International Programmes Manager - Africa

• Nov 2019 - Present

As part of the Prince's Trust International (PTI) five-year strategy, PTI are seeking to refine and enhance their service offer to grow both the quality and scale of our work. Since launching in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2019, our approach has been to carry out significant research, scoping and stakeholder engagement to build necessary contextual knowledge to deliver impactful programmes.Working as part of the Sub-Saharan Africa team, my role as International Programmes Manager is central to the growth of delivery in Africa. I am responsible for managing pilots, projects and programmes specifically within Kenya, Tanzania and Kenya. This involves working closely with partner organisations to co-design and deliver programmes in education, personal and social development, employability, and entrepreneurship. Since starting my role, I have set up, and currently manage a number of programmes across East Africa, working with local delivery partners to help unemployed young people into education, training and work.I am also programme lead for our Enterprise Challenge programme. Show less

Head of Delivery - Sub-Saharan Africa (Interim)

• Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

Prince’s Trust International has been working in Sub-Saharan Africa since 2019, with programmes in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. This role is central to the growth of delivery in the region and is responsible for overseeing PTI’s strategic operations within the region. As part of this role, I was responsible for managing existing and potentially new partnerships as well as supporting a team of three staff members across all of our work in the region, to support young people to learn, work, and thrive. Show less

UEFA C Coach Developer

• May 2022 - Present

UEFA B Coach Developer

• Mar 2022 - Present

Introduction to Coaching Football Coach Developer (Webinar Team)

• Apr 2021 - Present

As part of the FA’s new strategy to meet the needs of today’s coaches, harness digital capabilities and create personalised and connected learning experiences, a new Introduction to Coaching Football course has been launched. This new course replaces the FA Level 1 in Coaching Football and is designed to provide learners with an introduction to coaching the game. I am part of the Coach Developer teams leading learners via LIVE webinars and the FA’s Social Community.

FA Affiliate Tutor (Level 1 and 2)

• Jun 2016 - Jan 2022

An FA trained Affiliate Tutor responsible for delivering FA Level 1 and Level 2 in Coaching Football Courses and Level 1 in Coaching Futsal Course. Worked for Gloucestershire FA, Durham County FA and Northumberland FA.

Football Player

• Aug 2018 - Present

Competing in the Barclays FA Women’s Championship Competing in the Barclays FA Women’s Championship

Youth Development Phase - RTC U14s Lead Coach

• Jul 2021 - Dec 2021

Sunderland Regional Talent Club (RTC) Lead Coach for the U14s. Supporting female player development in the North East. Sunderland Regional Talent Club (RTC) Lead Coach for the U14s. Supporting female player development in the North East.

National Women's Football Development Officer

• Jun 2019 - Nov 2019

Working for AoC Sport and English Colleges FA, the football delivery arm of AoC Sport my main responsibilities were:To grow and retain female football and futsal participation through Further Education in line with the ECFA Strategy 2017-21 and FA Game Plan for Growth Strategy. Manage the Women’s Football Apprentice Programme across a number of colleges nationally.Enhance football and futsal opportunities for women and girls in colleges and across FE communities including performance pathways, participation and volunteering and workforce development. Show less

Regional Development Officer

• Nov 2016 - Jun 2019

Working for AoC Sport, who are the lead membership organisation for college sport and physical activity and is an Association of Colleges (AoC) subsidiary company.My responsibility was to lead on sports development initiatives and programmes in the North East, Yorkshire and Humberside striving to increase the number of college students taking part regularly in sport and physical activity. I supported the delivery and implementation of the wider AoC Sport competitions and development programmes and develop partnerships with key organisations in the regions.Alongside the core elements of my role, I also led on the organisation, management and delivery of a number of national competitions including the AoC Open Golf Championships and T20 Cricket Competition at St Andrews, Fairmont. Show less

Football Player

• Aug 2006 - Dec 2016

A member of Bristol City (formerly Bristol Academy WFC) Women's Senior Squad who competed in the FA Women's Super League. Former Captain and Professional Footballer. A member of Bristol City (formerly Bristol Academy WFC) Women's Senior Squad who competed in the FA Women's Super League. Former Captain and Professional Footballer.

Local Delivery Coordinator - Participation

• Feb 2016 - Nov 2016

The overall purpose of my role was to enable participation growth through facilitating the delivery of gymnastics events, festivals and competitions. Working with key delivery partners, my role was responsible for contributing towards the actions in the national strategy and achieve the outcomes within local delivery plans. The overall purpose of my role was to enable participation growth through facilitating the delivery of gymnastics events, festivals and competitions. Working with key delivery partners, my role was responsible for contributing towards the actions in the national strategy and achieve the outcomes within local delivery plans.

Women's Football and Futsal Manager

• Dec 2015 - Oct 2016

Within this role my main responsibility was the development and creation of a Women's Football and Futsal Academy for FE and HE students ahead of the 2016 academic year. Replicating the success achieved within the other elite sports academies, I was responsible for recruiting, promoting and developing the programme to ensure it achieves prominence in national competitions. From the start of the academic year (September 2016), my key responsibilities within this post was the management, performance and development of the coaching, training and playing programmes for female football and futsal academy players. I was accountable for the development of female football and futsal at Hartpury College. Show less

Centre of Excellence Coach

• Aug 2009 - Apr 2016

Coach within a Women's Super League Club's Centre of Excellence programme operating in line with the FA's LTPD Programme incorporating principles as outlined by the FA. As part of this role I also assist with the Talent Identification process. I have most recently been a coach of the U17s, having previously worked with the U11s, U13s, U14s, U15s and U16s. Bristol Academy WFC became Bristol City WFC in 2016. Coach within a Women's Super League Club's Centre of Excellence programme operating in line with the FA's LTPD Programme incorporating principles as outlined by the FA. As part of this role I also assist with the Talent Identification process. I have most recently been a coach of the U17s, having previously worked with the U11s, U13s, U14s, U15s and U16s. Bristol Academy WFC became Bristol City WFC in 2016.

