LSC, Connexions, Youth Offending Team & Out of Schools Projects• Implementation of an… Show more • The full set up an ESF programme (Directions), including assisting in the final negotiations with the contract, producing all of the required strategies, systems of work, paperwork and service level agreements. • Developed close working partnerships with each of the eight training providers• Successful development of working relationships with partner organisations, outside referral agencies, LSC, Connexions, Youth Offending Team & Out of Schools Projects• Implementation of an Open and Competitive Tendering round to replace lost provision• Completion of Learning and Skills Council (LSC) reports and monthly monitoring returns, • Chairing of the Directions Steering Group meetings • Successfully completed and closed down the Directions Programme • Health and Safety management for NTDP and its projects• Successful monitoring and auditing of sub contracted provision and placements.• Line Management of the Directions/ NTDP Administrator • Representation of the membership at National, County and Local meetings and events including the County and Local Level NEET Forums, EMA Implementation Group, e2e Quality Group and 14-19 Groups • The organisation and running of the Directions Graduation Ceremonies • Assistance in the writing of bids for ESF funding• Attending appraisal panels for ESF Tenders with the LSC as required.• Working with Schools, EBLO and Connexions promoting alternative post 16 education routes• Exhibiting at various recruitment events promoting post 16 education, apprenticeships, e2e and pre-e2e programmes• Deputising for Manager in her absence• Joint management of the NTDP server and IT network Show less

Various

• Marketing and recruitment in each assigned area – seven counties• Recruitment of learners • Taking an average of 70 learners at any one time through the apprenticeship scheme to enable them to achieve a full framework qualification.- Covering Reception, Restaurant, Kitchen, Bar and Housekeeping• Delivery CIEH Basic Health & Safety Courses • Chairing of the Health & Safety and Key Skills Focus Groups• Responsible for Health & Safety for the company and learners on programme… Show more • Marketing and recruitment in each assigned area – seven counties• Recruitment of learners • Taking an average of 70 learners at any one time through the apprenticeship scheme to enable them to achieve a full framework qualification.- Covering Reception, Restaurant, Kitchen, Bar and Housekeeping• Delivery CIEH Basic Health & Safety Courses • Chairing of the Health & Safety and Key Skills Focus Groups• Responsible for Health & Safety for the company and learners on programme • Home Based position• Accountable for numbers of starts and achievements in areaAudit of colleagues and businesses with regard to Health & Safety Show less

Daventry

Responsible for• Management of an ESF project • Training Officer for e2e learners• Full set up and on going day to day management of a satellite training centre• Recruitment of new learners• Completion of initial assessment paperwork including writing individual development plans • Ongoing individual review of progress with learners including target setting• Delivery of training sessions The ongoing tracking and support of progressing learners