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Guildford, England, United Kingdom

Lead a team of training and events experts to plan, organize, create content and deliver a wide range of activities that support AQA’s strategic objectives, specifically, supporting the use of AQA products, aid retention, grow customers, sales and market share, support teacher’s professional development and enhance AQA’s brand, influence and reputation. Provide strategic leadership identifying and overseeing development and delivery of industry leading events.

England, United Kingdom

Part of the senior leadership team, and reporting direct to COO and CEO, manage new and existing partnerships with commercial, technical, events and education organisations.Lead the implementation of our strategy in becoming an accredited education providerEngage with a range of stakeholders at all levels outside and within ReThink leading to an integrated, informed and structured business strategy to take ReThinks business into next 5-10 years and beyondActively seek out… Show more Part of the senior leadership team, and reporting direct to COO and CEO, manage new and existing partnerships with commercial, technical, events and education organisations.Lead the implementation of our strategy in becoming an accredited education providerEngage with a range of stakeholders at all levels outside and within ReThink leading to an integrated, informed and structured business strategy to take ReThinks business into next 5-10 years and beyondActively seek out potential investment, alignment and support from a range of partners in education/entrepreneurship and marketing industries, deploying a set of critical assessment skills and analysis to ensure strategic alignment and impact.Manage the budget, reporting and performance of Rethinks commercial targets and work with colleagues to monitor the quality of Rethinks Events and Education ProgrammeLead and contribute to ad hoc collaborative project work in Rethink Show less

London, England, United Kingdom

Part of the senior leadership team, heading up the planning and delivery of the events programme which is core to both commercial success of business and also engagement with students and business partnersThe Rethink Academy provide training and support for thousands of clients all over the world, providing coaching programmes, online training and insights and webinar based discovery sessions hosted by business professionals from all over the world.I work across various teams to ensure… Show more Part of the senior leadership team, heading up the planning and delivery of the events programme which is core to both commercial success of business and also engagement with students and business partnersThe Rethink Academy provide training and support for thousands of clients all over the world, providing coaching programmes, online training and insights and webinar based discovery sessions hosted by business professionals from all over the world.I work across various teams to ensure the smooth delivery of 200+ webinars and 8 large online conference workshops a year and also promote Rethinks coaches to partners platforms across webinars, podcasts and online digital campaigns. Show less

London, England, United Kingdom

Helping students access University and higher/further education by removing the financial barriers to entry. Primary role function is to develop partnerships with Universities and FE organisations across the South East of UK and create collaboration opportunities to help reach students and provide them with the information, financial support and advice they need to help them get where they need to be.

Westminster, London

Provide executive-level leadership to an events and exhibition team of approximately 20 from multiple disciplines, including: sales, marketing, production, and content creation. Oversee operational delivery of events (approximately 50 per year), exhibitions, and engagement programmes.Create, curate, and communicate key initiatives and programme elements aligned with core business plan objectives. Ensure positioning of ICE as a brand and as the global home of civil engineering… Show more Provide executive-level leadership to an events and exhibition team of approximately 20 from multiple disciplines, including: sales, marketing, production, and content creation. Oversee operational delivery of events (approximately 50 per year), exhibitions, and engagement programmes.Create, curate, and communicate key initiatives and programme elements aligned with core business plan objectives. Ensure positioning of ICE as a brand and as the global home of civil engineering, supporting 93K global members. Increased member engagement by 50% through the knowledge event programme. Concurrently lead the commercial team with a revenue target of £1M, including account management of commercial partnerships (with senior accounts worth £50K to £250K). Utilised various strategies to develop partnerships with commercial industry partners as well as similar organisations and associations in order to expand ICE representation across the wider civil engineering industry.Year on year delivery of high-quality event programme of 50-60 events held in London, wider UK regions and also internationally. Event Programme consisted of forum-based lectures, workshop and conferences for 50-500 delegates and included various prestige dinners, award events, drinks receptions for high level industry figures Transformed the online engagement knowledge programme by ensuring the event and exhibition programmes were ‘digital first’ – significantly engaging with a much wider audience and increasing stakeholders reach both domestically and internationally by 50%.Development and delivery of new £1M exhibition space at HQ in London, as well as an online virtual exhibition. Effectuate a four-year exhibition programme. The current exhibit (titled “Water-from Source to Tap”) uses visual story-telling to demonstrate the impact civil engineers have on transforming lives and safeguarding society. https://www.ice.org.uk/water Show less

