Experience

England Netball
• United Kingdom
• Spectator Sports
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Head of Volunteering

  • Aug 2019 - Present


The University of Manchester

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Performance Sport and Business Development Manager

  • Sep 2014 - Aug 2019

  Oversee and manage the development of: - The Performance Sport offer at The University, including the support for dual career athletes, the Focus Sport model and other initiatives that help drive sports performance- Data insight for the sport department to evidence impact and act as the Information Governance Guardian- Marketing strategy to promote sport to UoM students and staff with the overall aim of engaging 20,000 in physical activity by 2020

• Sport Development Manager

  • Oct 2009 - Sep 2014

  Manage, develop and deliver a wide ranging programme of activities and support services for the sport department to increase participation and performance levels for staff and students at The University of Manchester. Take a lead role in the management of the North West Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) hubsite.Support the Head of Sport and Active Lifestyles and other Senior Colleagues to develop and ensure appropriate working partnerships which are conducive to the effective realisation of the University's strategic aspirations in relation to sport development services and the student experience.

• Sport Development Officer

  • Jan 2008 - Sep 2009

  Responsible for management of funding and delivery across three core areas which included:Development and delivery of a University of Manchester Sports Volunteer Scheme, providing opportunities for staff and students to volunteer in the local community through sport.Manage the development and management of the coaching programme for sport, with 60+ coaches delivering weekly sessions to Athletic Union clubs between September and May. Management and strategic development of club development support for 40+ sports clubs.

• Netball Development Officer

  • 2006 - 2008

  The development of county leagues, junior netball club development using school/club link programme. Developing coaching, officiating, tutoring and scouting pathways within the county. Partnership working with the County Netball Association, Pro-active County Sport Partnerships, Local Authorities and Universities. Ensure appropriate pathway opportunities for players to progress in netball from grass roots through to elite. The development of county leagues, junior netball club development using school/club link programme. Developing coaching, officiating, tutoring and scouting pathways within the county. Partnership working with the County Netball Association, Pro-active County Sport Partnerships, Local Authorities and Universities. Ensure appropriate pathway opportunities for players to progress in netball from grass roots through to elite.