Lester Knight

Senior Business Advisor - Project Co-ordinator at Access To Business
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Anthony Allen

Lester is a key player in Access 2 Business and is responsible for helping SuperVids become what it is today. I highly recommend Lester Knight and his mentoring for anyone currently in business or thinking of launching a business!

Jane Barmer

I have known Lester for over a decade. He is both a subject expert and resilient trainer and coach that inspires others. This makes him both a valued team member and strong independent leader of innovative professional development.

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Credentials

  • Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
    City & Guilds
    Mar, 2012
    - Nov, 2024
  • Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment
    City & Guilds
    Feb, 2012
    - Nov, 2024
  • Level 2 Certificate in Adult Literacy
    City & Guilds
    Jan, 2012
    - Nov, 2024
  • Level 2 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace
    QCA
    Oct, 2010
    - Nov, 2024
  • Level 4 Certificate in Conducting Internal Quality Assurance of the Assessment Process
    City & Guilds
    Jul, 2008
    - Nov, 2024
  • Assessors Update A1
    bctg
    May, 2008
    - Nov, 2024
  • Level 1 Certificate in Drug Awareness
    NCFE
    Apr, 2007
    - Nov, 2024
  • Level 4 Certificate in Further Education Teaching (Stages One & Two)
    City & Guilds
    Jun, 2005
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certificate in Teaching Basic Skills Numeracy
    City & Guilds
    Sep, 2002
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certificate in Teaching Basic Skills Literacy
    City & Guilds
    Jul, 2002
    - Nov, 2024
  • BTEC Common Skills Certificate
    BTEC
    Jul, 2000
    - Nov, 2024
  • Higher National Certificate in Business Information Technology
    University of Wolverhampton
    Jul, 2000
    - Nov, 2024
  • National Vocational Qualification Training and Development
    City & Guilds
    May, 1998
    - Nov, 2024
  • Integrated Business Technology Stage Two
    OCR
    Oct, 1997
    - Nov, 2024
  • NVQ Level 1 Using Information Technology
    OCR
    Oct, 1997
    - Nov, 2024
  • NVQ Level 2 Using Information Technology
    OCR
    Oct, 1997
    - Nov, 2024
  • Pitman Desktop Publishing Level 2
    City & Guilds
    Oct, 1997
    - Nov, 2024
  • Computer Literacy and Information Technology S1
    OCR
    Sep, 1997
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Access To Business
    • United Kingdom
    • Civic and Social Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Business Advisor - Project Co-ordinator
      • May 2018 - Present

      •Providing a service to entrepreneurs from disadvantaged backgrounds to aid and support in the establishment and sustainability of their own businesses/self-employment. •Co-ordinating the activities of the BBO Bridges project, including the provision of business support, business workshops and marketing activities.•Effectively managing a portfolio of clients arranging, monitoring, reviewing and evaluating programmes of support.•Managing the team and contributing to the delivery of targets of the project.

    • Business Advisor
      • Feb 2017 - Apr 2018

      Supporting and advising local businesses and entrepreneurs• Working across the region providing advice and support to existing and potential entrepreneurs. • Supporting and aiding the establishment and sustainability of businesses/self employment.• Working with and effectively managing portfolio of clients mentoring, reviewing and evaluating business needs.* Designing and providing a range of bespoke training and support in order to enhance and maximise business effectiveness.

  • Age UK
    • United Kingdom
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Internal Verifier/Tutor/Assessor
      • May 2009 - Mar 2016

      Quality assurance and delivery of training programmes in classroom and work settings • Developed and effectively delivered Functional Skills English, Maths and ICT from Entry Level to Level 2; Key Skills; Adult Literacy/Numeracy for Apprenticeship, Foundation Learning, Adult Skills Learners and also addressing staff members training needs. • Pioneered City & Guilds Product Promotion Using Social Media Level 2 across the organisation. • Spearheaded ITQ at Level 1&2 and City & Guilds Employability Skills Level 1 at West Midlands Training Centre. • Designed bespoke electronic portfolio for City & Guilds Business Support Services L1 Diploma (16 units) achieving 96% qualification achievement rate, • Accurately maintaining up-to-date student records and all subsequent documentation • Mentoring students in matters related to academic success, life goals, and spiritual development. • Development of a system to monitor assessment practice and maintain standardisation of assessment judgement, ensuring assessors make valid decisions and candidates are assessed fairly. • Provided summative and formative Internal Verification of candidates, ensuring National Standards are met and achievement is timely. • Lead IQA for Functional Skills, Adult Literacy/Numeracy, ITQ.

