Matt Dronfield
Managing Director at Debt Free London- Claim this Profile
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Deborah (Debs) Gordon
Matt and I initially worked together when Centrica was sourcing candidates for the Movement to Work programme in 2015. During that time, as a client I received an excellent service from Matt. If there was a challenge, Matt always provided sensible solutions plus I found him approachable, cheerful and diligent. If Matt says he is going to do something, he does it. Since December 2017, Matt and I have worked as colleagues in the Movement to Work core team. My opinion of Matt has remained the same whether I am the client or a work colleague. I can highly recommend Matt in a client facing role and as a team mate.
Steph Taylor
I had the pleasure of managing Matt during my time at London Youth and he is incredibly committed, positive, flexible and capable. Matt has a talent for making things happen that initially seemed impossible and he is a fantastic speaker, advocate and team player. I certainly hope to work with Matt again!
Deborah (Debs) Gordon
Matt and I initially worked together when Centrica was sourcing candidates for the Movement to Work programme in 2015. During that time, as a client I received an excellent service from Matt. If there was a challenge, Matt always provided sensible solutions plus I found him approachable, cheerful and diligent. If Matt says he is going to do something, he does it. Since December 2017, Matt and I have worked as colleagues in the Movement to Work core team. My opinion of Matt has remained the same whether I am the client or a work colleague. I can highly recommend Matt in a client facing role and as a team mate.
Steph Taylor
I had the pleasure of managing Matt during my time at London Youth and he is incredibly committed, positive, flexible and capable. Matt has a talent for making things happen that initially seemed impossible and he is a fantastic speaker, advocate and team player. I certainly hope to work with Matt again!
Deborah (Debs) Gordon
Matt and I initially worked together when Centrica was sourcing candidates for the Movement to Work programme in 2015. During that time, as a client I received an excellent service from Matt. If there was a challenge, Matt always provided sensible solutions plus I found him approachable, cheerful and diligent. If Matt says he is going to do something, he does it. Since December 2017, Matt and I have worked as colleagues in the Movement to Work core team. My opinion of Matt has remained the same whether I am the client or a work colleague. I can highly recommend Matt in a client facing role and as a team mate.
Steph Taylor
I had the pleasure of managing Matt during my time at London Youth and he is incredibly committed, positive, flexible and capable. Matt has a talent for making things happen that initially seemed impossible and he is a fantastic speaker, advocate and team player. I certainly hope to work with Matt again!
Deborah (Debs) Gordon
Matt and I initially worked together when Centrica was sourcing candidates for the Movement to Work programme in 2015. During that time, as a client I received an excellent service from Matt. If there was a challenge, Matt always provided sensible solutions plus I found him approachable, cheerful and diligent. If Matt says he is going to do something, he does it. Since December 2017, Matt and I have worked as colleagues in the Movement to Work core team. My opinion of Matt has remained the same whether I am the client or a work colleague. I can highly recommend Matt in a client facing role and as a team mate.
Steph Taylor
I had the pleasure of managing Matt during my time at London Youth and he is incredibly committed, positive, flexible and capable. Matt has a talent for making things happen that initially seemed impossible and he is a fantastic speaker, advocate and team player. I certainly hope to work with Matt again!
Experience
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Debt Free London
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director
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Aug 2022 - Present
Debt Free London is London’s free face-to-face debt advice service helping over 24,000 Londoners a year with their debt and money worries. The service is funded by the Money and Pensions Service and supported by the Mayor of London.As Managing Director, I am responsible for the strategic direction, and day to day management of this £7.5m per year service with over 50 locations and 180 staff.
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Head of Debt Free London
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Jan 2019 - Aug 2022
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Movement to Work
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Secondment
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Nov 2016 - Dec 2018
Seconded to Movement to Work part time as part of my role as Senior Employability Manager at London Youth. I advised a group of leading FTSE 100 employers committed to tackling youth unemployment, supporting them to connect and partner with innovate youth charities to meet their future recruitment needs. Seconded to Movement to Work part time as part of my role as Senior Employability Manager at London Youth. I advised a group of leading FTSE 100 employers committed to tackling youth unemployment, supporting them to connect and partner with innovate youth charities to meet their future recruitment needs.
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London Youth
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Employability Manager
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Jan 2014 - Dec 2018
Managed and supported London Youth’s 20 commissioned delivery partners to offer local employer engagement opportunities that reflect the values of the organisation across London. Ensuring all partner organisations are clear about their role, play their part and record outcomes.Led specialty programs focusing on opportunities for young people aged 18-24's; creating meaningful relationships with employers from SME to corporates, meeting the long term needs of unemployed young people that were not receiving support from statutory services.Evaluated and published programme learnings across London Youth to combat youth unemployment; utilising learnings to influence commissioners and policy makers, both at City Hall and Westminster.Mentored and coached three direct line reports.
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Volunteer Coordinator
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Apr 2012 - Jan 2014
Responsibilities for designing, recruiting and managing volunteers for both the organisation’s in-house programmes; including sports, social action and employability, as well their network of 400 youth clubs across the capital. As a result, the organisation continues to embed a volunteering function which grows each quarter; provides a high calibre and commitment to the organisation encompassing its vision and values.
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Futureversity
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Programmes Coordinator
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Jan 2010 - Apr 2012
Responsible for supporting the delivery of the organisation and its partners service offering through the provisioning of its apprenticeship, internship and volunteering programmes. Determining the organisations vision and objectives for its c350 Apprentices, Interns and Volunteers whilst ensuring effective delivery through the implementation of effective governance and controls. Responsible for supporting the delivery of the organisation and its partners service offering through the provisioning of its apprenticeship, internship and volunteering programmes. Determining the organisations vision and objectives for its c350 Apprentices, Interns and Volunteers whilst ensuring effective delivery through the implementation of effective governance and controls.
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