Suzanne Watson Email and Phone Number

Working within the Horizons 2023 Programme, I manage the delivery of the Operating Model Project for the Force. This has arisen due to the additional resources available as an outcome of the uplift of new officers pledged by the current government.

Part -time work to support my new business venture. Worked within the Executive Office of the College of Arts, with a great team.

Working with a London based client to manage a portfolio of start-ups producing Technology for the Health and Wellness Sector. Projects include IMRSVRay, in collaboration with the University of Surrey and BBC, and OMVR; a mindfulness course that is taught with the aid of VR technology.

Facilitating and delivering projects at a high level, this was an extremely busy, hands on role. Sitting on eight committees and chairing one, exercising strong verbal communication. Reporting to senior and executive levels, demonstrating excellent presentation and written communication skills. This role involved facilitating workshops with groups of students, academics and senior staff and as such, required excellent research skills, strong interpersonal skills and adaptability. This role also involved the line management of two small teams.

Working with the Project team to co-ordinate student-led projects, specifically on the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Scholarship. Acting as a bridge between students and academics, utilising excellent interpersonal skills. Co-ordinated a network of 48 Student Engagement Champions, demonstrating strong leadership qualities. I delivered training sessions in the form of workshops to staff and advised on best practice.

With my background in employment coaching, I took on the role of Employment Skills Advisor within the Careers Department of the University of Lincoln. Provided careers-based coaching and mentorship for students via one to one appointments. Researched for, wrote and delivered employment skills workshops throughout each week.

Arranged student placements within schools and other organisations. I initiated and managed a small project, working on gaining non-school based placements for students on non-teaching courses.

Designed and made decorations and homeware to sell online, via craft market and from a local gift shop. Exercised strong planning, time and organisation skills. Developed the business plan to fit around raising a child alone, demonstrating resourcefulness and innovation.

Managed a caseload of vulnerable adults who were experiencing complex barriers into work. Coached people back into work, enabling them to overcome their issues via problem solving towards a solution. Delivered work skills workshops and training to small groups of service users.

Provided a virtual PA service for clients based in Brighton, Eastbourne, Chichester and London. Duties ranged from managing accounts and sending out invoices to organising events and working within the private home of a client to assist her both professionally and personally. Along with impeccable organisation skills, this role required excellent interpersonal skills and discretion in order to build trusting relationships with my clients.

Working within the Development and Alumni Relations team, I provided diary management for the Head of Development, updated the department website, proof-read marketing content, organised events and held responsibility for recording department expenses.

Various contracts throughout London. I was fortunate enough to work within a variety of industries, including, Hedge Funds, Architectural Firms, Charitable Trusts and Conference Centres.

Responsible for the project management of the new company website, which involved liaising with the web designers regarding the specifications required, working closely with the in-house design team and the marketing team to produce content for the website and tracking the progress of the project, tackling any issues that arose. I reported to the MD on a weekly basis on the progress of the project and budget. Other hands on activities were involved, such as organising product photo shoots, sending out samples, communicating with potential clients and providing cover for the showroom when required.

Set-up and managed a pop-up shop, selling Christmas cards in Central London, in order to raise funds for charity. This required excellent skills in customer service, organisation, budgeting, marketing and management (of volunteers).

Held sole responsibility for managing the catering and housekeeping for a chalet of ten guests in the French Alps. This role required excellent skills in customer service, organisation and budgeting.