  • Age Concern/Age UK Training
    • Walsall, United Kingdom
    • Training Officer
      • Apr 2007 - May 2009

      Managing across ICT and Adult Skills departments • Devised departmental training strategy and oversaw its successful implementation. • Managing training department budget. • Identify and assess future and current training needs through job analysis, career paths and annual performance appraisals. • Enhanced employee skills, performance, productivity and quality of work. • Ensure the expectations of external stakeholders are consistently met. • Drove forward `Kickstart` 14-16 NEET Programme to achieve 84% average qualification from 89% retention rates.

  • Age Concern Training
    • Walsall, United Kingdom
    • Adult Skills Tutor
      • Oct 2001 - Apr 2007

      Delivery of government funded training programmes in classroom and work placement settings. • Developed and delivered City & Guilds Key Skills Literacy, Numeracy and ICT to unemployed adults achieving average 87% pass rate. • Sourced and monitored work placements suited to clients leading to 76% average entering employment/further education. • Created the `Get It Booked! ` and `Past, Present, Future` literacy initiatives for 50+ with learners successfully having their autobiographies published.

  • City of Wolverhampton College
    • United Kingdom
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • I.T.Tutor NVQ Assessor
      • Aug 2000 - Sep 2001

      Delivery of government funded training programmes in classroom and work place settings. • Management and delivery of RSA Computer Literacy & Information Technology, RSA Integrated Business Technology Level II, Pitman Desktop Publishing Level II and RSA National Vocational Qualification Levels I and II (Using Information Technology) training programmes to students as defined by the college. • Interviewing and assessing students abilities and training needs, delivering the appropriate training, and assisting them in their portfolio development whilst maintaining up-to-date student records and all subsequent documentation.

  • RETA Training Services
    • Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
    • IT Tutor NVQ Assessor
      • Aug 1998 - Nov 1999

      Deliver bespoke training in the workplace • Liaise with company directors and their staff in order to ensure an effective customised information technology training programme would be designed and provided to businesses and organisations. • Responsible for the delivery of numerous on site training programmes as well as portfolio building and assessments to employees from a variety of companies. These training programmes included RSA CLAIT, RSA IBT Level II, Pitman Desktop Publishing Level II and RSA National Vocational Qualification Levels I and II (Using Information Technology).

  • Age Concern Training
    • Walsall, United Kingdom
    • Training Instructor
      • Aug 1999 - Sep 1999

      Delivery of government funded training programmes in classroom • Carried out Induction and subsequently deliver Information Technology training to 50+ groups. • Deliver training to clients of limited or no I.T. experience. • 100% Qualifications were achieved in word processing, spreadsheet and database. Delivery of government funded training programmes in classroom • Carried out Induction and subsequently deliver Information Technology training to 50+ groups. • Deliver training to clients of limited or no I.T. experience. • 100% Qualifications were achieved in word processing, spreadsheet and database.

  • Temple Training Services
    • Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
    • IT Trainer NVQ Assessor
      • Oct 1997 - Aug 1998

      Delivery of government funded training programmes in classroom • Delivered RSA CLAIT, RSA IBT Level II and RSA National Vocational Qualification Levels I and II (Using Information Technology) including in-house staff training. • Responsible for information technology NVQ assessments within the company while ensuring that NVQ programs were implemented and documented in accordance with awarding body and BS EN ISO 9002 standards. • Assisted with the maintenance and upgrading of computer systems which led to the saving of approximately £6,000 in PC/hardware costs.

  • Self Employed
    • West Midlands
    • Consultant / Tradesman
      • Mar 1993 - May 1997

      • I successfully ran my own painting and decorating business, dealing with all administrative and practical aspects. • I successfully ran my own painting and decorating business, dealing with all administrative and practical aspects.

  • Midland Industrial & Commercial Maintenance Ltd
    • Sedgley, West Midlands
    • Consultant / Tradesman
      • Jan 1987 - Mar 1993

      • A painting and decorating company where I was responsible for carrying out contracts either working under my own volition or as part of a team. I undertook various administrative duties including planning with contractors and company’s payroll. • A painting and decorating company where I was responsible for carrying out contracts either working under my own volition or as part of a team. I undertook various administrative duties including planning with contractors and company’s payroll.

Education

  • University of Wolverhampton
    Business Information Technology, Business Information Technology
    1998 - 2000
  • City of Wolverhampton College
    City & Guilds Certificate in Further Education Teaching, Further Education Teaching
    2003 - 2005

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