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Cheltenham, Gb

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My role is to promote and sell NCS within schools, colleges, businesses, charities, and other institutes, with the aim of inspiring young people to take part in the National Citizen Service programme. This involves building and maintaining strong, strategic relationships in order to book events, deliver events, and raise the profile of NCS. This role is pivotal to ensure that NCS Trust and Delivery Partners achieve their contracted places, and support the growth of the brand.The role… Show more My role is to promote and sell NCS within schools, colleges, businesses, charities, and other institutes, with the aim of inspiring young people to take part in the National Citizen Service programme. This involves building and maintaining strong, strategic relationships in order to book events, deliver events, and raise the profile of NCS. This role is pivotal to ensure that NCS Trust and Delivery Partners achieve their contracted places, and support the growth of the brand.The role includes a lot of face to face engagement and delivery of presentations to groups of students, from 1-1 to potentially 3-400 students at a time. Daily and weekly, I am accountable for being a key point of contact for NCS within the Bristol and Bath area, managing relationships with key stakeholders (face to face, or via phone/ email), planning and delivering successful events, keeping up to date with administration such as updating event data, working as part of a cohesive team, and following our strategy in order to achieve sign up targets and ensure the success of the contract.Monthly, I am accountable for contributing best practises within monthly sales team meetings to continuously improve our strategy, analysing data and trends to feed into future strategies for engagement, holding meetings with key stakeholders to keep them up to date with progress and success of NCS within their school/ college/ organisation/area, and creating new stakeholder relationships within the community to raise awareness of NCS further.Adhoc responsibilities include supporting members of the wider teams with their projects such as Regional Youth Boards and Action Day, training new members of the team when required, attending additional training sessions such as Safeguarding, and attending awareness raising/ networking events. Show less

Pershore, Worcestershire

In what was quite a bold move from a completely different industry, becoming the Manager at Abbey Butchers & Delicatessen opened up quite the opportunity for me to further develop myself. Abbey Butchers, trading under Ken Tallis Foods is a family run business within the food and catering sector, and a business I have worked for and helped for many years. Approached by the owner, I was asked if I would consider managing the store and help it push onwards and upwards, developing… Show more In what was quite a bold move from a completely different industry, becoming the Manager at Abbey Butchers & Delicatessen opened up quite the opportunity for me to further develop myself. Abbey Butchers, trading under Ken Tallis Foods is a family run business within the food and catering sector, and a business I have worked for and helped for many years. Approached by the owner, I was asked if I would consider managing the store and help it push onwards and upwards, developing it into a much loved, successful heart of the town business, aimed at providing something for everyone. The store itself is a Butchery and Delicatessen which produces a huge range of products every day. As part of my role, I was to also manage the outside catering aspect of the business and increase bookings for Pig Roasts and Events, which is something I have always been passionate about. Every day on the job involves being completely organised, prepared and motivated for whatever could occur in what can be a very fast-paced, extremely busy environment. Keeping customers happy is something that is always at the forefront of my mind when making decisions, and something that is crucially important at such a touch economic time for small businesses. Show less

Gloucester, United Kingdom

As part of a TUPE movement from Gloucestershire College I had a short lived, but enjoyable time with Young Gloucestershire.

