Kathryn Jones
Head of Partnerships and Strategy at Marches Local Enterprise Partnership- Claim this Profile
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Andy Whyle
I worked with Kathryn when working towards CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management. My own initial assessment of opportunities for evidence at this level within my organisation was limited. After Kathryn mentored me through the process, she used her considerable expertise to help me identify and capture a wealth of evidence to meet the requirements. With her experience and breadth of vision (and patience!), she supported me through the process until I achieved this professional leadership qualification - Thank you!
Dan Cocksedge
I have had and am still having the opportunity to work with and learn from Kathryn. Kathryn delivered the Level 3 Advanced ILM Apprenticeship in Management through Telford College of Arts and Technology. The sessions I attended through 2012/13 were both informative and interesting and some of the dryer content was made engaging by Kathryn. I am now organising a second cohort of people from Call Connection and am working with her to ensure all of our new learner needs are met. I would highly recommend Kathryn as a trainer/assessor to any company.
Andy Whyle
I worked with Kathryn when working towards CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management. My own initial assessment of opportunities for evidence at this level within my organisation was limited. After Kathryn mentored me through the process, she used her considerable expertise to help me identify and capture a wealth of evidence to meet the requirements. With her experience and breadth of vision (and patience!), she supported me through the process until I achieved this professional leadership qualification - Thank you!
Dan Cocksedge
I have had and am still having the opportunity to work with and learn from Kathryn. Kathryn delivered the Level 3 Advanced ILM Apprenticeship in Management through Telford College of Arts and Technology. The sessions I attended through 2012/13 were both informative and interesting and some of the dryer content was made engaging by Kathryn. I am now organising a second cohort of people from Call Connection and am working with her to ensure all of our new learner needs are met. I would highly recommend Kathryn as a trainer/assessor to any company.
Andy Whyle
I worked with Kathryn when working towards CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management. My own initial assessment of opportunities for evidence at this level within my organisation was limited. After Kathryn mentored me through the process, she used her considerable expertise to help me identify and capture a wealth of evidence to meet the requirements. With her experience and breadth of vision (and patience!), she supported me through the process until I achieved this professional leadership qualification - Thank you!
Dan Cocksedge
I have had and am still having the opportunity to work with and learn from Kathryn. Kathryn delivered the Level 3 Advanced ILM Apprenticeship in Management through Telford College of Arts and Technology. The sessions I attended through 2012/13 were both informative and interesting and some of the dryer content was made engaging by Kathryn. I am now organising a second cohort of people from Call Connection and am working with her to ensure all of our new learner needs are met. I would highly recommend Kathryn as a trainer/assessor to any company.
Andy Whyle
I worked with Kathryn when working towards CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management. My own initial assessment of opportunities for evidence at this level within my organisation was limited. After Kathryn mentored me through the process, she used her considerable expertise to help me identify and capture a wealth of evidence to meet the requirements. With her experience and breadth of vision (and patience!), she supported me through the process until I achieved this professional leadership qualification - Thank you!
Dan Cocksedge
I have had and am still having the opportunity to work with and learn from Kathryn. Kathryn delivered the Level 3 Advanced ILM Apprenticeship in Management through Telford College of Arts and Technology. The sessions I attended through 2012/13 were both informative and interesting and some of the dryer content was made engaging by Kathryn. I am now organising a second cohort of people from Call Connection and am working with her to ensure all of our new learner needs are met. I would highly recommend Kathryn as a trainer/assessor to any company.
