Experience

GBMF Engineering Limited

• United Kingdom
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Office Manager

  • Oct 2017 - 2018

  Essex



Chelmsford & Colchester YMCA's

• Developement and Operations Manager

  • Jun 2009 - Dec 2016

  Essex Operated a dual role with the initial remit to dramatically improve business operations from a major deficit to a profit led centre which was achieved within the first 2 years through a complete overhaul of centre activity; income generation, funding and bid applications, staffing and skills recruitment, extensive in-house training, community involvement with projects and providing outcomes for the young people using our centre which houses 44 tenants and was managed with a staff of… Show more Operated a dual role with the initial remit to dramatically improve business operations from a major deficit to a profit led centre which was achieved within the first 2 years through a complete overhaul of centre activity; income generation, funding and bid applications, staffing and skills recruitment, extensive in-house training, community involvement with projects and providing outcomes for the young people using our centre which houses 44 tenants and was managed with a staff of 25. Worked with suppliers, partners and charitable organisations to provide essential funding for community projects which maintained an operational level for the centre as well as providing significant financial support for various youth led projects. Secured multiple thousands in funding from various avenues including local government grants, children in need and comic relief funds. A key operation of this role was the due diligence for the merger of 2 leading YMCA centres, Chelmsford and Colchester, which secured a financial return to sustain the operational development of the YMCA in this region. As part of this venture I was approached to lead the Y Cube Temporary Housing project with the local government housing department which significantly increased short term housing solutions for the community. Show less



Bristol YMCA

• Centre Manager

  • Jun 2008 - Jun 2009

  Bristol, United Kingdom Appointed to manage the continuation of the Train to Gain Apprenticeship programme for the 16-18 year old age group; with a staff of 22, we improved the outcomes of employment opportunities for over 150 students through a mix of centre based training provision, in work assessment and project fulfilment for NVQ qualifications. I worked closely with the LSC (Learning Skills Council) and formed a strong consortium with local community members, local employers and even secured funding for a new… Show more Appointed to manage the continuation of the Train to Gain Apprenticeship programme for the 16-18 year old age group; with a staff of 22, we improved the outcomes of employment opportunities for over 150 students through a mix of centre based training provision, in work assessment and project fulfilment for NVQ qualifications. I worked closely with the LSC (Learning Skills Council) and formed a strong consortium with local community members, local employers and even secured funding for a new music studio. Improved centre excellence through tight centre controls in funding, introduced employer services, workforce engagement and student participation which made the Train to Gain programme in Bristol a success. Show less



Career Break

• Career Break

  • Jul 2007 - Jun 2008

  Took a year out with my wife to follow a passion for worldwide travel which enabled us to visit countries, cities and experience new cultures including Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and China.



Chelmsford YMCA

• Programme Manager

  • Apr 2002 - Jul 2007

  Essex Worked with NEETS, a group of 14-25 year olds not in employment, education or training with supporting and mentoring to have successful re-entry to education options and employment; within this role I very much worked across a group involvement to improve social skills work based capabilities and behaviour management through setting up and delivering Programmes across the Chelmsford business unit, created deliverables including support groups for young parents. In addition I represented YMCA… Show more Worked with NEETS, a group of 14-25 year olds not in employment, education or training with supporting and mentoring to have successful re-entry to education options and employment; within this role I very much worked across a group involvement to improve social skills work based capabilities and behaviour management through setting up and delivering Programmes across the Chelmsford business unit, created deliverables including support groups for young parents. In addition I represented YMCA at local community events, networking groups and multi-agency meetings for the improvement to the local area, reduction of crime and improved opportunities for all age groups. Show less



PFE International

• International Technical Support Engineer

  • Jan 1996 - Apr 2002

  Essex Initially appointed to set up and establish the training division from start up to delivery including course outline, content, resources and process with deliverables across new material, online access and open learning opportunities for a global student base; successfully set up full training course material and delivered across the UK and global locations.