Experience

Drax Group

• United Kingdom
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• Global Partnerships & Advocacy Manager

  • Apr 2023 - Present

  London, England, United Kingdom As International Partnerships & Advocacy Manager I support Drax’s engagement with international audiences by managing relationships with global business, environmental, philanthropic and policy organisations to embed Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) as a core tool in the global toolbox in the fight against climate change. Drax provides energy and related services to over 165,000 businesses across Britain. Supplying 100% renewable electricity as standard, Drax is the… Show more As International Partnerships & Advocacy Manager I support Drax’s engagement with international audiences by managing relationships with global business, environmental, philanthropic and policy organisations to embed Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) as a core tool in the global toolbox in the fight against climate change. Drax provides energy and related services to over 165,000 businesses across Britain. Supplying 100% renewable electricity as standard, Drax is the largest provider of renewable electricity to UK businesses. Drax is fulfilling its purpose of enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future. The company aims to be carbon negative by 2030, using Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) technology Show less



Royal Aeronautical Society

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Education, Skills & Diversity Manager

  • Jan 2022 - Apr 2023

  London, England, United Kingdom This strategic and leadership role focussed on the delivery of the STEM Outreach, Education, Skills Policy, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion activities externally and internally. Working with a variety of stakeholders, including national and local government, employers, training providers, members and volunteers. - Project Management of all new and existing activities - Business and team strategy development and management - Grant and funding management - Relationship and… Show more This strategic and leadership role focussed on the delivery of the STEM Outreach, Education, Skills Policy, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion activities externally and internally. Working with a variety of stakeholders, including national and local government, employers, training providers, members and volunteers. - Project Management of all new and existing activities - Business and team strategy development and management - Grant and funding management - Relationship and Knowledge management - Media and communications activities relating the RAeS objectives - Line Management of a large team - Event Management - Budget and finance responsibilities

• Careers & Skills Executive

  • Nov 2020 - Jan 2022

  London, England, United Kingdom The Careers and Skills Executive supports the delivery of the RAeS Careers, Skills and Diversity strategies, working closely with Society members, employers and stakeholders, young people and training providers. Leading on careers advice and guidance to individuals and groups through the Society’s 1-2-1 careers appointment service, responding to general online and electronic enquiries and through the delivery of on-campus and virtual workshops at universities and colleges, including CV… Show more The Careers and Skills Executive supports the delivery of the RAeS Careers, Skills and Diversity strategies, working closely with Society members, employers and stakeholders, young people and training providers. Leading on careers advice and guidance to individuals and groups through the Society’s 1-2-1 careers appointment service, responding to general online and electronic enquiries and through the delivery of on-campus and virtual workshops at universities and colleges, including CV advice, online applications, covering letters, interview preparation and job search. I assist in the production and development of the Society’s print and online careers materials - including leaflets, posters, magazine, social media posts, webinars and developing content for the Careers in Aerospace website - and will respond to external requests for information and case studies on careers and pathways in aerospace and aviation, including contributions to external publications and campaigns to promote engineering, aviation, aerospace and related STEM subjects. The role also involves managing the Society’s student membership roadshow for universities and colleges, liaising with academia to deliver membership presentations virtually and/or in person and provide supporting information and promotional activities through related events, virtual learning environments etc. I provide project management support of the development of the Society’s digital careers strategy, including the Career Flightpath platform, website developments and help identify and develop new opportunities to enhance the Society’s provision of careers information, support and guidance.

• Employability & Skills Executive

  • Jan 2019 - Nov 2020

  London, United Kingdom Established in 1866, the Royal Aeronautical Society (No.4 Hamilton Place) is the world’s only professional body dedicated to the entire aerospace community. Working as the Employability and Skills Executive to support the delivery of the RAeS Careers, Skills and Diversity strategies, working closely with Society members, employers and stakeholders, young people and training providers. This is a new role supports our expanding activities in employability, diversity and inclusion… Show more Established in 1866, the Royal Aeronautical Society (No.4 Hamilton Place) is the world’s only professional body dedicated to the entire aerospace community. Working as the Employability and Skills Executive to support the delivery of the RAeS Careers, Skills and Diversity strategies, working closely with Society members, employers and stakeholders, young people and training providers. This is a new role supports our expanding activities in employability, diversity and inclusion and work with employers. Duties to include, but not limited to: Communicate the range of job opportunities available in the aerospace and aviation sector and associated skills/qualification requirements through various channels Advise enquirers – including education and careers providers, parents and young people on training, qualifications, entry/progression routes and apprenticeships Undertake 1-2-1 meetings with individuals Deliver Careers Workshops at UK Universities and Colleges Produce, update and monitor content for the Careers in Aerospace website Write editorial and blogs for Society e-newsletter Assist in editorial and production of Society’s biennual careers publication Develop department’s presence on social media Support the delivery of the Society’s recruitment fair, Careers in Aerospace LIVE Organise the Society’s annual careers awareness event for 14 – 18 year olds Liaise with aerospace and aviation universities, colleges and training providers to promote and deliver the Society’s free on-campus Careers and CV Workshops Provide secretarial support to the Women and Aerospace and Aviation Committee and Diversity and Inclusion Working Group, as well as assisting with the delivery of activities including events, research and reports Represent the Society at external/internal events, exhibitions and trade shows to promote careers and outreach activities



Flightworx Aviation

• United States
• Airlines and Aviation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Flight Operations Controller

