As part of the Senior Leadership Team I'm building global partnerships (governments, school groups and global organisations) to create and deliver world-class education solutions.

Senior global skills educational professional with experience in leading and managing complex TVET operations and projects. Working across a range of international markets, I use my experience and knowledge of global markets to provide product insights, access to influential networks, support design of skills systems and support or manage the delivery of international development programmes. I’m experienced in:International strategy and business developmentTarget market… Show more Senior global skills educational professional with experience in leading and managing complex TVET operations and projects. Working across a range of international markets, I use my experience and knowledge of global markets to provide product insights, access to influential networks, support design of skills systems and support or manage the delivery of international development programmes. I’m experienced in:International strategy and business developmentTarget market research and insightsSustainable, long-term growthIdentifying gaps to fill within international marketsDevelopment of international partnershipsPartnership brokerageCultural awareness, etiquette and requirementsAdvice and guidance on development of technical and vocational education systemsCompetency and certification Framework designLabour migrationTechnical assistance on skills development projectsGovernment liaison Global standards for skills educationProgramme management Show less

As CEO of Fifty Shades Greener UK, I’m excited to be building on the international success of Fifty Shades Greener by bringing their action-based learning solutions for green and sustainability skills to the UK. We recognise the need to demystify sustainability education at all levels, including delivery and help support an accelerated pathway to net zero. We have developed a total solution for organisations looking to develop a culture of sustainability. Working with education providers… Show more As CEO of Fifty Shades Greener UK, I’m excited to be building on the international success of Fifty Shades Greener by bringing their action-based learning solutions for green and sustainability skills to the UK. We recognise the need to demystify sustainability education at all levels, including delivery and help support an accelerated pathway to net zero. We have developed a total solution for organisations looking to develop a culture of sustainability. Working with education providers and employers we work with you to embed our 3 levels of training - Green Skills for Life, Green Skills for Managers and ESG for Leaders. Our Green Skills in a Box package includes a range of toolkits to adopt and successfully deliver our programmes within your existing provisions or workplace. We are with you every step of the way and with access to the Fifty Shades Greener data portal you will easily be able to demonstrate the impact you are having.I started working with Fifty Shades Greener in 2021 as an independent consultant and from my 20 years’ experience in international education knew Raquel and her team had developed sustainability programmes that enable change. Programmes that raise awareness of sustainability issues and also impart skills to empower individuals to act in the fight against climate change. During the last two years, it has been great to see the momentum growing behind green and sustainability education here in the UK and internationally. For over 20 years I have worked within the UK and global Technical and Vocational Education Training sector. We have a great system of skills education in this country and I have seen the benefits at home and overseas of well delivered skills based programmes that provide economic and social benefits to individuals, organisations and nations. Imagine the impact of sector-based skills being delivered together with sustainability skills. How many people could we reach? What kind of impact could we have together? Show less

Responsible for the leadership, business growth and operations in region covering India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Pakistan markets. • Development of 3 year business plans• Introduction of new products and services to markets• Management of multi-million pound P&L• Introduced and overseen company wide customer excellence programme to region.• Undertaken market reviews and presented findings to City & Guilds board.• Introduced channel partners to support and… Show more Responsible for the leadership, business growth and operations in region covering India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Pakistan markets. • Development of 3 year business plans• Introduction of new products and services to markets• Management of multi-million pound P&L• Introduced and overseen company wide customer excellence programme to region.• Undertaken market reviews and presented findings to City & Guilds board.• Introduced channel partners to support and accelerate growth of new products to market.• Leading organisational change within market Show less

I was responsible for the development of partnerships to support City & Guilds international development work and commercial strategy. This included the management of key accounts and key stakeholders involved in the delivery of high value projects.

As part of the City & Guilds Global Projects work I was responsible for the programme management of a multiple million pound project in Saudi Arabia. City & Guilds was commissioned to develop and quality assure assessments as part of national investment programme into their technical and vocational education system.

Supporting the growth of City & Guilds International this business development role focuses on the Caribbean, Europe and Middle East markets through a provision of vocational education products and consultancy services. The emphasis is on collaborative working with key partners around the world in order to create new markets or grow existing ones so that more people can have access to high quality vocational education. This role requires an entrepreneurial skill set which has given me a… Show more Supporting the growth of City & Guilds International this business development role focuses on the Caribbean, Europe and Middle East markets through a provision of vocational education products and consultancy services. The emphasis is on collaborative working with key partners around the world in order to create new markets or grow existing ones so that more people can have access to high quality vocational education. This role requires an entrepreneurial skill set which has given me a creative license to think differently about the way City & Guilds executes its business. Show less

I began my career at City & Guilds working as a Development Analyst but was quickly promoted to the Development Manager within the first 6 months of joining. Managing large operational teams I was responsible for team performance, business improvement and change management. Staff productivity is key working in operational environments and during this time I used various individual and team motivational techniques that successfully contributed to more efficient and effective working practices.… Show more I began my career at City & Guilds working as a Development Analyst but was quickly promoted to the Development Manager within the first 6 months of joining. Managing large operational teams I was responsible for team performance, business improvement and change management. Staff productivity is key working in operational environments and during this time I used various individual and team motivational techniques that successfully contributed to more efficient and effective working practices. I also managed one the largest organisational change management programmes with the introduction of a new operating platform to the business. Show less

During my time at Virgin Holidays it provided me with a foundation from which I built my career. Working for such a forward thinking, innovative and customer centric organisation meant that I was able to use my experience to articulate ideas and develop business improvements at my following employer with confidence. I am proud to have worked for such an iconic brand of which others are keen to emulate.