Experience

YMCA Northumberland (Canada)

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Trustee

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  Ashington, England, United Kingdom



YMCA North Tyneside

• United Kingdom
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Trustee

  • Jul 2017 - Oct 2020

  North Tyneside



Carol Groombridge Consulting

• Retired

  • Jul 2007 - Apr 2020

  Provide full range of business consultancy to the Healthcare sector in particular to Dentists, GPs and Vets. Key specialities, financial management information systems including bespoke Key Performance Indicator dashboards.



Association of MBAs

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice Chair, Director and trustee

  • Nov 2008 - Feb 2015

  London, United Kingdom Trustee and vice chair of Association of MBAs. The Association of MBAs, whilst a foundation as a membership organisation, has an annual turnover of circa £3m the majority of which is earned from the accreditation of Masters in Business Administration programmes in approx. 200 top Business Schools throughout the world. Elected onto the board of this global organisation (charitable status) which is the international impartial authority on post graduate management education… Show more Trustee and vice chair of Association of MBAs. The Association of MBAs, whilst a foundation as a membership organisation, has an annual turnover of circa £3m the majority of which is earned from the accreditation of Masters in Business Administration programmes in approx. 200 top Business Schools throughout the world. Elected onto the board of this global organisation (charitable status) which is the international impartial authority on post graduate management education. Involvement at Board level has included: • Chair of the Governance Task group detailed to fully review governance throughout the organisation in light of new strategy ensuring that the structure is fit for purpose. • Key player in the development of the Finance and Risk Committee and active member of the Committee • Successfully led the recruitment of key co-opted trustees for the board • Panel member for the recruitment of senior executives • Membership group development • Proactive identification of matters that need IMB debate • Coach and mentor to senior executives • Member of the Strategic Review Working party, a subcommittee of the Board. Chair of Special Investigation Group Vice Chair for 4 years Show less



Business Link County Durham

• Marketing and Communications Manager

  • 2004 - 2007

  Durham, United Kingdom Recruited to lead and develop a new department focused upon marketing and communicating the services to small businesses available in County Durham. This included the delivery of bespoke events, developing communications with a complex network of business support providers throughout the county. Also initiated and chaired the development of a very successful networking group for Manufacturing businesses in the County.



One NorthEast

• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Facilitator - Marketing

  • 2005 - 2006

  Seconded during post at Business Link to provide leadership on the Regional Marketing and Communications for the Regional Business Support Network



Wearside First Credit Union

• General Manager

  • May 2002 - May 2003

  Sunderland, United Kingdom Recruited to lead what was the largest credit union development at the time in the UK. Responsible for enhancing the application to ensure that it met Financial Services Authority very robust regulations and requirements and recruiting a team and sourcing and refurbishing premises for a head office to enable the credit union to commence trading. Worked with a network of volunteers in a variety of locations to deliver the service throughout the area. Appeared on the BBC Politics Show… Show more Recruited to lead what was the largest credit union development at the time in the UK. Responsible for enhancing the application to ensure that it met Financial Services Authority very robust regulations and requirements and recruiting a team and sourcing and refurbishing premises for a head office to enable the credit union to commence trading. Worked with a network of volunteers in a variety of locations to deliver the service throughout the area. Appeared on the BBC Politics Show discussing the financial needs of those in disadvantaged areas. Show less



Quadrant Recruitment

• Manager

  • 1998 - 2002

  Led a team of recruitment consultants and ran all day to day operations including performance management, business development and marketing and communications.



Barclays

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Small Business Manager

  • Apr 1970 - May 1998

  North East England 28 year career in banking with 12 years in management. A varied career some of which was outside main stream branch banking working within the Regional Office with roles in HR and as Regional Income Improvement Manager.The last 4 years of my career in Banking was as a Small Business Manager for Derwentside. I was responsible for a portfolio of small business customers managing their lending and providing support and guidance on running their business.