Experience

The Promise Scotland

• United Kingdom
• Public Policy
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Promise Delivery Partner

  • Apr 2022 - Present



Right There

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Learning and Development Lead

  • Nov 2020 - Apr 2022

  Responsible for supporting a learning environment where employees can continuously develop to be their best. The post holder will demonstrate an understanding of Ypeople’s strategy, and its future capability needs in order to identify learning priorities across the organisation. To develop a full learning programme to cater for a blended approach to learning and development. Driving a culture of high performing teams and continuous professional development Identify training needs and map out learning and development plans for individuals, teams and the wider organisation Designing a range of learning initiatives including technical, behavioural and leadership programmes Establishing mechanisms for managers to evaluate employee performance and gauging where skills need developed Creating and delivering training programs and preparing any learning materials needed Assessing the effectiveness of our training and its impact on service delivery Keeping up to date with best practice and innovation relating to education and training Developing and utilising a range of different training platforms to deliver training Co-ordinate the on-boarding process so that new employees feel welcome, informed and connected to colleagues and the organisation Coordinating external training as the need arises Supporting staff completing their SVQs or undergoing training and professional development Show less



See Me

• United Kingdom
• Public Policy
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Programme Manager Education and Young People

  • 2014 - Nov 2020

  The programme aims to help children, young people and the adults in their lives understand the importance of good mental health, recognise how it affects them and build their confidence to talk openly about mental health, enabling people who have experienced mental health problems to live fulfilled lives. The programme has an emphasis on ‘normalising mental health’, recovery and targets communities where stigma prevails, to bring about meaningful changes in behaviour utilising education and social contact models. Development, Management and coordinating of youth-led forums Influencing policy and practice Recruiting, supporting and training Champions Safeguarding inc risk assessing events, residentials and managing health and safety Establishing a National Steering group Working in partnership - statutory and third sector  Show less



Diabetes UK

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

• Project Development Coordinator for Young People

  • Aug 2012 - Dec 2014

  As the Project Coordinator I was responsible for developing a Youth Initiative alongside young people living with Type 1 diabetes. The overarching aim of the project is to develop a resource for young people living with Type1 diabetes in Scotland. The initiative is designed to enable young people to be fully involved in all aspects of its development including the young volunteers for the project receiving the necessary training and support to consult and involve other young people. As the Project Coordinator I was responsible for developing a Youth Initiative alongside young people living with Type 1 diabetes. The overarching aim of the project is to develop a resource for young people living with Type1 diabetes in Scotland. The initiative is designed to enable young people to be fully involved in all aspects of its development including the young volunteers for the project receiving the necessary training and support to consult and involve other young people.



Columba 1400

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Engagement Manager

  • Aug 2011 - Aug 2012

  Columba 1400 is a Social Enterprise dedicated to achieving social change among disadvantaged individuals and communities. I developed and delivered tailored Leadership Programmes for Statutory, Corporate and Third Sector organisations, focusing on self-awareness, Community and maximising people’s potential. Columba 1400 is a Social Enterprise dedicated to achieving social change among disadvantaged individuals and communities. I developed and delivered tailored Leadership Programmes for Statutory, Corporate and Third Sector organisations, focusing on self-awareness, Community and maximising people’s potential.



Quarriers

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Youth Inclusion

  • Jul 2008 - Aug 2011

  As the Youth Inclusion Worker I was responsible for ensuring that individuals supported through Quarriers were empowered to have their voices heard both locally and at National forums through access to advocacy and training. ◊ Development, Management and Co-ordinating of youth-led forums ◊ Identifying training and education placements ◊ Improving services for young people through presentations, workshops, policy development and conferences ◊ Incorporating accreditation systems for participants ◊ Campaign work - Condemned, Young People’s Housing Charter ◊ Lobbying Government - Scottish Parliament Petitions Committee ◊ Supporting training, developing and running a social enterprise ◊ Establishing a National Youth Homeless Network Show less



Raleigh International

• United Kingdom
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Mar 2003 - Dec 2007

  The project worked with socially excluded and disadvantaged young people from across central Scotland. The project delivered person centred personal development programmes that empowered young people to make positive changes in their lives, develop life skills, confidence and positive peer relationships. ◊ Oversee Youth Provision ◊ Delivery of Group Work to Young People on understanding diversity, Healthy living, Teambuilding ◊ Delivery of cultural awareness sessions using art and photography ◊ Contribute and report on the strategic development of the project ◊ Spearheading recruitment of young people ◊ Establishing a Youth Advisory Group Show less