Rebecca Stalker

VCS Development Lead (Dorset) at Community Action Network
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Cann Common, England, United Kingdom, UK

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Lucy Smith

Loved working with Rebecca. Lots of energy and enthusiasm - with amazing local and national knowledge of a wide range of sectors. Would recommend Rebecca as a Team Leader, Manager and collaborator any day!

Sarah Grout

Rebecca, 'Bekki', is a confident and charismatic project and programme manager in the fields of community engagement, disability and inclusivity, who is effective and efficient at bringing teams together to common purpose. I have worked with Bekki whilst at Leonard Cheshire on cross-departmental, multi-agency partnership programmes and recognize her strengths in giving strategic focus to projects that need to deliver hard results, ensuring accountability to stakeholders. Bekki’s plain-talking, no-messing, open and transparent approach means that you know exactly where you are with her and this makes for great communications and team collaborations.

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Credentials

  • EU General Data Protection Regulation (Foundation) (GDPR F)
    IBITGQ (International Board for IT Governance Qualifications)
    Mar, 2016
    - Nov, 2024
  • EU General Data Protection Regulation Practitioner (GDPR P)
    IBITGQ (International Board for IT Governance Qualifications)
    Mar, 2016
    - Nov, 2024
  • ILM Certificate in First Line Management
    ILM
    Jan, 2007
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Community Action Network
    • United Kingdom
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • VCS Development Lead (Dorset)
      • Jun 2023 - Present

      Working with and developing a range of VCS organisations (emerging and developing) across the Dorset Council area, assessing their needs for group development support. Delivering information, advice, guidance and bespoke support interventions along with peer learning and training on the legal, income generation, technical and good practice aspects of running a VCS organisation. Enabling the local VCS to fulfil their missions more effectively, improve performance and governance, become stronger, safer and more sustainable, and so helping to make Dorset a great place to live, work and visit. Show less

  • LiveWell Dorset
    • United Kingdom
    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Training and Engagement Officer (maternity cover)
      • Nov 2022 - Jun 2023

      Facilitated and supported the design, commissioning, planning and evaluation of learning and organisational development interventions, across agreed areas of responsibility to achieve a range of learning outcomes in-line with identified service needs across Dorset Council embedded in Public Health Dorset. Responded to identified learning and organisational development needs across the council and wider workforce where required through the development of innovative solutions and generation of creative ideas. Show less

  • Leonard Cheshire
    • United Kingdom
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Community Engagement Manager
      • Feb 2021 - Nov 2022

      Leveraging my vast experience across the non-profit sector, I was in charge of executing a community-focused strategic plan which amplified our organisation-wide reach and impact. My job was to strengthen our programme activities that were focused on providing people with disabilities better access to local support. I also created a conducive workplace culture that promoted teamwork, communication, and inclusivity.● Inclusive Strategies: Drove various initiatives focused on mitigating injustices and bolstering sense of belonging for programme participants by playing key role during development of inclusive community strategy and governance.● Employee Wellbeing: Applied advanced training from Mental Health First Aider course to effectively serve as champion for all staff and volunteer wellbeing. Show less

    • Learning & Development Advisor
      • Jul 2019 - Feb 2021

      Upon moving to Leonard Cheshire, I supervised the development and delivery of blended learning opportunities covering all services. I used a combination of Adobe Connect platform (live learn), face-to-face sessions, eLearning, and workbooks to upskill our staff. I also defined various learning and assessment methods for each respective service requirement covering remote, distance learning, and classroom environments.● Data-Driven Decision Making: Continuously improved training delivery and outcomes by empowering leadership team to make data-driven decisions by gathering and analysing data related to current and future learning capabilities.● Training Delivery: Significantly improved service delivery while also managing risk by leading manual handling theory training and manual handling skills’ instructor training for nominated service-based staff. Show less

  • Merchant Navy Welfare Board
    • United Kingdom
    • Maritime Transportation
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Manager (Fixed Term Contract)
      • Jan 2017 - Jul 2019

      While completing a fixed-term contract with the Merchant Navy Welfare Board, I guided the planning and execution of various projects covering the digital champions and online seafarers’ welfare course. I used Prince2 methodologies across all L&D efforts. I also built the website using several project management solutions, including Toolkit and Teamwork while concurrently sourcing training platforms to ensure GDPR compliance. ● Risk Management: Maintained regulatory compliance by conducting feasibility study, completing compliance framework for EU GDPR, and establishing relevant strategies, policies, and procedures. ● Digital Media: Boosted digital reach of events/services by architecting social media strategy, developing content, and implementing strategic advertisement and social media blasts. Show less

  • Spectrum Housing
    • Dorset, England, United Kingdom
    • Resident/Community Involvement Officer
      • May 2014 - Jan 2016