Experience
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Marches Local Enterprise Partnership
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United Kingdom
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Information Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Partnerships and Strategy
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Oct 2017 - Present
- Updating and oversight of implementation of the Marches LEP Strategic Economic Plan and development of the Marches Local Industrial Strategy to secure additional funding for inclusive growth- Stakeholder management to ensure effective partnership working with the business community, HE/FE, government departments, local authorities and other public/private sector partners - Updating and oversight of implementation of the Marches LEP Strategic Economic Plan and development of the Marches Local Industrial Strategy to secure additional funding for inclusive growth- Stakeholder management to ensure effective partnership working with the business community, HE/FE, government departments, local authorities and other public/private sector partners
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University of Wolverhampton
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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University Centre Telford Co-ordinator
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Jun 2015 - Sep 2017
- Developed and managed University Centre Telford in line with the University of Wolverhampton's lifelong learning strategy- Provided advice on FE, HE and professional development opportunities, focussing on adults returning to study- Worked with public and private sector partners to determine local higher level skills needs and liaised with Faculties to develop appropriate HE programmes- Collated and analysed student data to monitor Centre impact and assess return on investment - Developed and managed University Centre Telford in line with the University of Wolverhampton's lifelong learning strategy- Provided advice on FE, HE and professional development opportunities, focussing on adults returning to study- Worked with public and private sector partners to determine local higher level skills needs and liaised with Faculties to develop appropriate HE programmes- Collated and analysed student data to monitor Centre impact and assess return on investment
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The Protocol Group
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Visiting Lecturer - Telford College
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Nov 2014 - Jul 2015
Lectured on part-time professional programmes, including:- CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management & Leadership 2014-2015- CIPD Level 3 Certificate in Learning & Development Practice 2014-2015- CIPD Level 3 Certificate in HR Practice 2014-2015 Lectured on part-time professional programmes, including:- CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management & Leadership 2014-2015- CIPD Level 3 Certificate in Learning & Development Practice 2014-2015- CIPD Level 3 Certificate in HR Practice 2014-2015
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Telford College
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United Kingdom
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Education Administration Programs
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200 - 300 Employee
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Management Trainer & Assessor
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Jun 2011 - Nov 2014
- Designed, developed and delivered management development programmes for caseload of companies across England- Delivered Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) qualifications from level 2 to level 7- Delivered Apprenticeship programmes incorporating management training, vocational assessment and Functional Skills tuition in English, Maths and ICT- Internal quality assurance - Designed, developed and delivered management development programmes for caseload of companies across England- Delivered Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) qualifications from level 2 to level 7- Delivered Apprenticeship programmes incorporating management training, vocational assessment and Functional Skills tuition in English, Maths and ICT- Internal quality assurance
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Independent Consultant & Interim Project Manager (Economic Growth & Bid Writing)
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Apr 2007 - Jun 2011
Examples of successfully completed assignments include:Client - Advantage West Midlands (Regional Development Agency)Co-ordinated West Midlands Taskforce recession response, including liaison with Regional Minister and key public and private sector stakeholdersDeveloped sector based action plansCo-ordinated review of West Midlands business support servicesClient - Business Link West MidlandsCo-ordinated completion of delivery plan for final approval by fundersBid writing and business development services securing funding of over £3.2million to support leadership development and capacity building projectsPartnership development and capacity building activitiesProject management of adviser assessment within contract deadlines
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Shropshire Chamber of Commerce
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Regional Project Manager
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2005 - 2007
- Management of £5million regional leadership and management development project. Funded by regional development agency to improve business performance by up-skilling 2,800 managers within the West Midlands.- Performance reporting at Board level and contributed to Chamber's business plan process. - Management of £5million regional leadership and management development project. Funded by regional development agency to improve business performance by up-skilling 2,800 managers within the West Midlands.- Performance reporting at Board level and contributed to Chamber's business plan process.
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Business Link
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United Kingdom
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Quality & Planning Manager
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2001 - 2005
- Developed annual delivery plan through liaison with operational teams and key stakeholders.- Bid writing to access external funding to support organisational objectives.- Implemented, managed and reported on national quality management framework to uphold standards, encourage continuous improvement and ensure contractual compliance.
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Regional Project Co-ordinator
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2000 - 2001
Delivered portfolio of rural business support projects to support economic restructuring and business improvement.
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Shropshire Chamber of Commerce
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager
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1999 - 2000
Managed EU funded vocational training and skills development programme supporting workers facing change. Managed EU funded vocational training and skills development programme supporting workers facing change.
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British Council
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Contract Manager
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1996 - 1999
Delivered portfolio of economic development, EU integration, vocational training and business support projects within Central & Eastern Europe. Delivered portfolio of economic development, EU integration, vocational training and business support projects within Central & Eastern Europe.
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British Council
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Officer
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1992 - 1995
Co-ordination of projects to support economic restructuring in Central & Eastern Europe. Co-ordination of projects to support economic restructuring in Central & Eastern Europe.
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Education
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2021 - 2022
University of Chester
Master of Arts - MA, Organisational Change and Development -
2012 - 2013
CIPD Qualifications
Intermediate Diploma in HR Development (L&D) Level 5 -
2012 - 2013
Telford College
Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector Level 4 -
2007 - 2007
University of Glamorgan
PRINCE2 Registered Practitioner -
2004 - 2005
Chartered Management Institute
Executive Diploma in Management -
2000 - 2001
Sheffield Hallam University
Postgraduate Certificate, Local and Regional Economic Development (Economic Development Distance Learning Consortium) -
1988 - 1991
University of Liverpool
BA (Hons), Combined Arts
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