Experience

iESE Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Consultant

  • Nov 2018 - Present



ZANELE LTD

• United Kingdom
• Consumer Services

• Director

  • Sep 2012 - Present



London Borough of Hackney

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Consultant

  • Feb 2018 - Present

  Part of Learning Disabilities Team effectively defining strategic requirements for Project.• Renegotiating with commissioned service providers to drive costs down based on service user outcomes, analysis and evidence of costs• Change management through developing staff through training and embedding practices while also developing a provider market that guaranties a high level of quality care for residents by ensuring Value for Money is delivered on all placementsKey Achievement:• Ongoing project has already achieved £300K FYE savings on current Adult Social Care and Transitions.



North Central London (NCL)

• Interim ASC Programme Manager: Learning Disabilities, North London Councils

  • Sep 2020 - Oct 2022

  Key Achievements• Currently leading on the LD Programme for 5 North London Councils focused on market engagement across Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Islington while supporting boroughs to realise efficiencies for their MTFS targets.• Significantly improved service and quality levels by promoting good practice, service excellence, accountability, aligning processes with ASC goals, retraining staff on new working culture and streamlining communication lines.• Care3 advocate dedicated toward integration, regional negotiations for better provision support driving improved outcomes, and training employees on utilisation of Care3 while serving as the point of contact for all related areas.• Designed and delivered workshops on collaborative approaches concerning interdependencies, funding, costs, legislation and best practices; continually developing individual into knowledgeable professionals and negotiators.• Navigated Board decisions by reporting on programme progress, identified risks and opportunities to take on.



London Borough of Newham

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Consultant

  • Mar 2021 - Apr 2022



Haringey Council

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Consultant

  • Mar 2018 - Aug 2020

  Part of Transformation team effectively defining strategic requirements for Project.• Renegotiating with commissioned service providers to drive costs down based on service user outcomes, analysis and evidence of costs• Change management by developing staff through training and embedding practices while also developing a provider market that guaranties a high level of quality care for residents by ensuring Value for Money is delivered on all placementsKey Achievement:• Ongoing project has already achieved £200 K year on year savings on current Adult Social Care, Transitions & Children Services.



London Borough of Waltham Forest

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Consultant Project Manager- Provider Negotiator

  • Feb 2016 - Feb 2018

  Redefining Waltham Forest-Part of a PMO effectively defining strategic requirements for Project.• Renegotiating with commissioned service providers to drive costs down based on analysis and evidence of costs• Developing staff through training and embedding practices while also developing a provider market that guaranties a high level of quality care for residents by ensuring Value for Money is delivered on all placementsKey Achievement:• Ongoing project has already achieved £400 K year on year savings on current Learning Disabilities and Transitions provisions



Islington Council

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager- Lead Care Funding Negotiator

  • Oct 2015 - Nov 2017

  LD, PD and MH joint commissioning projects to realise efficiency savings.• Providing Change Management in ways of working of social work, contract and commissioning teamsKey Achievement:• Ongoing project has already achieved £250 K year on year savings on current Learning Disabilities provisions LD, PD and MH joint commissioning projects to realise efficiency savings.• Providing Change Management in ways of working of social work, contract and commissioning teamsKey Achievement:• Ongoing project has already achieved £250 K year on year savings on current Learning Disabilities provisions



London Borough of Camden

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Negotiation & Market Development Lead

  • Jun 2013 - Jan 2016

  Unified NHS, Children, Transitions and Adult Services to have a cohesive approach to procuring and negotiating services – getting it right first time and following through.• Responsible for managing the Brokerage/Contract Team of six staff to achieve optimum outcomes pertaining to Value for Money and personalisation agenda• Embedding Care Funding Calculator knowledge through effective change management initiatives by placing a robust systems and processes program across Adult Social Care and ensuring a good understanding of needs, gaps in the market and effectively managing the flow of work within the service• Ensuring timely and appropriate placements are commissioned as well as scoping the market by identifying and working with procurement to meet required specifications• Managing budgets successfully within the allocated budgets thus complying with Camden’s financial procedures, cost avoiding provider increase requestsKey Achievement:• Achieved £300K year on year savings on current Learning Disabilities placements

• CFC Negotiator

  • Sep 2011 - Jun 2013

  • Successfully collaborated with providers to pilot the Children’s CFC tool resulting in gaining insights into the provider market• Provided robust analysis of evidence submitted by providers followed by the successful negotiations of final costs while also reporting on milestones and progress to the project board and Senior Management• Cohesive work with strategic commissioners and procurement for future market shaping and Camden’s Market Position StatementKey Achievement:• Achieved £750K year on year savings on current Learning Disabilities placements



West Sussex County Council

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager- Consultant Negotiator

  • Oct 2013 - Oct 2014

  • Responsible for training all relevant staff on the negotiations and core principles processes while also making valuable recommendations for continued effective and efficient processes going forward• Created and ensured a platform for cross-service cohesive commissioning within the council to ensure value for money provisions and intelligence were realisedKey Achievement:• Achieved £300K year on year savings on current Physical Disabilities placements • Responsible for training all relevant staff on the negotiations and core principles processes while also making valuable recommendations for continued effective and efficient processes going forward• Created and ensured a platform for cross-service cohesive commissioning within the council to ensure value for money provisions and intelligence were realisedKey Achievement:• Achieved £300K year on year savings on current Physical Disabilities placements



London Borough of Hackney

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• CFC/ Brokerage Officer

  • Jan 2009 - Sep 2011

  Commissioning of services - homecare, care homes, day services etc Data upkeep of contracts and funding adult services. Responsible for giving accurate data through robust spreadsheets and databases. Negotiator for Care Funding Calculator project to reduce cost spent on placements. Thorough analysis of infomation provided and use of the tool to ensure best value for money and to make savings. Commissioning of services - homecare, care homes, day services etc Data upkeep of contracts and funding adult services. Responsible for giving accurate data through robust spreadsheets and databases. Negotiator for Care Funding Calculator project to reduce cost spent on placements. Thorough analysis of infomation provided and use of the tool to ensure best value for money and to make savings.



Richmond and Wandsworth Councils

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• IT Team Leader

  • May 2005 - Jan 2009

  Project Management for the ICT section that included five centres. Providing Leadership, interviewing, coaching, supervision and support to a team of staff. Infrastructure, Information systems maintenance and technical support for the five centres.Tutoring of staff and clients in developing IT and Internet/email skills some leading to OCN (Open College Network) qualification. Procurement of equipment and software. Project Management for the ICT section that included five centres. Providing Leadership, interviewing, coaching, supervision and support to a team of staff. Infrastructure, Information systems maintenance and technical support for the five centres.Tutoring of staff and clients in developing IT and Internet/email skills some leading to OCN (Open College Network) qualification. Procurement of equipment and software.