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Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

The National Association for Voluntary and Community Action is the national membership body for local support organisations, building a thriving voluntary and community sector. As the new Chair of NAVCA I bring bold, strategic thinking with a fresh and inclusive approach to leadership, with direct experience and understanding of leadership in the infrastructure sector, a passion for communities and the local organisations that serve them. This together with an understanding of governance and the challenges Boards face, my role is to work collaboratively to lead the strategic development of the organisation over the coming years.

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

As a Non-Exec Director, I contribute knowledge and experience of business and social enterprise development, EEDI, HR, collaboration and partnership and community engagement to support the development and sustainability of the company. BrisDoc is an employee owned, Social Enterprise delivering a range of Primary Care Services including the Urgent Care Service for BNSSG, a number of GP Practices and Bristol’s Homeless Health Service.

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Providing strategic knowledge and expertise in the areas of business development, HR, community engagement, funding, collaboration and partnership to support the ongoing development and resilience of St. Paul's Carnival. SPCIC is a Community Interest Company (CIC) formed in 2017 to help create a stable and sustainable future for this iconic event. As a non-Exec Director I work to promote and celebrate African Caribbean culture and traditions, and to help run an accessible and inclusive world-class Carnival and supporting events. The CIC works with local people to increase economic benefits to the community.

Bristol, United Kingdom

Consultancy; Capacity Building, Organisational Development, Leadership Development.Taking an holistic approach to organisational development. Experienced in strategic planning and development, performance analysis, interim management, business and enterprise development.Coaching: Qualified and experienced development Coach able to work with Senior, Middle and emerging managers. Keen interest in embedding diversity (all characteristics) in management. Mentoring: Professional mentor with experience across private, public and voluntary sectors.

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

C-Suite, SLT, Executive Development Coach and Mentor. CMC works to create high performing leaders and organisations. With a track record across corporate, governmental, not-for-profits and charities, we value integrity, ethical practice and the developing strength of diversity whilst providing radical and challenging interventions. Our work is supportive, enabling and highly solution focussed based on encouraging new thinking. Ours is not a "prescriptive" practice; we build trust to get behind the surface to deep rooted issues and to formulate owned solutions.

Bristol

Providing corporate governance and strategic leadership for the currently named, Colston Hall, which is run by Bristol Music Trust, an independent organisation and registered charity created to develop the Hall’s artistic programme and promote music and music making in Bristol. Bristol Music Trust is an exciting independent venture with two distinct aims. Firstly to manage the operations of Colston Hall developing a diverse musical programme, leading a major capital refurbishment programme and securing its commercial success. Secondly to drive forward music across Bristol; working in partnership with city wide organisations; leading on musical education, commissioning new works, supporting local musicians, and promoting music across all communities to build on the vibrant talent already in the city.

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Babbasa is a Bristol-based social enterprise offering support services in career-orientated event management, skills training, mentoring schemes, recruitment and consultancy services to third party agencies; for the benefit of young people from less advantaged communities. As Operations Associate and a member of the Senior Leadership Team, my role is to audit all operational systems in advance of setting up a programme of development and improvement to increase efficiency and impact across a number of programmes.

Bristol, United Kingdom

Responsible for the vision, strategic leadership and efficient management of Voscur and the development of a strong, vibrant and independent VCSE sector in Bristol and the surrounding areas. Key to my role is the development of effective and influential partnerships, networks and working relationships with relevant local, regional and national agencies in order to lead, promote and represent Voscur and the sector.www.voscur.org

Bristol, United Kingdom

The West of England Civil Society Partnership (WoECSP) is a registered Community Interest Company established by Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector (VCSE) infrastructure and support organisations across the West of England. The partnership, originally established in 2011, brings together Voscur, CVS South Gloucestershire, The Care Forum, Voluntary Action North Somerset, Wesport, West of England Rural Network and the newly formed B&NES Third Sector Group.The role of the Partnership is to provide leadership, support and coordination for the VCSE sector across the West of England together with a voice and focus for the VCSE sector to engage in, influence and scrutinise policy and strategic development at a West of England level.https://www.voscur.org/resources/woecsp

Bristol, United Kingdom

The Commission for Race Equality works strategically to find solutions to inequality and bias in Bristol through policy development and by providing scrutiny on issues related to race inequality and bias. The Commission works in alignment with the Bristol Manifesto for Race Equality and the One City Plan, and Commissioners adhere to guidelines and codes of practice to ensure their work is conducted with transparency and efficiency. Whilst the focus of its remit is race equality, the Commission recognises intersectionality in support of all protected characteristics as well as inequality across social, economic and geographic indices. The Commission works with a range of individuals and organisations who are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Listed among the Top 100 Women in the West

Bristol, United Kingdom

Working in partnership to identify the key issues for women in Bristol and to produce an agreed Women’s Strategy for Bristol. The Bristol Women’s Strategy will be the mechanism by which the City demonstrates its progress on meeting the obligations of the Council for European Municipalities and Regions Charter for Equality of Women and Men in Local Life.

Bristol, United Kingdom

Leadership Team member, trainer and facilitator for The National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI); an international, non-profit, leadership development organisation that empowers individuals and businesses to embrace diversity by identifying, recognising and celebrating difference. NCBI aims to help remove the discriminatory barriers to create effective, cooperative and productive individuals, communities and businesses.

Bristol, United Kingdom

Contributing to strategic development and leadership of large FE provision; leadership of the Governing Body in the absence of the Chair, Lead Governor for Safeguarding and member of Curriculum & Quality Sub Committee.

Bristol, United Kingdom

Lead for strategic planning and development with overall responsibility for business and market development, finances, contracts (inc. local and national bids and tenders), human resources and premises. SkillsActive National Council member.

Bristol, United Kingdom

Working strategically with multi-agency, cross sector colleagues to ensure the Board functions well and drives forward its strategy and business plan. Raised awareness in safeguarding within the voluntary and community sector (VCS) and within the wider Bristol community. Also, acted as a conduit for effective communication between the VCS and the Local Safeguarding BoardAs Chair of The BSCB Training Sub Committee; directing the work and priorities to ensure that there is adequate knowledge, skills and training for staff and practitioners across Bristol. Undertaking Serious Case Reviews as required.

Bristol, United Kingdom

New business development and account management for specialist IT recruitment and resourcing. Client portfolio included Cap Gemini and E3 Media. Responsible for sourcing new business, high level client liaison, search and placement.

Bristol, United Kingdom

Responsible for marketing and public relations for Bristol's first 'Black-box' kerbside recycling campaign including liaison and collaboration with local authority, print and broadcast media and local communities and stakeholders. Also responsible for seasonal campaigns and educational outreach with schools and community groups.

Bristol, United Kingdom

HR professional within international market development division of Unilever Plc. Responsible for company wide employee relations including liaison with senior management, graduate recruitment and training and development programmes.

Diploma, Management

Activities and Societies: Chartered Management Institute

Postgraduate (Masters Level) Award, Coaching & Mentoring