Experience

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  Strive Higher

  • United Kingdom
  • Higher Education
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Senior Consultant

    • Feb 2023 - Present

  • Consultant

    • Aug 2022 - Feb 2023

    Strive Higher is a specialist higher education consultancy. We work in genuine partnership with organisations across the sector to harness their strengths, develop as communities and navigate a rapidly changing sector landscape.

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  ACCA

  • United Kingdom
  • Accounting
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Regional Head of Education - MESA

    • Apr 2021 - Aug 2022

    Developed and managed the team remotely, implemented key changes and improved overall team engagement scores Lead the development of data driven training activities and practice assessments, to ensure the best possible learner outcomes Work with key partners to consult them and prepare them for major qualification / exam delivery changes Accountable for delivery of key education performance metrics (exam entry volumes/ exam pass rates etc) Develop and scale key education interventions across multiple markets in support of achieving KPIs Attend events and deliver presentations / speeches to external stakeholders Monitoring partners’ compliance with ACCA quality standards Lead role in the development of a MESA model for new ways for working across the region with a digital first approach Pro-active member of the regional leadership team - contributing to and shaping key initiatives across the region

  • Head of Market Execution

    • Nov 2017 - Apr 2021

    Led initiatives to manage business engagement with ACCA’s largest markets through the management and evolution of specialist forums Developed opportunity capture and issue resolution mechanisms, driving action and accountability across the business, removing roadblocks to delivery Lead the development and implementation of a business operating rhythm Represented the team on key strategic projects, ensuring market voice is acted upon Management of team supporting focus market engagement Budget ownership and management

  • Head of Education Relations

    • Oct 2014 - Nov 2017

    Education lead on strategic relationships with Professional Accountancy Organisations (PAOs); working closely with ACCA's global teams to develop and deliver the desired relationship outcomes Ensured the appropriate educational input and expertise was provided to support the best outcome for ACCA Supported ACCA’s capacity building work – contributing to the development of bids, the design and execution of project deliverables as well as securing appropriate specialist input from across the business Regular prepared reports / briefs for senior leadership on the state of various projects

  • Head of Strategic Planning (secondment)

    • Sep 2015 - Jul 2016

    Supported the implementation of the strategic planning process to ensure the whole organisation was aligned Worked with Internal Communications to improve understanding of the strategy across the business Supported strategic discussions with the CEO & Executive Team and wider leadership team via Strategy Away Days and quarterly leadership meetings. Helped develop the programme and facilitate these sessions Acted up in the absence of a Head of Change Delivery - providing focused support for the Executive Director of Strategy and Development Line management of Strategic Planning Managers to ensure effective co-ordination in relation to trend analysis, business planning, strategy development, communication and performance.

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  ACCA

  • United Kingdom
  • Accounting
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Head of Education Liaison

    • Jul 2014 - Oct 2014

  • Learning Provider Relationships Manager

    • Jul 2012 - Jul 2014

  • Student Support Manager

    • Sep 2010 - Jul 2012

  • Development Coordinator

    • Aug 2008 - Sep 2010

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  Link Community Development

  • London / South Africa

  • Programme Officer

    • Jul 2005 - Jul 2008
    • London / South Africa

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  Peace Brigades International

  • Belgium
  • Civic and Social Organizations
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Graduate Intern

    • Oct 2004 - Feb 2005
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area