Proud to be a volunteer on the board of the public sector challenge, supporting us in raising funds for cancer research. Challenging ourselves and bringing unity across the sector with partners and making new connections for a great cause.

Working with Rochford DC as PM as we migrate to a new office, a full decant of the existing site and bringing the council chamber back into use. Working with key stakeholders to support the ongoing project controls & governance requirements are robust and in place as Brentwood enters the build phase under the social housing development scheme

Net Zero Regions Pilot/ Office relocation

Supporting Regen & Place as they build a structure to deliver The Wirral Regeneration Programme.

Key responsibility to ensure all systems with Adults Social Services is “safe and legal” as NCC ceases and moves into two new authorities under Local Government Review (LGR) in April 21. • Moving three systems delivering billing, banking services and care across re-ablement, Community and rostering to meet data compliance and technical requirements.• Overview and responsibility that “third party systems” are compliant working with service leads to ensure suppliers adjust systems accordingly and services are prepared with seamless access across NASS and Public Health • Data Protection Impact Assessments for all system changes and liaising with Information Governance Teams to meet compliance requirements across adult services

Key ExperienceNovember 2016 – Current, Project Manager Business Change, SmartestEnergy (Energy/Utilities)Delivering a portfolio of projects within the Business Change function across Trading, Regulatory Risk and Treasury. Utilising Business Analysts and Subject Matter Experts to deliver the project objectives, from Initiation/Business Case to Closure• Defining the business case, requirements, project plan, governance and delivery of a new portal for customer hedging within Trading and aligning with the new organisational enterprise/CRM solution. Delivering using PRINCE project and Agile approaches. • Recovery of a crucial project overrunning by 12 months to deliver demand forecasting capability to Trading with significant company revenue P&L targets. • Defining the business case for treasury compliance change within the organisation, establishing a mandate and project definition for the sponsor, developing the rationale and gaining buy- in from senior stakeholders to establish the change requirement. • Stepping in to manage the Energy Trading Platform programme on resignation of the PM. This was running over 12 months late and had undergone 2 previous reviews of approach. I identified further serious issues concerning the expected implementation of April 2018 to senior management. This resulted in recovery activity identifying a revised implementation date, re-finance and scope review.

Project manager for the review of the strategic housing function, identifying current business process, key interactions with peer business areas, understanding synergies and benchmarking of similar models leading to recommendations for a preferred model. • Development of viable options staff model to senior management, fit for purpose and effective in line with the current and future demands for the council• Delivering the consultation in line HR guidelines Delivery of project support for the setting up of the Adult Social Service Transformation Programme in LB Haringey, consulting with the ASC leadership team and supporting the writing of project briefs which enabled the prioritisation of projects across the programme.

Interim Head of strategy for Newport City Homes in South Wales going through significant change working directly for the new CEO, supporting senior managers in planning for corporate objectives and delivering a new 5 year strategy. • Working directly with the senior management team to build the capability to deliver against aligned corporate objectives and implement the new corporate plan aligning key actions to directorate plans and strategic change projects.• The introduction of a project management approach to assist with delivery across the organisation delivering a structured approach to delivering the corporate objectives. • Working closely with the CEO and directors to ensure alignment to corporate objectives and working practices including HR process, organisational development goals and alignment with key messages to all staff

As part of a new unit within Peabody, Business Excellence, with the objective to support the New Homes Customer Care Programme my role is specifically to improve the process of setting service charges for new properties under the programme

Projaxis LtdContract assignment - Project Manager - Post Office As the Post Office undergoes separation from Royal Mail Group, managing projects in High Value Cash Supply Services, Finance & Banking Services, Software Application, & Retail Audits. - Delivery of IT solution to support national delivery and collection service- Implementation of new mortgage sales network with technical support- Managing through the full OJEU procurement process - hardware- Management of 3rd party suppliers - Pre- bid project development for new product with central government partners

Specializing in supporting providers in improving tenant sustainability and employment status for individuals aspiring and moving into independent accommodation Opsimath, "one who learns late in life", - Professional and personal development - Leadership & People skills- Understanding & applying policies- Performance Management- Conduct & Absence- professional and personal coaching- Accrediting learning through HE & Professional bodies

Project Manager, delivering the Enhanced Housing Options for The Greater Haven Housing Gateway a partnership of local authorities and housing partners in the South of Suffolk and North of Essex. Grant funded by Communities and Local Government to implement improved access to housing, support services for vulnerable people and pathways to employment.- Delivery of a web based online service working with 3rd a third party IT supplier in developing an access based service based on personal “needs”, in conjunction with the existing housing bid (allocation) system, launched in 2010. - Delivery of a range of access to housing learning interventions to housing and community led partnerships - Delivery and implementation of a universal tenant training approach providing people moving into social housing consistent financial, tenant and community advice and support across the housing sector.

Overall responsibility for the management and transformation of housing supply, temporary accommodation, youth asylum and supporting people services.

Change and improvement to process, staff restructure within the housing division within Hackney boroughImproving cross service processes between service teams to enable a “one service” approach for the homeless division and meeting key targets – reduction of TASetting up a project management approach with the senior management team – developing the plans - monitoring individual team tasks – improving internal process between departments to improve temporary accommodation case management.

Leading the programme of projects and governing over £1m of funding for Local authorities in the East of England.Developing and maintaining the relationships between the RCE, local govt and partner organisations important to the continuing programme of efficiency & improvement

Programme managing funded projects through Local government Partnerships, social services, Procurement, IT projects, leading on collaborative research with a portfolio of projects £1.5m.

Contributing to the council efficiency review – benchmarking with private companies and London councils to compile a report and spend analysis on consultancy/agency spend.

Dec 2004 to Mar 2006: Benefits Realisation Manager: Customer Service Direct - Suffolk County Council (SCC)

• Responsible for provision of programme office support for report development & delivery• Managed the project progress & evaluation process across all areas of BT Exact

1996 to 2004: Project Manager Post Office Consulting, 1994 to 1996: Operational Performance Manager (Special Delivery) Royal Mail Anglia1992 to 1994: Operational Manager RM Felixstowe1988 to 1992: Early Delivery Manager – Shift Manager