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Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Supporting local government with Digital Transformation by translating high level strategies into implementation plans, with a focus on local priorities aligning to National outcomes.Passionate about benefit driven, user centred solutions and maximising efficiencies; time efficiencies, cost savings and resource. Leading on improving outcomes and new ways of working in digital environments, mindful of culture, workforce skills & planning and the challenges limiting development opportunities. Reviewing target operating models and exploring scalability via centralised services and National platforms to adopt ´whole ´ organisational and sector approaches.

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Business Gateway National UnitEmbedding digital accessibility by developing policies and procedures, awareness workshops and professional training. Creation of a CPD curriculum and opportunities for members (32 local authorities) linking to Scottish Government priorities, economic recovery plans, market failures and service re-design. Project planning and management, offering smarter/agile working and implementation of high level strategies via operational solutions to networks, businesses and communities to maximise positive impact and outcomes.

Scottish Borders

Develop and deliver personalised programmes, to maximise the potential of individuals through enterprise activities, transformative learning, coaching and mentoring.Promoting self awareness, confidence and leadership by applying various theories and models, including Human Givens Theory and Johari Window. Experience in working with children, and young people, families and school communities through transformative learning, self-development and realisation. I have identified one of my passions; to support individuals through life transitions, alternative learning, and rebound from difficult times (often deemed as failure) and embrace the sheer beauty of diversity and inclusion.I am an innovative disruptor who appreciates that we all process life's challenges and events differently and for many of us, they can become overwhelming - the question is, 'what is the solution?' That must be carefully tailored to the individuals involved.

Denholm, Scotland, United Kingdom

Leading the committee and organisation to enable it to fulfil its purpose: the committee and the staff, external stakeholders/community. Development and revision of all policies and procedures at local and national level. Supporting the managing practitioner with business development, recruitment and funding opportunities. Planning and preparation of committee meetings and the AGM.

Galashiels, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom

To provide a coherent and integrated approach to the management and provision of Work Placement and Employer Engagement across all curricular areas. With reference to Work Placement activity & Employer Engagement contribute to the development and implementation of the College Corporate and Operational Plan.Provide support to the Assistant Principals and Curriculum Learning Managers across all Curricular Areas, with leadership responsibilities for a team of 10. Customer service management, optimisation of procedures and complaint resolution – escalated point of contact for unresolved issues. Sourcing of partnership agreements and frameworks including voluntary and third sector community projects.

Hawick, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom

Management and delivery of high quality advice and support to start-up and existing businesses within the Scottish Borders.Develop and maintain effective relationships with individual business owners, business networks, financiers and other stakeholders including public sector agency partners and Prince's Trust.Financial and business planning, HR management and advice, marketing, advertising and digital strategies. Advise and completion of EU funding applications.Planning and delivery of Finance, Bookkeeping, Business Planning, Marketing and DigitalBoost workshops.Collaborative projects with Scottish Enterprise, Social Enterprise Chamber, Visit Scotland and MBTAG.

United Kingdom, Dubai, France

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