Amanda Ankin

Operations Director at Suffolk Chamber of Commerce
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(386) 825-5501
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Chantry, England, United Kingdom, GB
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Jane Billing

Amanda, always organises a well run Suffolk Chamber event. Anything anybody needs at the events, Amanda is on hand to assist. I would certainly recommend Amanda to others.

Ursula Austin

Amanda is a superb networker and organiser of "high value" events. As an added bonus, she is also a very nice and supportive person, it s a pleasure of being involved with Amanda in the business world.

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Credentials

  • CIPD HR Administration Level 3
    CIPD

Experience

  • Suffolk Chamber of Commerce
    • United Kingdom
    • Information Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Operations Director
      • Aug 2017 - Present

      As Operations Director I ensure Suffolk Chamber provides a smooth, efficient service that meets the expectations and needs of our customers and stakeholders. Working alongside the Chief Executive, I provide a leadership support function to the Chamber teams that is in line with our values and ensure ongoing communication and continuous improvement.

    • Head of Chamber Services
      • Jan 2015 - Aug 2017

      As a senior manager at Suffolk Chamber of Commerce I manage teams based in Lowestoft, Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds. My remit includes the operational management of the following teams: marketing & communications, networking events, international trade and export documentation and Lowestoft Vision (Business Improvement District in Lowestoft). CIPD qualified, I manage HR issues for Suffolk Chamber including recruitment and retention as well as delivering appraisals and performance management. I provide operational management for a variety of Chamber-led projects, including Employer Training Incentive Pilot and TechEast, and have provided support for New Anglia Growth Hub and our supply chain with EDF. In 2016 I led on the redevelopment of the Suffolk Chamber website, ensuring it is more modern, interactive and easy-to-use, and automatically connects with our CRM and Sage. Since its affiliation with Suffolk Chamber in 2010, I have led the development of the Suffolk Business Women, which now has over 1,400 members and was awarded runner-up for the East of England Business Champions in 2014 & 2015 in the category of Best Networking Group.I sit on the Board of Suffolk Business Women and various Suffolk Chamber town boards, and regularly represent Suffolk Chamber at senior level meetings and conferences.

    • Client Services Manager
      • Oct 2012 - Dec 2014

      As a senior manager at Suffolk Chamber of Commerce I manage 14 staff in Lowestoft, Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds that includes marketing, events and training, export documentation and skills. I also manage Chamber-led projects including Lowestoft Vision, Lowestoft Local Links and IP Network.

    • County Events Manager & Suffolk Business Women Coordinator
      • Oct 2010 - Oct 2012

      Managing the events team to deliver the county-wide events programme for Suffolk Chamber, including the popular Suffolk Chamber lunches, Ipswich Chamber Brunches, Suffolk Business Women events and "How to" workshops.

  • East of England Local Government Association
    • United Kingdom
    • Government Administration
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Networks and Events Organiser
      • Jul 2006 - Jul 2010

      •Established, developed and managed 7 local government network groups, each with around 500 members, providing a wide range of networking events •Established, developed and managed 7 local government network groups, each with around 500 members, providing a wide range of networking events

  • Common Purpose
    • United Kingdom
    • Professional Training and Coaching
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Senior Programme Co-ordinator
      • May 2003 - 2006

      •Marketed and organised a diverse leadership events programme for emerging leaders in Suffolk from the public, private and voluntary sectors •Marketed and organised a diverse leadership events programme for emerging leaders in Suffolk from the public, private and voluntary sectors

Education

  • Acacia Training
    CIPD Associate
    2013 - 2014
  • West Suffolk College
    ILM Certificate in Management and Team Leadership
    2009 - 2010
  • Castle Manor Upper School
    1988 - 1993

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