Experience

Gillingham School
• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Secondary School Teacher

  • Sep 2018 - Present

The Challenge
• United Kingdom
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee
• NCS Programme Manager

  • Jul 2019 - Sep 2019

British Exploring Society
• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Social Leader

  • Jul 2018 - Aug 2018
• Social Leader

  • Jul 2017 - Aug 2017

Catch22
• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 500 - 600 Employee
• NCS Lead Mentor

  • Jun 2017 - Jul 2017

Y Care International
• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee
• ICS Volunteer Coordinator (Training and Support)

  • Sep 2016 - Jun 2017


The Scout Association

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer Programme Manager

  • Oct 2015 - Sep 2016

• Centre Coordinator

  • May 2013 - Nov 2015

  Recruitment of long-term volunteers (aged 17-30) from over 30 countries, to staff 7 Scout Activity Centres across the UK Independently manage selection process; enquiries, applications, interviews (Skype or face-to-face)Manage all pre-placement support for long-term volunteers (including visas, flights, kit etc.)Monitor volunteer budget Lead training and induction of up to 100 volunteers per yearDesign and distribute marketing materials for the volunteer programme across international Scout associations.Establish database for managing prospective and current volunteers and alumniDay-to-day management of 60+ onsite volunteers (accommodation, meals, training and qualifications, uniform, scheduling, social events, pastoral and welfare)Line management of Staff Programmer Show less



Big Beyond

• South Africa
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Programme Manager

  • Dec 2012 - Feb 2013

  Living on-site at volunteer accommodation in Uganda to provide 24-hour support for international volunteers Identifying bespoke community development and environmental management placements for international volunteers based on their specific skills and interests Coordinating a local team of project coordinators and housekeeping staff to ensure project objectives were met and a high standard of volunteer accommodation and catering maintained Updating and improving the volunteer handbook and orientation programme Liaising with key groups, individuals and government representatives to design individual volunteer programmes and identify projects Show less



Raleigh International

• United Kingdom
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Researcher

  • Sep 2012 - Dec 2012

  Led the production of a 10th anniversary impact assessment of Raleigh's 220+ projects in Sabah, Borneo. Organised and conducted field research at over 30 sites across Sabah – including remote communities and protected areas such as Danum Valley and Imbak Canyon – to evaluate projects in areas including WASH, education and conservation Established and developed networks with a variety of stakeholders, including community members, national park rangers and management, individuals from various NGOs and high-level public figures including Minister for Youth and Sport, and Chairman of the Sabah Tourism Board Show less


John Lewis
• United Kingdom
• Truck Transportation
• Selling Partner

  • Oct 2011 - Jul 2012

Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund
• Researcher

  • Jan 2012 - Jun 2012
• Expedition Support Coordinator

  • Jun 2010 - Sep 2011

  Coordinated pre-expedition support and advice to over 100 volunteers per year, based in up to 10 countries Organised and co-facilitated pre-expedition training workshops; conducted team-building exercises and other activities, and delivered presentations Organised information, recruitment and selection events for prospective volunteers Coordinated pre-expedition support and advice to over 100 volunteers per year, based in up to 10 countries Organised and co-facilitated pre-expedition training workshops; conducted team-building exercises and other activities, and delivered presentations Organised information, recruitment and selection events for prospective volunteers


Marks and Spencer
• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee
• Customer Service Assistant

  • Sep 2008 - Jun 2010