Gloucester, United Kingdom

My role as the NCS Engagement Assistant consisted of more than it sounds like. Although I was employed by Gloucestershire College, I worked for the National Citizen Service, which is a youth development programme for 16-17 year olds across England and Wales. Within my role I was tasked with assisting in the recruitment of internal and external participants to the program, which would include promoting NCS to young people in schools and youth organisations. This required a good level of… Show more My role as the NCS Engagement Assistant consisted of more than it sounds like. Although I was employed by Gloucestershire College, I worked for the National Citizen Service, which is a youth development programme for 16-17 year olds across England and Wales. Within my role I was tasked with assisting in the recruitment of internal and external participants to the program, which would include promoting NCS to young people in schools and youth organisations. This required a good level of public speaking as well as maintaining relations with these organisations. Along with this I was involved in the design and delivery of presentations in schools and youth organisations/settings and assisting NCS Co-ordinator in the recruitment process end to end.I also managed our local social media pages and marketing, which required me to keep on top of brand quality and keep in line with brand expectations. I managed and designed all aspects of our social media pages. Being a young creative minded graphic designer enabled me to create new posts on an almost daily basis. Because of my graphic design background, I also managed the design and production of materials and resources throughout the department. I assisted the coordinator in all aspects of the delivery of the NCS programme within Gloucestershire college, including organising and designing all phases of the programme; risk assessments and post project paperwork, as well as being out on programme to tackle problems on the front line hands on. I also implemented our local graduate programme, which gives previous participants on the NCS programme a chance to continue their journey with us. Doing this job enabled me to do the two things I love in life. My two passions are being able to create eye catching designs through graphic design, and making a positive difference to the lives of young people, the very people that will one day be running our country. Investing my time in that, is investing in life. Show less

Gloucester, United Kingdom

As a progression from deputy team leader, I was promoted to full team leader responsibilities.I am always looking to progress in any way possible and this was a perfect opportunity to do so in an area I never dreamt I'd be passionate about. Since starting to work for NCS I found an all new love and passion for youth work, and being able to empower young people to make a difference in the world they live in. My responsibilities included:Providing leadership and guidance to… Show more As a progression from deputy team leader, I was promoted to full team leader responsibilities.I am always looking to progress in any way possible and this was a perfect opportunity to do so in an area I never dreamt I'd be passionate about. Since starting to work for NCS I found an all new love and passion for youth work, and being able to empower young people to make a difference in the world they live in. My responsibilities included:Providing leadership and guidance to the NCS Team and take responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of the participants during all parts of the programme. - Including the supervision of the team at all times – which includes 2 x 5-day away from home residential experience weeks.Ensure required paperwork is completed.Set programme objectives, to meet both team and individual needs and to deliver the expected learning outcomes.Plan and carry out regular team reflections incorporating the development of social action plans.Set and enforce appropriate disciplinary procedures in line with rules, regulations and codes of conduct.Produce risk assessments to the required standards prior to each of the NCS Team's activities.Maintain accurate records of NCS and individual performance and progress, as required.Submit accurate reports as necessary to the Line Manager to include an End of NCS Report recording the activities undertaken by each Team and individual progress.Inform coordinator of all accidents, incidents and near misses and complete appropriate paperwork.This is a role I thoroughly enjoyed and often put more of my own time into developing over the course of the programme. Show less

Gloucester, United Kingdom

As a deputy team leader it was my role to support programme leaders to develop and deliver high quality National Citizen Service programmes for young people throughout the county and enable them to participate on the programme.I had to provide leadership and guidance to the NCS Team and take responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of the participants during all parts of the programme, Including the supervision of the team at all times – which includes 2 x 5-day away from home… Show more As a deputy team leader it was my role to support programme leaders to develop and deliver high quality National Citizen Service programmes for young people throughout the county and enable them to participate on the programme.I had to provide leadership and guidance to the NCS Team and take responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of the participants during all parts of the programme, Including the supervision of the team at all times – which includes 2 x 5-day away from home residential weeks.Support the supervision of the Team’s liaison with community organisations and agencies to plan, prepare and carry out appropriate community projects in accordance with programme quality requirements.Support the setting of programme objectives, to meet both team and individual needs and to deliver the expected learning outcomes.Support the disciplinary procedures in line with Gloucestershire College's rules, regulations and codes of conduct.Produce risk assessments to the required standards prior to each of the NCS Team's activities.Maintain accurate records of NCS and individual performance and progress, as required.Promote the good name of Gloucestershire College at all times.Inform Line Manager of all accidents, incidents and near misses andcomplete appropriate paperwork.This was an intense 4 week role with a lot of responsibility. This role was really the start of the best decision I made, it enabled me to develop the lives of young people in the area, as well as continue my own development. Show less

