Charlotte von Sicard
Responsible Business Manager at Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP- Claim this Profile
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LinkedIn User
Charlotte has been my manager at Wessex Cancer Trust for the duration of my time at the charity. She has the ability to bring the very best out in people, her warmth, compassion, energy and kindness make her someone that you want to be around and to perform well for. This, coupled with her professionalism, knowledge of the third sector, decision making, efficiency, management style and organisational skills makes her the most perfect line manager and colleague. She nurtures and builds such wonderful relationships and really makes a difference to so many people that she comes into contact with, from volunteers, to supporters, to corporate contacts and visitors to the centre. Her leadership skills are relentlessly upbeat, honest, fair and inspiring, an unforgettable manager, person and human being in general.
LinkedIn User
Charlotte has been my manager at Wessex Cancer Trust for the duration of my time at the charity. She has the ability to bring the very best out in people, her warmth, compassion, energy and kindness make her someone that you want to be around and to perform well for. This, coupled with her professionalism, knowledge of the third sector, decision making, efficiency, management style and organisational skills makes her the most perfect line manager and colleague. She nurtures and builds such wonderful relationships and really makes a difference to so many people that she comes into contact with, from volunteers, to supporters, to corporate contacts and visitors to the centre. Her leadership skills are relentlessly upbeat, honest, fair and inspiring, an unforgettable manager, person and human being in general.
LinkedIn User
Charlotte has been my manager at Wessex Cancer Trust for the duration of my time at the charity. She has the ability to bring the very best out in people, her warmth, compassion, energy and kindness make her someone that you want to be around and to perform well for. This, coupled with her professionalism, knowledge of the third sector, decision making, efficiency, management style and organisational skills makes her the most perfect line manager and colleague. She nurtures and builds such wonderful relationships and really makes a difference to so many people that she comes into contact with, from volunteers, to supporters, to corporate contacts and visitors to the centre. Her leadership skills are relentlessly upbeat, honest, fair and inspiring, an unforgettable manager, person and human being in general.
LinkedIn User
Charlotte has been my manager at Wessex Cancer Trust for the duration of my time at the charity. She has the ability to bring the very best out in people, her warmth, compassion, energy and kindness make her someone that you want to be around and to perform well for. This, coupled with her professionalism, knowledge of the third sector, decision making, efficiency, management style and organisational skills makes her the most perfect line manager and colleague. She nurtures and builds such wonderful relationships and really makes a difference to so many people that she comes into contact with, from volunteers, to supporters, to corporate contacts and visitors to the centre. Her leadership skills are relentlessly upbeat, honest, fair and inspiring, an unforgettable manager, person and human being in general.
Credentials
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Managing Mental Health (Accredited CPD)
The Mainly Mental Health Company LimitedApr, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Building Relationships Through Writing
EmphasisFeb, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Sustainability
GoodHabitzFeb, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
Google Digital GarageAug, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
People Management Skills
CIPDFeb, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Introductory Certificate in Fundraising
Institute of FundraisingJul, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Corporate Fundraising From Scratch
Amber Consulting for FundraisersSep, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP
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United Kingdom
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Responsible Business Manager
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May 2022 - Present
This role involves leading on our Responsible Business activities and coordinating our various efforts across the firm. I'm responsible for responding to client requests, sustainability questionnaires and our EcoVadis submission each year (of which we rose from Bronze to Gold Award).I also lead our community engagement activity which includes fundraising, pro bono, volunteering, supporting our WBD Foundation and match funding.
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CSR Co-ordinator
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Jan 2021 - May 2022
I am responsible for the coordination of our CSR activity including staff fundraising, volunteering and pro bono. I work closely with our facilities team on environmental work, and with various teams across the firm to ensure we're collating and pulling together our social value. This is essential in order for us to have strong impact in our local communities.
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Wessex Cancer Trust
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United Kingdom
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Regional Community Manager
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Jan 2019 - Jan 2021
In this role I managed our Regional Fundraising & Events for Wessex Cancer Trust. This included supporting and managing our three Community Engagement Managers who oversaw Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, our Events Fundraiser, and Fundraising & Events Assistant. I also managed our Business Administrator who was responsible for the fundraising team's finance.
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Community & Events Fundraiser
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Oct 2016 - Dec 2018
Within this role I managed Community Fundraising including sponsored events and external events as well as fundraising volunteers. In 2017, I raised 10% above target with Community Fundraising at the Trust raising 90% more than the year before and Events raising 100% more than the previous year. Community Fundraising at Wessex includes both myself and the Cancer Support Centres themselves. Events included myself with External Events and the London Marathon as well as a colleague organising our Internal Events.
