Experience

Newcastle United Foundation

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

• Head of Facilities & Foundation Business

  • Sep 2021 - Present



NEAT Active

• Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

• Non-Executive Director

  • Sep 2022 - Present



Benfield School

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business & Community Manager

  • Sep 2020 - Sep 2021

  A thriving and collaborative partnership of six primary and secondary schools across the North-East of England, working together to provide first class education for all. Benfield School is based in the east end of Newcastle and offers pupils the opportunity to develop academically as well as developing into well rounded young people, who will make a positive contribution to society. Main Responsibilities o Lead and manage the business support service o Strategic planning and managing resources o Health & safety and risk management o Financial Management of £6m+ budget o HR and staff leadership o Strategic management of Benfield Sports Centre Key achievements o Working with NEAT to develop the trust vision, mission & strategy o Reviewing and developing operational procedures as part of SLT o Introducing and managing Covid Testing program Show less



NEAT Active

• Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

• Operations Manger

  • Jan 2018 - Sep 2020

  NEAT Active Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Newcastle East mixed multi Academy Trust (NEAT). My role is to continue delivering the community programme of Benfield Sports Centre whilst taking a leadership role of this newly formed Ltd company. Since April 2017 I have been covering a number of the School Business Manager responsibilities at Benfield School in the absence of a permanent SBM. NEAT Active Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Newcastle East mixed multi Academy Trust (NEAT). My role is to continue delivering the community programme of Benfield Sports Centre whilst taking a leadership role of this newly formed Ltd company. Since April 2017 I have been covering a number of the School Business Manager responsibilities at Benfield School in the absence of a permanent SBM.



Newcastle City Council

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sports Centre Manager - Benfield School

  • Apr 2004 - Jan 2018

  I have strategic and operational control of delivering a community programme of sporting activities that generate around 200,000 visits per year. Named Benfield Centre for Sporting Excellence, I oversee this unique partnership that brings together the school, the Sports Centre, and the on-site partner; City of Newcastle Gymnastics Academy. I have strategic and operational control of delivering a community programme of sporting activities that generate around 200,000 visits per year. Named Benfield Centre for Sporting Excellence, I oversee this unique partnership that brings together the school, the Sports Centre, and the on-site partner; City of Newcastle Gymnastics Academy.



North Tyneside Council

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Facility Manager

  • Feb 2001 - Apr 2004

  Overall management of North Tyneside’s flagship sports facility, including generating income, staff management, health and safety, programming and delivery of a high quality customer focused service. Overall management of North Tyneside’s flagship sports facility, including generating income, staff management, health and safety, programming and delivery of a high quality customer focused service.



Center Parcs

• France
• Travel Arrangements
• 700 & Above Employee

• Duty Manager

  • May 1997 - Feb 2001

  Duty Manager across the wet and dry sides of the leisure division.

• Pool Supervisor

  • May 1994 - May 1997

• Lifeguard / Watersports Instructor

  • Nov 1991 - May 1994