Intern

• Oct 2015 - Nov 2015

Internship with Sport in Action, a Zambian non-governmental organisation (NGO) whose purpose is to improve the quality of people's life through the use of sport and recreational activities. Sport in Action was the first Zambian NGO with Sport for Development as its core principle. My main focus areas included: - Supporting the Sport in Action team with all areas of the business - Designing, coordinating and delivering a variety of workshops to meet the needs of the organisation - Developing and creating a number of documents, manuals and courses to support the organisation moving forwards, including a coaching handbook, a young leaders' mentoring programme and the introduction of annual publications for Sport in Action's donors and supporters - Working in partnership with UK-based charity International Inspiration to support their work with Sport in Action Show less

Project Manager / Team Leader, IDEALS Zambia

• May 2015 - Oct 2015

A Team Leader for UK Sport's International Development through Excellence and Leadership in Sport (IDEALS) programme, I was responsible for leading a team of over 30 University students for the Zambian branch of the project during its four months in Lusaka. My role and responsibilities included: Oversee and lead all programme management elements of the IDEALS Zambia project. This includes qualitative reporting and programme implementation. Mentor and ensure the safety and wellbeing of over 30 University student volunteers / coaches in the programme. Work in partnership with key partners and local NGOs to ensure smooth implementation of a number of sport for development projects, including a female empowerment and gender equality project. Main point of contact for students regarding physical education, sport specific and HIV/AIDS education placements to ensure proficient knowledge and skills. Organisation and delivery of events such as tournaments, coach inductions and short breaks to enhance the student experience. Show less

Relationship Manager

• Jul 2014 - Jun 2015

I managed a portfolio of local relationships across the South West and South East. My responsibilities included: Determining target group and building, coordinating and managing a number of diverse relationships across the country to increase regular participation in sport. Calculating and overseeing a national budget to ensure sustainability of projects. Negotiating with various national, regional and local sources to secure additional funding. Working with and balancing priorities of a number of national, regional and local partners to achieve desired outcomes. This was a fixed term maternity cover role for 12 months. Show less

Women's Football Performance Squad Assistant Coach

• Sep 2014 - May 2015

Assistant Coach to the University of Bath's Women's Football Performance Squad competing in the BUCS Southern Premier League 2014-15. Assistant Coach to the University of Bath's Women's Football Performance Squad competing in the BUCS Southern Premier League 2014-15.

Advanced Coaching Centre Head Coach

• Aug 2014 - Apr 2015

Appointed Head Coach of the Gloucestershire FA Advanced Coaching Centre U12s Team. The Advanced Coaching Centre was a pilot scheme being ran by the FA, specifically designed to support the development and progression of players in the South West. My responsibilities included: - Overseeing the welfare of players within my teams. - Providing high quality coaching and support. - Implementing a training and games programme in line with the FA's LTPD guidelines as well as the Centre's technical programme. - Supporting the development of an Assistant Coach. - Providing CPD opportunities for grassroots coaches during Open Sessions. Show less

NCS Recruitment Coordinator

• Jan 2014 - Jul 2014

Assist in the promotion and recruitment of learners for the National Citizen Service (NCS) through the organisation and delivery of events including school assemblies, workshops, tutorials, lunchtime sessions and career events. Engagement of key decision makes within the school such as Heads of Year and Enrichment Managers as well those within Local Authorities and Councils to promote the opportunities available through NCS. Support and build relations with third party suppliers, education establishments and youth groups in order to increase the employability provision take up within the region. Show less

Player Development Centre Coach

• Sep 2012 - Apr 2014

Appointed Assistant Coach of the Gloucestershire FA Player Development Centre U12s Team (2012-13) and U15s Team (2013-14). The Player Development Centre is part of the Girls’ England Talent Pathway, and is designed to bridge the gap between grassroots and Centre of Excellence football. Appointed Assistant Coach of the Gloucestershire FA Player Development Centre U12s Team (2012-13) and U15s Team (2013-14). The Player Development Centre is part of the Girls’ England Talent Pathway, and is designed to bridge the gap between grassroots and Centre of Excellence football.

Regional Sports Coordinator (South West)

• Mar 2012 - Dec 2013

My role was to develop sport in colleges across the South West across three main strands: Increase the level of participation, through working with National Governing Bodies of Sport in order to make NGB products and programmes available to college students. Manage and support the delivery of an inclusive framework of competition from recreational level to elite throughout the region, organising regional fixtures and tournaments, and ensuring the smooth operation of competitions, based on the BCS competition plans and the programmes of specific sports. Increase the number and quality of student volunteers and activators, creating links to NGB volunteer programmes and the BCS Lead Further programme. Fixed term Sport England funded post. Started part-time three days a week, before moving full-time in 2013. Show less