Experience

New Perspective Group

• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder & Director

  • Feb 2009 - Present

  OUR MISSION: To support organisations to realise their social impact potential - NP Consultancy - We work with private, public and third sector organisations to enable them to identify and realise their social impact potential. Whether you need external expertise for a single project or support in shaping your entire social value strategy, we can help you leverage your assets to make a meaningful difference to the people and places that matter most to you. - NP Digital - Stories that matter deserve to be heard. As social impact storytellers, we support organisations to create greater social impact through powerful digital communication and storytelling. - NP Training - Your organisation's social impact will only be as effective as the individuals and teams tasked with delivering it. Our in-house experts and network of experienced trainers deliver professional development training and coaching for our clients' leaders and team members to empower them with the tools they need to make a real difference. Show less



Poplar HARCA

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Assistant Director - Community Development & Wellbeing

  • Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

  • Established "Well One", a place-based health partnership that brings together over 20 stakeholders, including three housing associations, GPs, schools, community organisations and corporate partners, helping to secure a £442k Lottery grant towards the development of the partnership.• Developed and led an innovative project to revitalise a disused green space and upgrade a local community centre and primary school in order to create a single 'community campus' focused on achieving outcomes for local people, particularly families with younger children. Secured a £250k capital grant from London Marathon Charitable Trust, which is to act as a catalyst for a further £1m investment.• Led on the creation of Poplar HARCA's community connecting/social prescribing programme, overseeing the development of a new digital platform and website.• Produced and implemented a community development strategy to help addresses inequalities and enable a cohesive, healthy and benevolent community.• Poplar HARCA’s spokesperson and ambassador in relation to health & wellbeing and cohesion, leading on the development and management of key external relationships/partnerships. • Monitored the quality of existing services and worked closely with stakeholders to develop high quality, impactful community programmes.• Oversaw a portfolio of 40+ community properties to generate social returns and maximise income.• Supported the growth of local enterprise and oversaw the strategic development of Leaside Business Centre (Redbox). Show less

• Programme Manager

  • Apr 2016 - Dec 2018

  • Developed a strategy to improve the health & wellbeing of Poplar residents • Formed "Well One", a partnership of over 20 organisations (including housing associations, schools, GP practices, community organisations and corporate companies) taking a place-based, localised approach to address health inequalities• Worked with TH Public Health, TH CCG and other key stakeholders to co-ordinate activities and to bring the housing & health agenda to the fore• Began the development of an innovative new social prescribing / community connecting model for the organisation Show less



London Borough of Tower Hamlets

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Integrated Employment Service Programme Manager

  • Oct 2013 - Mar 2016

  INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT SERVICE PROGRAMME MANAGER (Apr 2015 - Mar 2016) • Developed a new integrated employment strategy for Tower Hamlets, based on the success of the ‘Raising Aspirations’ pilot • Developed and managed strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, including the Department for Work & Pensions, local employers, housing associations and third sector organisations • Managed the Council’s £2.8m ESF-funded employment programme and other related employment projects • Managed the Council's employment service, leading a team of approximately 40 staff and overseeing a significant restructure (Nov 2015 - Mar 2016) RAISING ASPIRATIONS MANAGER (Oct 2013 - Mar 2015) • Developed an innovative and integrated programme of support for workless residents with significant and multiple barriers to employment • Developed strong cross-sector partnerships, in particular with the Department for Work & Pensions, Poplar HARCA (housing association) and other third sector support organisations • Success of pilot was recognised by central government, including the Cabinet Office Show less



London Tigers

• United Kingdom
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deputy Chief Executive Officer

  • Aug 2011 - Feb 2013

  • Reviewed strategic plan, growth plan, operational delivery structure and organisational finances • Managed team of 10 full-time staff + sessional workers delivering a range of community projects across London • Supported fundraising efforts and developed strategic partnerships with funders, including Local Authorities and the Home Office • Reviewed strategic plan, growth plan, operational delivery structure and organisational finances • Managed team of 10 full-time staff + sessional workers delivering a range of community projects across London • Supported fundraising efforts and developed strategic partnerships with funders, including Local Authorities and the Home Office



Council of Mosques - Tower Hamlets

• Tower Hamlets

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Feb 2009 - Aug 2011

  • Developed strategic plan and fundraised to significantly increase organisational income • Built strategic partnerships with key stakeholders • Recruited and led a small team to increase organisational voice and influence, providing governance and fundraising capacity building support to member organisations • Developed strategic plan and fundraised to significantly increase organisational income • Built strategic partnerships with key stakeholders • Recruited and led a small team to increase organisational voice and influence, providing governance and fundraising capacity building support to member organisations



Ocean New Deal for Communities

• Tower Hamlets

• Employment, Enterprise & Training Programme Manager

  • Dec 2002 - Feb 2009

  EMPLOYMENT, ENTERPRISE & TRAINING PROGRAMME MANAGER (Jan 2008 - Feb 2009) • Senior manager for the 10-year Ocean NDC community regeneration programme with annual budget responsibility of circa £1m • Created partnerships with private, public and third sector organisations to develop, manage and monitor projects to improve the economic wellbeing of unemployed residents in an area of significant deprivation • Led on the creation of a partnership-led successor vehicle for the employment & enterprise programme and successfully bid for £1.1m of funding • Established two social enterprises in partnership with local community organisations Prior roles within the organisation: • Outreach & Placement Officer (Apr 2006 - Dec 2007) • Community Liaison Officer (Aug 2004 - Mar 2006) • Community Regeneration Trainee (Dec 2002 - Jul 2004) Show less