Experience

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  The University of Edinburgh

  • Deputy Head of Operations and Projects - Institute for Academic Development

    • Jun 2023 - Present

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  Future Leaders Fellows Development Network

  • Project Manager - Future Leaders Fellows Development Network

    • Apr 2021 - Jul 2023

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  The University of Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom

  • Research Funding Specialist - Social and Political Sciences, Economics, Human Geosciences

    • Nov 2018 - Mar 2021
    • Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  VisitScotland

  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom

  • European Strategy & Partnership Assistant Manager - Economic Development

    • Nov 2016 - Nov 2018
    • Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Secondment- ERP Implementation Project Assistant Manager:• Business critical project development working with external implementation partners and engaging with crucial internal specialists such as Procurement and IT• Development and management of core project documentation such as project timelines, task management, project reporting, risk register and mitigation• Development and maintenance of all auxiliary documentation following Prince2, Agile and SG Programme and Project regulations (reporting and monitoring methods, Project communications, risk register, use of Tools such as MS Teams) • Managing team of 15 internal and external staff working on project, as well as liaising between project team and steering group/senior management, and maintaining regular contact with relevant staff for specialist input• Advised on the delivery of training materials for new system, as well as co-ordinated training for all staff across Scotland. • Assisted in Change Management to processes and internal working following implementation of new system• Responsible for successful project delivery, reporting, and qualityAssistant Manager for ERDF SME Internationalisation project:• Maintaining and monitoring financial records and formal reporting for £19mil project• Lead project team meetings for tracking progress and addressing issues/barriers• Data management and analysis following EU- Audit regulations• Advise staff and stakeholders at all levels on project compliance and respond to queries to ensure understanding and successful performance• Advise senior management on compliance and regulation while using a variety of economic and social reports to compile supporting evidence for decision making• Researched and developed alternative project proposals based on industry growth potential, government focus, and grant restrictions• Continual policy analysis to ensure organisation is up-to-date and informed on relevant governmental and EU developments

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  Business Gateway/ Edinburgh Council

  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom

  • EU Compliance Officer - Economic Development

    • Sep 2013 - Oct 2016
    • Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    My main responsibilities focused on:- Financial project management and programme level compliance for ERDF projects supporting business innovation and SME growth- Financial and project reporting and monitoring- Stakeholder and partner management- Extensive budget forecasting- Analysis of economic trends with respect to the project outputs- Projecting expenditure and financial management of the intervention (grant) received by the EU- Managing all compliance and audit responsibilityOther experience and responsibilities include:- Steering group for Scottish Government's Digital Boost Workshop Development- Project Support for UK Government's Connected Capital Voucher Scheme for SMEs- Steering Group member for Business Gateway National Unit Marketing Group- Steering Group member for Business Gateway National Quality Assurance Group- Management of BG Edinburgh & Lothians' marketing activities Business Gateway is an organisation that helps SMEs get started and grow through expert business support. It has a team of specialised business advisers on hand to cover everything from advice on starting a business, to legal regulations and funding opportunities for growing SMEs. Working under Edinburgh Council allows Business Gateway to continue to support SMEs in Edinburgh, while working with Edinburgh Council and other affiliates to fulfill Edinburgh’s current Economic Strategy- Sustainable growth from investment in jobs.

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  City of Edinburgh Council

  • Edinburgh

  • Scottish Welfare Fund Officer

    • Mar 2013 - Sep 2013
    • Edinburgh

    The Scottish Welfare Fund is an emergency fund available for low income families to obtain extra funds during time of crisis or disaster. Originally part of the DWP, as of April 2013, the administration of the two funds available, Crisis Grants and Community Care Grants, has been reassigned to the local authorities across Scotland. In Edinburgh, we function within the Corporate Governance department in City of Edinburgh Council.

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  Scottish Refugee Council

  • Glasgow, United Kingdom

  • Refugee Integration Services Information Officer (voluntary)

    • Nov 2012 - Mar 2013
    • Glasgow, United Kingdom

    The Scottish Refugee Council is the Scottish hub for the dispersal of asylum seekers and refugees across Scotland. It is an independent charity, working to ensure refugees are treated fairly, with respect and dignity, and to ensure they have all the help and support they need when going through the asylum seeking process. My role there is working behind the scenes with the Refugee Employment and Integration Service, the department that helps refugees resettle in the Scottish community once they have achieved status in the UK. This involves help with training and employment opportunities, finding and maintaining housing, schooling, and general support tailor to the individual needs.

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  Cathcart Associates

  • Edinburgh, Aberdeen

  • Recruitment Consultant- Permanent Software Engineers

    • Jan 2011 - Aug 2012
    • Edinburgh, Aberdeen

    .Net 3.5, .Net 4.0, ASP.Net, VB.Net, C#, SQLserver, winforms, webservices, t-SQL, C++, Java, Ext-js, JUnit, JavaScript, J2EE, JQuery, SSRS, SSIS, HTML 5, PHP, XML, CSS,I specialise in the permanent recruiment of software developers throughout the Scotland, primarily Edinburgh, Dundee, Glasgow and Aberdeen. This spans from mobile development through bespoke software to game programming and with most technologies. We all have our niche areas of recruitment at Cathcart's and pride ourselves on a genuine, transparent service with the highest level of quality for both client and candidate. Feel free to get in touch!

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  The Real Mary Kings Close

  • Tour Guide- Agnes

    • Jun 2010 - Jan 2011

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  Our Dynamic Earth (Dynamic Earth Enterprises Ltd./ Dynamic Earth Charitable Trust)

  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom

  • Science and Entertainment Communication Officer

    • 1900 - 1999
    • Edinburgh, United Kingdom