Experience

The Future Melting Pot

• United Kingdom
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Strategic Programmes

  • 2009 - Present

  Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The Future Melting Pot (TFMP) spearheading new initiatives, approaches and strategies for engaging young people, breaking down barriers, solving community-related issues, challenging existing thinking and implementing findings of Independent Review Panels (Birmingham / West Midlands Region focus). HOW CAN WE HELP? Proactively working alongside multi-stakeholder groups (excellent high-level contacts) on policy development, service transformation, programme leadership and strategies / approaches to give a strong sense of strategic direction and vision. Open to exciting opportunities. THOUGHT LEADERSHIP (TRAILBLAZER) A 'trailblazer', young people ambassador, thought leader and focal point for leading diverse programmes addressing young people issues; Employability / Opportunity, Community Outreach, Young People Skills, Training & Development, Social Impact Research, Drugs / Crime Projects. KEY STAKEHOLDER GROUPS (EXTENSIVE NETWORK) Directly influencing key decision-makers on policy development at local, regional and national levels, including Birmingham City Council Directorate (City Leaders), Police Commissioners, Local Authorities, Third Sector Organisations, Youth & Community Groups, MPs / Government Ministers, Government Departments and major employers (influential CEOs). CHANGE & TRANSFORMATION (PROGRAMME OVERSIGHT) Direct engagement with high-level committees, independent review panels and Birmingham City Council Directorate to develop new initiatives, build strategic partnerships, lead evidence-based research, transform existing service provision and ensure programme governance oversight. PROGRAMME LEADERSHIP (SOME EXAMPLES) - Employability Programme (Young People Outside of Education - NEET) - West Midlands Fire Service (Young People & Emergency Services Providers) - Social Impact Project (Young People Opportunities, Impact of Drugs & Crime) - Outreach Programme (Young People Engagement; Implementing Key Research) Show less



MK Women's Aid (Milton Keynes)

• Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

• Executive Director (Service Transformation Strategy)

  • 2014 - 2015

  Led strategy development, service transformation and team restructuring to improve performance, strengthen capabilities and increase capacity following a new commission. Developed a clear vision and spearheaded stakeholder engagement plans (multiple agencies) to change ways of working. Delivered nationally-recognised best practice for a domestic violence / refugee intervention centre. STRATEGY ROADMAP, VISION & OVERSIGHT - Defined integrated strategy, vision and long-term roadmap for organisation - Defined strategic framework to give stability for a major change programme - Reduced dependency on government funding (year-on-year budget reduction) - Budget oversight (£multi-million funding); led / deployed multi-disciplinary team - Met all statutory, legal compliance, audit, governance and funding requirements - Analysed organisational requirements; optimised resource allocation and teams MULTI-AGENCY APPROACH (STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT) - Adopted a visionary approach using multiple agencies on service provision - Led high-level stakeholder engagement (influencing key decision-makers) - MPs, Government Ministers, Local Authorities, Police, Probation Services - Third Sector Organisations, Council Leaders, Community Safety Networks - Other High-Level Boards (Domestic Violence & Homicide Review Panels) - Presence on Steering Groups, Audit Committees and Case Review Panels SERVICE TRANSFORMATION STRATEGY - Led team restructuring by re-defining roles, responsibilities, accountabilities - Built talented team - Programme Directors, Managers, Operational Teams - Improved team coordination, morale, motivation, productivity and skills training - Delivered service enhancements (tangible benefits) across all areas of provision - Better Service Access (Entry / Exit Points), Crisis Intervention, Specialist Workers - Risk Assessments, Safety Planning, Quality Assurance (Commission Standards) - Multi-Agency Collaboration, Referral Management, Improved Working Practices Show less



The Change Coach Limited (Change Management Consultancy)

• United Kingdom

• Company Director (Change Management Consultant)

  • 2005 - 2009

  Change Management Consultant leading change programmes (projects) for organisations, teams and individuals to deliver positive change impacts (outcomes). Developed bespoke strategies on talent management, risk mitigation and leadership development for a diverse portfolio of clients. Change Management Consultant leading change programmes (projects) for organisations, teams and individuals to deliver positive change impacts (outcomes). Developed bespoke strategies on talent management, risk mitigation and leadership development for a diverse portfolio of clients.



Trident Care & Support Housing Association

• Birmingham, United Kingdom

• Head of Vulnerable Adult Support (Project Manager)

  • 2007 - 2008

  Project Manager responsible for leading a multi-disciplinary team (25 support staff; 130+ service users) alongside a major service transformation programme to centralise services into an integrated solution to reduce costs, manage overheads, raise productivity levels and improve coordination. Project Manager responsible for leading a multi-disciplinary team (25 support staff; 130+ service users) alongside a major service transformation programme to centralise services into an integrated solution to reduce costs, manage overheads, raise productivity levels and improve coordination.



Senior Social Worker (Early Career Progression)

• Birmingham, United Kingdom

• Senior Social Worker & Mental Health Coordinator

  • 2004 - 2005

  2004-2005: SENIOR SOCIAL WORKER (Project Manager) - Barnardos Ladywood, Birmingham 2001-2003: CAREERS & TRAINING ADVISOR (Youth Offending Services) - Birmingham 1996-2001: SENIOR SOCIAL WORKER (Community Mental Health Team) - Birmingham 1993-1996: SUPPORT MANAGER (Independent Living Project) - Birmingham 1994-1995: MENTAL HEALTH COORDINATOR (Community Association) - Birmingham 1989-1992: SENIOR SOCIAL WORK ASSISTANT (Community Social Care) - Birmingham 2004-2005: SENIOR SOCIAL WORKER (Project Manager) - Barnardos Ladywood, Birmingham 2001-2003: CAREERS & TRAINING ADVISOR (Youth Offending Services) - Birmingham 1996-2001: SENIOR SOCIAL WORKER (Community Mental Health Team) - Birmingham 1993-1996: SUPPORT MANAGER (Independent Living Project) - Birmingham 1994-1995: MENTAL HEALTH COORDINATOR (Community Association) - Birmingham 1989-1992: SENIOR SOCIAL WORK ASSISTANT (Community Social Care) - Birmingham