Experience

Youth Justice Board for England and Wales (YJB)

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Youth Justice Board Member

  • Nov 2020 - Present

  YJB is a non-departmental public body, responsible for overseeing the youth justice system in England and Wales. As a non-departmental public body, its primary function is to monitor the operation of the youth justice system and the provision of youth justice services. Appointments and reappointments to YJB are made by the Secretary of State for Justice and are regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. These appointments have been made in line with the Governance Code on Public Appointments.



Connecting Conversations Collective

• United Kingdom
• Strategic Management Services

• Strategic Development Lead

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  Working with communities, public and private sector organisations to increase long term innovative social impact through collaborative approaches with over 10 years experience in youth and community engagement. Working with communities, public and private sector organisations to increase long term innovative social impact through collaborative approaches with over 10 years experience in youth and community engagement.



Lewisham Council

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Advisor to the Young Mayor

  • Apr 2019 - Present

  As part of a team I support the day to day work of the Young Mayor of Lewisham and Young Advisors group to enable them to carry out their duties and responsibilities and to provide opportunities for them to engage in creative, and challenging activities concerned with governance, and active citizenship through participation and capacity building. Every year we have the Young Mayor Election where I work with Young Mayor Candidates to develop their campaigns, skills and confidence to participate in the programme throughout the campaign period and after as part of the Young Advisors group. I also deliver workshops around civic engagement and life skills with schools, colleges and informal groups. I am currently working with colleagues on developing the Curriculum for Life Project and developing the public health approach with partners and senior officers. My role allows me to work in non-formal environments and in the school environment, planning and delivering activities and projects to involve young people in decision making and influencing policy.



Edmund Waller Primary School

• School Governor

  • Jun 2018 - May 2021

  As a new Governor at Edmund Waller Primary school my role includes ensuring that its decisions support the best interests of pupils and staff. Within the board of Governors our overall role of accountability means also reviewing school policy and making sure all safeguarding measures is consistently updated. Over the next two years my interest is to encourage more young adults to become Governors in local primary and secondary schools to support the development of future generations in our education system. Its imperative that Governor boards reflects not only the demographics of the schools they serve but also have diversity of those who serve on boards at the top of its agenda from professions, life skills/experiences including more BAME presence.



Somerville Youth and Play Provision

• Senior Youth Supervisor

  • Apr 2018 - Jul 2019

  Responsible for developing and delivering a range of informal generic targeted youth work programmes/activities during term-time and school holidays. Working directly with young people on programmes of on/off-site and residential activities/outdoor pursuits, educational visits and other specialised activities. Developing Somerville's scope and impact within the community as a future flagship youth and community centre. Responsible for developing and delivering a range of informal generic targeted youth work programmes/activities during term-time and school holidays. Working directly with young people on programmes of on/off-site and residential activities/outdoor pursuits, educational visits and other specialised activities. Developing Somerville's scope and impact within the community as a future flagship youth and community centre.



The Participation People

• United Kingdom
• Retail Office Equipment

• Participation Support Officer

  • May 2017 - Jul 2018

  Delivering and supporting Greenwich Youth Participation Service, Coordinating and delivery of Greenwich Young People’s Council (GYPC). Delivering and supporting Greenwich Youth Participation Service, Coordinating and delivery of Greenwich Young People’s Council (GYPC).

• Telegraph Hill Co-ordinating Group Member (Voluntary role)

  • Dec 2015 - Jan 2018

  From Dec 2015 I’ve been an active member of local coordinating group where I’ve been able to understand the Lewisham sustainable community strategy priorities, Lewisham comprehensive equality scheme (CES) and the Comprehensive Area Assessment (CAA). This has given me a clear understanding on how local assemblies identify barriers facing people within their respective wards. I’ve also been able to support individuals and charities receive funding by connecting the need for support and funding allocated by the ward assemblies and the priorities chosen through our ward assembly meetings



Business in the Community

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Business in The Community Youth Panel Member (Voluntary role)

  • Feb 2014 - Oct 2017

  As a panel member of BITC Youth Advisory Panel I work with employers across the UK to provide a youth focused insight into various aspects of responsible organisational practice, related government policy and social innovations to bring about positive change for employers and young people. One of our main remits has been to tackle racial inequalities and future proofing employers’ products and services. As a panel member of BITC Youth Advisory Panel I work with employers across the UK to provide a youth focused insight into various aspects of responsible organisational practice, related government policy and social innovations to bring about positive change for employers and young people. One of our main remits has been to tackle racial inequalities and future proofing employers’ products and services.



JT Clarke London

• United Kingdom
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Part Time Sales & Lettings Consultant

  • Jun 2015 - Sep 2016

  As Sales and Lettings Consultant my role includes; •marketing and promoting properties for sale; •representing the sellers in negotiation with prospective buyers; •monitoring sales as they proceed and liaising with all interested parties including mortgage brokers, solicitors, surveyors and other estate agents; •advising clients and helping buyers to decide what they want to buy; •making sure that a price is agreed that is acceptable to both buyer and seller; •keeping up to date with trends in the local residential property market, as well as the commercial market.



Reprezent 107.3 FM London

• Radio Presenter (voluntary)

  • May 2010 - Jan 2013

  I was able to have a radio show called " The Lowdown" which showcase young upcoming talent in south london whilst also playing neo-soul, rnb and oldschool throwbacks. From this show I was able to be apart of a new one called " The Voice of Young London" this focused on the poltical and social issues within the UK and how young people are affected by it, this allowed a platform for young people to voice their opinions on national and local issues. I was able to have a radio show called " The Lowdown" which showcase young upcoming talent in south london whilst also playing neo-soul, rnb and oldschool throwbacks. From this show I was able to be apart of a new one called " The Voice of Young London" this focused on the poltical and social issues within the UK and how young people are affected by it, this allowed a platform for young people to voice their opinions on national and local issues.

• Young Mayor Of Lewisham 09/10

  • Oct 2009 - Nov 2010

  During my one year elected term as young mayor of Lewisham in 2009/2010 I was responsible for the budget of £30k where I worked with various council departments to understand youth policy framework and organized consultations before presenting to mayor and cabinet. Some of the activities and events I developed/supported where: Young Citizens Panel monthly meetings and consultations • Safer Lewisham Partnership: Stop and search strategy, • Lewisham Community Police Consultative Group, Youth Advising Police group, YOS, Trident • Termly School Council Meeting • Supporting schools PSHE/ Citizenship curriculum, cultural and peer led