Thomas Elton Email & Phone Number

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Leicester, England, United Kingdom

During my most recent job role, I managed the BPS professional development portfolio to ensure the delivery of high-quality learning opportunities to professionals. I formulated impactful strategies to enhance participation, boost revenue, diversify income streams, broaden learning offerings, and optimise existing processes. I directed the smooth digitilisation of learning products aimed at fostering global access and participation rates. I also implemented LMS and ensured a positive user experience. Along with all these duties, I expanded the stakeholder network and cultivated relationships to maximise the engagement of top-tier SMEs.● Attained a 250% increase in professional development revenue over five years and 70% in bottom line whilst reducing expenditures.● Ensured timely and cost-effective development of learning products by devising a robust programme management framework.● Integrated quality assurance framework and standards for all professional development outputs, resulting in optimised overall quality based on customer feedback.● Augmented the usage of learning tools and impact on delivered products and services, including the design of e-learning by improving the skill set of the professional development team.● Generated additional income by negotiating mutually beneficial partnerships with external organisations.

Leicester

In this role, I executed a new project for bridging skills gaps, leading to the creation of four core learning courses utilised various times every year. I assessed the impact of conferences and professional development courses by revamping the feedback strategy. I also tracked and reported on KPIs to enable data-driven informed decision-making.● Led successful organisation and management of scientific conferences, events, and professional development functions by managing a staff of 10 members.● Ensured positive customer experience and streamlined booking process for activities by investing in and implementing new systems.● Drove financial performance of both conferences and professional development activities YoY whilst consistently delivering work within budget constraints.● Attained notable cost reductions by renegotiating outsourcing agreements with third-party vendors.

Leicester, England, United Kingdom

As a project manager, I exerted an impact on national and local strategies through evidence-based reporting to senior leaders. I performed longitudinal impact studies to assess the efficacy of training programs and their influence on teaching practices, leading to securing additional funding due to positive outcomes.• Ensured availability of high-quality provision across the region by expanding the pool of subject matter experts provided training.• Delivered top-tier science-based training to schools/educators and led multiple projects and national contract projects within time and budget constraints whilst meeting KPIs.

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Boosted participation in a mentoring scheme and accessed engaging students from 'hard to reach' schools.• Built and conducted successful "train the trainer" sessions for undergraduates working in schools and attained positive feedback and high levels of satisfaction.• Ensured successful bidding for securing additional funding to support projects via research project completion on the impact of Aimhigher initiatives across Birmingham.

Royal Leamington Spa, England, United Kingdom

• Delivery of STEM activities to secondary school students across the country.• Organisation and management of a range of STEM residentials for 12-18 year olds.• Stakeholder engagement with global companies.

Royal Sutton Coldfield, England, United Kingdom

• Development of training partnerships with external organisations including large multinational companies.• Delivery of training to employees.