      While working with Spectrum Housing, I drove optimal programme performance by liaising between the Community Forum for three counties and Spectrum Housing. I was able to identify alternative strategies to counter anti- social behaviour by reviewing data related to BME residents, young adults, ASB cases. I also worked closely with our cross-functional staff to develop press releases, marketing collateral, and surveys. ● Staff & Volunteer Onboarding: Enhanced overall operations by recruiting, onboarding, and training diverse group of volunteers using extensive knowledge across induction, talent management, and people operations. ● Training Materials: Cultivated network of organisation ambassadors and advocates by forging iron-clad relationships with residents and providing relevant training packages. Show less

  • DORSET COMMUNITY ACTION
    • United Kingdom
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Manager (Fixed-Term Contract)
      • Apr 2013 - May 2014

      As a Project Manager, I strengthened our relationships with voluntary community leaders to deliver key projects and events. This involved lots of on-site event execution, including staff/volunteer co-ordination, administrative duties, and budget management. ● Volunteer Training: Coached and mentored volunteers on best practices for grant application development, compliance, and reporting while also positioning team to establish separate charity. As a Project Manager, I strengthened our relationships with voluntary community leaders to deliver key projects and events. This involved lots of on-site event execution, including staff/volunteer co-ordination, administrative duties, and budget management. ● Volunteer Training: Coached and mentored volunteers on best practices for grant application development, compliance, and reporting while also positioning team to establish separate charity.

  • Museum of East Dorset
    • United Kingdom
    • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Young People's Facilitator
      • Mar 2013 - Dec 2013

      In this role, I managed various initiatives that were focused on strengthening the relationships between our museum, youth organisations, and networks to engage younger community members. I also trained and enabled young people to achieve either their Silver or Bronze Art Award. ● Cross-Team Collaboration: Collaborated with museum’s Learning and Community Outreach Officer to maintain continued engagement after external funding ended by more effectively utilising collections, displays, and resources. Show less

  • National Trust
    • United Kingdom
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Community, Learning & Volunteering Manager/Community Gardener
      • Jul 2009 - Jan 2013

      Earlier in my career, I was responsible for planning, managing, and executing creative and inclusive learning projects for all ages that were centred on fostering a greater understanding and awareness of the National Trust. I also supported our local growers by sharing my vast knowledge of horticulture. ● Volunteer Engagement: Managed all aspects of volunteer journey, including training programme and data management, while also implementing training curriculum, support, and mentoring services for new starters. ● Conducive Learning Environments: Ensured quality of educational visits while also encouraging diverse learning styles by counseling teachers, educational group leaders, property staff, and volunteers. ● Client & Donor Relations: Combined entrepreneurial mind, interpersonal skills, and engaging personality to generate growth in number of new major clients throughout region. Show less

  • Somerset County Council
    • Yeovil
    • Youth Support Worker P/T
      • Jul 2008 - Jul 2010

      Achievements and responsibilities: • Provide advice guidance and signpost to other agencies. • Support and logistics for Bruton and Castle Cary Youth Clubs Achievements and responsibilities: • Provide advice guidance and signpost to other agencies. • Support and logistics for Bruton and Castle Cary Youth Clubs

  • London Borough of Camden
    • Camden, London, UK
    • Camden Young Archaeologists Project Manager
      • Mar 2005 - Apr 2008

      Achievements and responsibilities: • Implemented training for volunteer Museum Greeters getting the BME communities engaged with their local museums • Created training courses giving confidence with English Language skills • Delivered proposal and secured £350,000 funding from Heritage Lottery Fund. • Attracted additional new donors to secure a further £120,000 for follow-up project ‘Living Heritage’ secured major supporter from Central Saint Martins (CSM) Achievements and responsibilities: • Implemented training for volunteer Museum Greeters getting the BME communities engaged with their local museums • Created training courses giving confidence with English Language skills • Delivered proposal and secured £350,000 funding from Heritage Lottery Fund. • Attracted additional new donors to secure a further £120,000 for follow-up project ‘Living Heritage’ secured major supporter from Central Saint Martins (CSM)

  • Wiltshire Museum
    • Devizes
    • Access/Education Officer
      • Sep 2002 - Feb 2005

      • Brought Wiltshire Heritage Museum into 21st century through setting up its virtual tour, including an introduction by Julian Richards (local celebrity archaeologist) • Collaborated and networked with Wiltshire College in Chippenham and utilized their HND Social Media students to produce the virtual tour as their final piece of work for their qualification • Small funding awards to run sessions workshops from local police grants (£1,000) • Brought Wiltshire Heritage Museum into 21st century through setting up its virtual tour, including an introduction by Julian Richards (local celebrity archaeologist) • Collaborated and networked with Wiltshire College in Chippenham and utilized their HND Social Media students to produce the virtual tour as their final piece of work for their qualification • Small funding awards to run sessions workshops from local police grants (£1,000)

Education

  • Bath Spa University
    PGCE, RE Secondary
    2008 - 2009
  • Bournemouth University
    Post Graduate Diploma, Museums & Collections Management
    2000 - 2001
  • University of Southampton
    Archaeology, Archaeology
    1995 - 1997
  • Yeovil College
    HND Practical Archaeology
    1993 - 1995
  • Kings School, Bruton
    A Levels
    1986 - 1988

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