  • Sep 2018 - Jan 2019

  Stansted, UK The Operations Controller’s principal responsibility is to ensure that the daily flying programme is delivered fully and in compliance with our quality and safety policies and those of the operators we support. Responsibilities: Operations/Service Delivery- overall responsibility for the safe and timely delivery of the daily flying programme for the Operations Team; ensuring that this is delivered to the highest standards in compliance with the Ops… Show more The Operations Controller’s principal responsibility is to ensure that the daily flying programme is delivered fully and in compliance with our quality and safety policies and those of the operators we support. Responsibilities: Operations/Service Delivery- overall responsibility for the safe and timely delivery of the daily flying programme for the Operations Team; ensuring that this is delivered to the highest standards in compliance with the Ops LPM. Operations/Quality/Safety– responsibility for my own compliant use of the LEON scheduling, Centrik SMS, PPS and Jeppview flight planning, AFTN, SITA and CFMU systems; ensuring that any safety issues are raised promptly through the company SMS and dealt with effectively. Operations/Quality– promoting quality and safety best practice throughout the Operations Team. Responsibility for ensuring that the full remit of flight dispatch activity is regularly checked for quality and compliance with Operations LPM standards and procedures - prior to and post the dispatch of a flight. Supervisory– conducting comprehensive handovers with Operations Supervisors and the Flight Support Manager during shift changeovers and prior to and upon return from any periods of absence from the office. Client Relationship Management– helping to maintain and develop relationships with all Operations clients. Providing a key point of contact for each operator and maintaining regular liaison with key client stakeholders. Taking responsibility for swiftly rectifying any operational issue or problem raised by any client coordinating action across Flightworx departments as appropriate. Communication– responsibility for ensuring that communication between all Flightworx departments and with clients is effective and timely to help achieve the Operations Team and client requirements and priorities. Management– providing support, coaching and mentoring to Operations colleagues, particularly new joiners to the team. Show less



MAG (Airports Group)

• United Kingdom
• Airlines and Aviation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Aviation Security Officer

  • Apr 2017 - Sep 2018

  East Midlands Airport, UK As Project Coordinator in Airport Security team I took the responsibility for the safety of the passengers and will get involved in varied checks and transformation projects in the terminal operations team. ✈ Project support for major security projects within the terminal operations department ✈ Operating and sourcing from suppliers such as high-tech equipment such as x-rays and observing screens ✈ Patrolling different parts of the Airport site and training new… Show more As Project Coordinator in Airport Security team I took the responsibility for the safety of the passengers and will get involved in varied checks and transformation projects in the terminal operations team. ✈ Project support for major security projects within the terminal operations department ✈ Operating and sourcing from suppliers such as high-tech equipment such as x-rays and observing screens ✈ Patrolling different parts of the Airport site and training new staff. ✈ Checking staff ID cards and passenger boarding cards before entering the security area Within this role, I also carried out additional responsibilities to assist the wider customer service department during busy periods. This may include duties such as: ✈ Supporting roles within the Passenger Service Team, assisting customers with reduced mobility through the Airport. ✈ Supporting roles within the Car Parks Meet & Greet operation. I also support on an ad-hoc basis, the MAG groups security projects team for the transfromation project at Manchester Airport. Show less



University of Northampton

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Marketing Officer

  • Nov 2014 - Apr 2017

  Northampton, United Kingdom To support the delivery of the University’s UK Marketing Strategy through supporting the achievement of targeted recruitment numbers of undergraduate and postgraduate students to University of Northampton from the UK. I supported University partnerships and relationships with schools and colleges in the UK and Europe through participation in a series of planned and coordinated interventions. Also promoted the University of Northampton and captured prospect data effectively in the UK… Show more To support the delivery of the University’s UK Marketing Strategy through supporting the achievement of targeted recruitment numbers of undergraduate and postgraduate students to University of Northampton from the UK. I supported University partnerships and relationships with schools and colleges in the UK and Europe through participation in a series of planned and coordinated interventions. Also promoted the University of Northampton and captured prospect data effectively in the UK and Europe through representation at recruitment fairs and exhibitions. Further duties included: - Liaise with Head Teachers, school careers advisers, careers service representatives and other external agencies as directed. - Support colleagues in the University Academic Faculties in relation to the promotion of subject specialist activities to targeted feeder schools and colleges as directed. - Extensive travel, giving individual presentations at Schools and Colleges, attending parents’ evenings, careers conventions and other promotional events throughout the UK and Europe. - Provide detailed statistical analysis and follow up reports from all recruitment events and visits, to ensure maximum recruitment exposure for the University. - To provide specialist information on tuition fees, financial support and admissions requirements to prospective students. - To support the development and execution of marketing campaigns targeting certain sectors of society. - To manage and lead on assigned projects, including any targeted activities and creation of marketing materials including copy writing, budget and implementation. - To lead and support various colleagues on major corporate events such as Open Days and summer schools, Higher Education exhibitions and international conferences. Show less



Bakkavor

• United Kingdom
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Technical Coordinator

  • Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

  Whitchurch Assisting the Technical department in a busy office environment. Liaising with various departments on a daily basis, coordinating actions and supervising staff. Organising daily meetings. Taking on a senior Administrator role, handling daily customer complaints and Ad-hoc investigations, daily editing of information management systems and publications.



University of Northampton

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Ambassador

  • Oct 2011 - Jul 2014

  Duties Include: Assisting the Marketing department in events such as open days and Higher education events, setting up events stands and organising equipment. Approaching and helping potential students with quires about the University courses and what is on offer at Northampton. Demonstrated skills in various office admin roles, including work on the phones and preparation for large scale events. Working as part of a team on large scale events.



Punch Pubs & Co

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Waiter/Bar

  • May 2008 - Sep 2013

  Duties include: Waiting on and bar work, dealing with the public who expect a high standard of quality, working as part of a small team dealing with everyday customer needs, the ability to solve various everyday problems which arose on a daily basis. Average covers 100 per shift.