United Kingdom

Event Management9 years hands on experience. Responsible for all Conferences and Workshops for Organisations, ranging in size from 40-100 delegates in a small conference Room to 8,500 people at the 02 Arena. Events included Music Events, Charity Balls and Sports Events working with a range of artists and agencies at venues such as Excel London, Brighton Centre, BIC, Blenheim Palace, Hampton Court Palace and the 02 Arena London.Project ManagementManaging a range of projects aside… Show more Event Management9 years hands on experience. Responsible for all Conferences and Workshops for Organisations, ranging in size from 40-100 delegates in a small conference Room to 8,500 people at the 02 Arena. Events included Music Events, Charity Balls and Sports Events working with a range of artists and agencies at venues such as Excel London, Brighton Centre, BIC, Blenheim Palace, Hampton Court Palace and the 02 Arena London.Project ManagementManaging a range of projects aside to the event management including the installation of a full broadcast TV studio, managing the launch of a new TV Channel on Sky, launching a magazine that printed over 1 million copies and featured in the Mail on Sunday.Marketing and PRWorking closely with the Managing Director to manage all PR and marketing, responsibilities involved forming and managing relationships with a range of charities including Make-A-Wish Foundation UK, The Princes Trust, GOSH and many others. Also worked abroad in South Africa on a number of projects including a housing and childrens aid project in the township of Khayletsha.Operational ManagementRunning both the TV Channel, studio, event productions and also managing various film shoots on locations.Employing and managing a range of teams for different aspects of my job - Event production, TV Production, Administration, Security. The largest event worked on involved a team of 500 at which I was Event Director.Facilities ManagementFor 9 years managing the premises for 2 businesses, including all Health and Safety, Maintenance, Repair and procurement of new equipment. Managing all the ongoing contracts and also ensuring all new staff members carry out correct induction procedures.Office ManagementGeneral office management and administration, budget reporting, invoice and purchase administration, payroll administration. Management of staff and also assisting Managing Director with diary management. Show less

Inputted at the launch of start up TV company in Feb 2004, which gave great insight and knowledge of all the aspects of setting up and running a new business. The principle aim of the company was to bring music tuition to a wider audience through Satellite TV. It was the first of its kind in world and joined initially as a Director responsible for all Commercial, Business Development, PR and communication operations as well as working with the investment board to develop long term… Show more Inputted at the launch of start up TV company in Feb 2004, which gave great insight and knowledge of all the aspects of setting up and running a new business. The principle aim of the company was to bring music tuition to a wider audience through Satellite TV. It was the first of its kind in world and joined initially as a Director responsible for all Commercial, Business Development, PR and communication operations as well as working with the investment board to develop long term strategic vision. In September 2004 took over as Managing Director of the company and personally dealt with a range of responsibilities including product marketing, branding, promotion and forming strategic partnerships in Music/TV broadcasting industry.On a day to day basis worked closely with Sales, production, editing and marketing teams, overseeing projects and identifying revenue streams, contra-deals, strategic alliances to enable greater brand and competitive advantage within the market place.Also attended various trade shows and exhibitions, (UK, US and Europe wide) attended conferences and meetings with industry partners and general public to market and promote companies products and brand.The company was sold on and relocated in May 2005, at which point left the company and sought out a new challenge. Show less

Principally a project manager working within the Leisure Services Department. Main function was as Event/Project Manager at all levels, with responsibility for large budgets and project teams.Worked on large scale events such as Hampshire Youth Games, Active8 Youth Open day, and the Aldershot Army Show. Gained a great deal of leadership and team management skills within this rol and also undertook on the job training including a Project Management Course, Event Safety and Event… Show more Principally a project manager working within the Leisure Services Department. Main function was as Event/Project Manager at all levels, with responsibility for large budgets and project teams.Worked on large scale events such as Hampshire Youth Games, Active8 Youth Open day, and the Aldershot Army Show. Gained a great deal of leadership and team management skills within this rol and also undertook on the job training including a Project Management Course, Event Safety and Event Design and Management courses.Along with the project management role of the events, was also able to demonstrate strong Marketing and PR skills to promote and raise awareness of local government products and services from my department with Leisure and Community Services covering the Arts, Sports, Youth and Community. Developed partnerships with a range of public service partners including Police, Army, Local Education Authorities’, Social Services and Youth Services. This part of the role involved meeting with local officials and key members of the community on a regular basis, which involved presenting information to a large number of people.In addition to events was also Project manager on diverse range of initiatives including consultation, design, construction and opening of a £250k Skate Park. Also researched, designed and launched the UK’s first local government ‘Community Text Messaging Service – Infotxt’.Because of the nature of Local Government, role had a level of responsibility for the production of strategic plans, marketing plans and research and consultation documents on a regular basis. Show less

Ba (Hons) Degree, Leisure And Event Management

3 A-Levels And 9 Gcses