-Undertook a successful review of Bradford Councils Youth Provision in 2014 with two fantastic colleagues at People, Dialogue, and Change. Council took on board our recommendations in deciding strategy to address major challenges in 2015/16. -In 2013 helped Sefton Youth Service develop a new approach on performance management that will improve impact outcome measurement and commissioning of services. -Led the support work in 2011 and 2012 for the twelve Youth Innovation Zones funded… Show more -Undertook a successful review of Bradford Councils Youth Provision in 2014 with two fantastic colleagues at People, Dialogue, and Change. Council took on board our recommendations in deciding strategy to address major challenges in 2015/16. -In 2013 helped Sefton Youth Service develop a new approach on performance management that will improve impact outcome measurement and commissioning of services. -Led the support work in 2011 and 2012 for the twelve Youth Innovation Zones funded by the Children's Improvement Board. This culminated in a report and 12 powerful case studies reflecting new thinking and learning. The projects highlighted and shared important lessons in local provision-shaping, giving young people a voice, and new practice in areas such as social media and family support.-Reviewed options for commissioning new activities for young people for Bury Council in autumn 2011. Report and recommendations subsequently adopted by Council for implementation in 2012.-Reviewed contracting arrangements and brokered new collaborative working relationships between delivery partners in teenage sexual health services for Salford NHS in 2011. "Tony's people skills have helped establish strong working relationships in an area previously thought intractable. He has no hesitation in rolling his sleeves up and getting on with the job in hand, cutting through personal smokescreens and developing straightforward, professional, deliverable outcomes for contractors and commissioners." Geoff Holliday, Head of Sexual Health, NHS Salford. Show less

Driving implementation for DSCF of new integrated support for young people. Brokered establishment of Connexions Parterships and other multi-agency arrangements.

Ensuring govt training programmes delivered client outcomes, leading development work on training and skills strategy.

Setting up and handling contract negotiations with new employer-led councils, improving local training market and outcomes.