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The Rose Road Association
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United Kingdom
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Regional Fundraiser
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Sep 2015 - Sep 2016
During my first six months at Rose Road I beat my fundraising target for Southampton & Waterside (my region) by 45%. After a reshuffle amongst the team I became Community and Sponsored Events Fundraiser achieving 80% of my target within 5 months before leaving the charity. In particular I greatly exceeded the target for Sponsored Events with the London Marathon raising 12% more and the ABP Southampton Half Marathon 112%. Within my time at Rose Road I managed both Corporates and Community groups, as well as Collection Box Sites, Sponsored Events and the running of our own events and campaigns. Campaigns including Blue Monday which involved sending handwritten cards and delivering roses to our supporters to brighten up their days and to say thank you for their support in 2015. From inception to implementation, I had management and oversight of this campaign. I also helped manage volunteers and social media.
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University of Southampton Students' Union (SUSU)
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Southampton, United Kingdom
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Pre-sessional Project Co-ordinator
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Apr 2015 - Sep 2015
In this role I was responsible for planning and running events, trips, activities and sports for 1,500 Pre-sessional students during their course. This involves managing a team of 18 helpers and a large budget of £40,000. I coordinated with other departments to create the best social programme possible and the most welcoming atmosphere. I worked on various communications including Facebook, Twitter, the SUSU website and a Pre-sessional Magazine. In this role I was responsible for planning and running events, trips, activities and sports for 1,500 Pre-sessional students during their course. This involves managing a team of 18 helpers and a large budget of £40,000. I coordinated with other departments to create the best social programme possible and the most welcoming atmosphere. I worked on various communications including Facebook, Twitter, the SUSU website and a Pre-sessional Magazine.
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University of Southampton
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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HR Administrator
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Sep 2014 - Dec 2014
In this role, I worked with both Banner and Resourcelink to enter data for temporary workers at the University. This involved handling delicate personal data and required both professionalism and proficiency of data entry. I was also charged with customer service tasks such as phone calls, over the counter discussions and use of a shared email account. Communication and accuracy were integral to this role. In this role, I worked with both Banner and Resourcelink to enter data for temporary workers at the University. This involved handling delicate personal data and required both professionalism and proficiency of data entry. I was also charged with customer service tasks such as phone calls, over the counter discussions and use of a shared email account. Communication and accuracy were integral to this role.
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University of Southampton Students' Union
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Southampton, United Kingdom
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Pre-Sessional Project Helper
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Jun 2014 - Sep 2014
During my time as Pre-sessional Helper I assisted International students settling into life in the UK before beginning their degrees. I was involved in organising and running events, providing support in personal and academic matters, and actively encouraging full integration into life as a student in Southampton. This involved over 1,500 students, and is one of the largest courses across the UK. During my time as Pre-sessional Helper I assisted International students settling into life in the UK before beginning their degrees. I was involved in organising and running events, providing support in personal and academic matters, and actively encouraging full integration into life as a student in Southampton. This involved over 1,500 students, and is one of the largest courses across the UK.
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Swansea University
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Clerical Assistant
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Aug 2014 - Aug 2014
As a temporary worker, I was charged with data checking information for the closure of a four-year project (Technocamps) in the Computer Science department of Swansea University. This role required a great eye for detail, conducting quality assessments resulting in training to use the software, which developed my computer skills. As a temporary worker, I was charged with data checking information for the closure of a four-year project (Technocamps) in the Computer Science department of Swansea University. This role required a great eye for detail, conducting quality assessments resulting in training to use the software, which developed my computer skills.
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University of Southampton
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Ambassador
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Sep 2012 - May 2014
This role was varied with my main areas of focus being representing the University at Higher Education fairs, directing tours of Highfield campus, and working in the Admission Team office answering phones and emails and being the first point of contact for many students and parents. This role was varied with my main areas of focus being representing the University at Higher Education fairs, directing tours of Highfield campus, and working in the Admission Team office answering phones and emails and being the first point of contact for many students and parents.
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Royal Marines Museum
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Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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Events and Marketing Assistant Intern
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Jul 2013 - Sep 2013
My responsibilities included responding to inquiries, assisting in the planning process of events, as well as working at the events themselves. These events ranged from Weddings, to outdoor performances of shows to the yearly Royal Marines Band Concert. With the administration side of this internship I often used the Microsoft packages, focusing mainly on Word and Excel. My responsibilities included responding to inquiries, assisting in the planning process of events, as well as working at the events themselves. These events ranged from Weddings, to outdoor performances of shows to the yearly Royal Marines Band Concert. With the administration side of this internship I often used the Microsoft packages, focusing mainly on Word and Excel.
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Education
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2011 - 2014
University of Southampton
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History -
2018 - 2018
The Open University
Introductory Course, Management & Leadership: Leading a Team -
2009 - 2011
Olchfa Comprehensive Sixth Form
A-levels, A, A, A History, English, Psychology and Welsh Baccalaureate -
2007 - 2011
Olchfa Comprehensive School
11 GCSEs - 8A*, 2A, 2B
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