Pershore

Stemming from my work with Orchard Catering, I started assisting with events waiting at events with Abbey Butchers. Thrown in at the deep end, my first event was the Worcester Cider & Ale Festival where I was responsible for the fast and efficient service for festival goers.Since this I have worked at a number of events and as time goes on, have been given more and more responsibility at events, including being head waiter and leading successful events. I always have and… Show more Stemming from my work with Orchard Catering, I started assisting with events waiting at events with Abbey Butchers. Thrown in at the deep end, my first event was the Worcester Cider & Ale Festival where I was responsible for the fast and efficient service for festival goers.Since this I have worked at a number of events and as time goes on, have been given more and more responsibility at events, including being head waiter and leading successful events. I always have and always will strive to give the very best service and always put absolutely everything into all that I do. I am always looking to progress my skills in all areas and believe that this is the best way to progress. Show less

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

As a sales assistant at schuh I was responsible for the high levels of customer service that are required for such a large international brand. Schuh is a very fast paced working environment that requires very high customer service skills, as well as working as part of a large ever changing team. I always gave everything to the organisation and frequently worked extra hours to help out the team in store. I was always a high performer within the store team and constantly… Show more As a sales assistant at schuh I was responsible for the high levels of customer service that are required for such a large international brand. Schuh is a very fast paced working environment that requires very high customer service skills, as well as working as part of a large ever changing team. I always gave everything to the organisation and frequently worked extra hours to help out the team in store. I was always a high performer within the store team and constantly exceeded targets. As a very energetic person, this was the perfect role to start myself on a career path. Show less

Gloucestershire

Starting from the age of 16 I started working as a waiter at a variety of different events. Having had no experience in the field I quickly got to grips with the basics of waiting. Before long I was waiting a a range of large events from weddings to summer balls and private functions. I was responsible for extremely high levels of customer service and professionalism where customers expect a very high level of service throughout their event. I attended every shift with a… Show more Starting from the age of 16 I started working as a waiter at a variety of different events. Having had no experience in the field I quickly got to grips with the basics of waiting. Before long I was waiting a a range of large events from weddings to summer balls and private functions. I was responsible for extremely high levels of customer service and professionalism where customers expect a very high level of service throughout their event. I attended every shift with a smile and put everything into giving the company a good name. Show less

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

What started as work experience hours to comply with my sixth form education, my time at Cotswold Style soon became more than this. Within the first couple of weeks here assisting with day to day jobs around the office I found a new love and passion for Graphic Design. Having been very creatively led for most of my life, and having previously leaned towards product design and 3D art, Graphic Design very quickly became second nature. Working alongside the designer for the… Show more What started as work experience hours to comply with my sixth form education, my time at Cotswold Style soon became more than this. Within the first couple of weeks here assisting with day to day jobs around the office I found a new love and passion for Graphic Design. Having been very creatively led for most of my life, and having previously leaned towards product design and 3D art, Graphic Design very quickly became second nature. Working alongside the designer for the magazine, I was taught skills across the adobe software, and this along with self teaching, I soon became quite fluent across this and helped in the design of some of the magazines advertisements. This work experience led me to want to continue with graphic design professionally and therefore applied for the Graphic Design course at Gloucestershire College, in which I achieved a Triple Grade Distinction, Distinction, Distinction.I can't thank this organisation enough for what they started for me. Show less

Extended Diploma (Btec), Graphic Design, Triple Distinction

Between 2013 and 2015 I completed an extended diploma in Graphic Design at Gloucestershire College. The 2-year course taught me the likes.

As-Levels, Product Design, Business Studies, Fine Art, C

Activities and Societies: Student Mentor Having achieved my GCSE's in the summer of 2012, I started sixth form and completed my AS-Levels.

High School, Gcse, 11 Gcse'S A* - C

Activities and Societies: Graphic Design Club, Engineering Club, Cooking Club Having attended Cheltenham Bournside School since 2007, I.