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Poole, Gb

Dorset, England, United Kingdom

Oversight of the Universal Partnership mobilisation and development of drop in hubs throughout the BCP area.

South West

Responsible for the design, implementation and smooth running of numerous employability and skills projects within BCHA Learn. Managing a team to ensure quality delivery, IAG and contract compliance. Lead on project evaluation, partnership working and business development. Develop key strategic relationships and create opportunities for collaboration and growth.

Pan Dorset

To play a key role in the strategic management and business development of the curriculum. Responsible for the planning, development, monitoring and evaluation of the programme of provision, learning support services, quality assurance and staff development and training. To support the delivery of an engaging, progressive curriculum responsive to local need and communities and increase life chances through employability, independence and well-being. Inspire and support staff to be high performing and deliver outstanding teaching and learning. Responsible for business development, optimising resources, grant funding and commercial activity to increase business sustainability.

Bournemouth

Responsible for the planning and implementation of service development and improvement to meet local and national priorities. Accountable for ensuring that services lead to good outcomes for vulnerable young people. Via the Quality Assurance Framework and in accordance with Best Practice Standards implementing a robust monitoring and evaluation process.

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Responsible for engaging Engineering and Manufacturing Sector Employers in the BCHA New Directions Programme. Shaping and developing delivery of pre-employment training and projects, supporting those individuals furthest from the work place in gaining skills, confidence and experience to pursue employment and education within the Engineering and Manufacturing Sector.

National

Supporting the successful delivery of Tomorrows Peoples Programmes, ensuring that criteria and content is designed and developed in line with local needs, funding requirements and that quality is at the forefront of delivery.Responsibe for the development of and supporting with the facilitation of Quality Assurance Activities such as Observations, Sampling, Audits, Evaluation and Monitoring, Standardisation, Action Learning Groups and Consultation with partners and Stakeholders/Commissioners.

Poole Dorset

Responsible for the setting up, implementation and contract management of the Poole GP outreach operation. Building strong relationships to form a cohesive network of local services to support positive change and lasting results for unemployed patients within GP Surgeries in the Poole area. Using a strength based coaching approach to change behaviours, challenge negative patterns and promote positive decision making.

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Responsible for the contract management, quality and finance of various contracts including Government funded learning initiatives, grant funded projects and employability contracts through SFA, ESF and DWP throughout Dorset, Poole and Bournemouth.Oversee a team of 25 professionals to assist some of the most vulnerable individuals in society, tailoring support services to move clients forward into independence, further learning and work.To contribute and undertake bidding processes, as and when required, that are in support of the mission and strategy of the organisation.

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Lead IQA - responsible for quality assurance for accredited and non accredited learning. Management of several funding streams including contract managment, financial and performance reporting and course design and development.Co-author of £500k Big Lottery grant..Knowledge of audit/accreditation requirements such as Matrix, DWP, SFA.Strong staff management skills and experience of performance management and long term absence processes. Successful in building strong partnerships and networks to enhance value to current programmes and strengthen resources.Currently overseeing a successful 6 year Big Lottery Funded programme for unemployed disadvantaged adults and 2 SFA funded programmes providing personal development and employability support for 19 -24 year olds and mentoring training for over 18s wanting to develop support skills to work with others.

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Working with the Job Centre and Local employers supporting New Deal Customers in work placements, training and employment.

Assessing NVQ levels 2 3 and 4 in Advice and Guidance and Customer Service.

Poole

Launching and developing Poole Domestic Violence Service. Supporting those who are or have suffered domestic abuse. Managing the smooth running of the service, a drop in and community outreach project.

Customer service, complaints handling and resolution

Education record

Prince2, Foundation And Practitioner Certificate In Project Management

Personal Nutrition, Diploma

Education record

Managing Safely

Coaching And Mentoring, Level 5