Director Of Development

• Jul 2022 - Present

Senior Programmes and Partnerships Manager

• Jul 2019 - Jul 2022

Programmes Manager

• Jan 2016 - Jul 2022

You Make It is a creative, self-empowerment programme for unemployed and underemployed women aged 18-30 from East London. Women emerge from the programme with the confidence, skills, networks, knowledge and experiences needed to lead financially independent and happy lives. We do this through 6 months of experiences including inspirational and creative group learning, 1-1 mentoring, and real earning experiences such as work placements and creative start up projects.- Managing delivery of workshop programmes (venues, speakers, facilitators)- Managing outreach and recruitment of women - Managing recruitment and coordination of professional mentors- Sourcing bespoke LLW/expenses paid work placements- Fundraising under CEO's direction Show less

Trustee

• Oct 2021 - Present

Fellow

• Sep 2018 - Present

InSpired To Work Caseworker

• Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

InSpired To Work (ITW) works with 'NEET' young people aged 16-25 from Southwark providing intensive support to overcome personal and skills related barriers to employment. There is a focus on both primary (general employability skills) and secondary barriers to employability such as emotional and mental health issues, housing issues, substance misuse and offending backgrounds. In my role I have been engaged in: - Managing a caseload of young people with predominantly high needs (complex cases including mental health, learning disabilities and offending backgrounds). - Developing and maintaing strong partnerships with Southwark Probation and Kinetic Youth to expand our outreach provision for at-risk young people. - Providing 1-1, bespoke and holistic support to assist each young person into sustained employment through assessing needs & building PDPs to map out short and long term SMART based career goals. - Building confidence, motivation and self efficacy through self exploration activities and motivational interviewing. - Offering general employability support around CVs, covering letters, job applications and interview skills. - Working alongside corporate and voluntary organisations to source and match work placement, employment and apprenticeship opportunities for young people. - Working in a multi agency context to safeguard young people. Show less

Sessional Programme Co-ordinator/Manager

• Mar 2007 - Jul 2015

CLYD is a local youth organisation which aims to promote social integration from hard to reach ethnic and religious groups within Central London. It promotes the involvement of young people in all areas of programme management and delivery. - Managed and coordinated logistics and programme delivery in a range of areas including: faith conferences, youth theatre, healthy living programmes, heritage research projects and employability programmes - Created curriculum and revising curriculum for any training based programmes. - Provided effective line management to a small team and volunteers. - Utilised youth participation as a tool to develop new, engaging youth programmes. - Created an effective outreach plan across London Borough of Westminster. - Compiled funding bids. - Formulated a business plan. - Provided face-to-face casework to local young people. Show less

Build-It Delivery Officer

• Nov 2013 - Jan 2015

Launched in 2013, Build-it is a multi-partner programme led by London Youth which gives young people aged 16-24 in the London Borough of Lambeth the chance to learn skills and access CSCS & accredited training, work experience and real employment opportunities within the regeneration of their local communities.My role comprised of:- Developing progression opportunities for young people through a range of partnerships and other available services. - Developing and maintaining relationships with partners such as Willmott Dixon, CBRE, Keepmoat and Mears to source and provide work experience, apprenticeship and paid work opportunities through their supply chains. - Developing and maintaining relationships with education and training providers such as South Thames College, Lambeth College and Croydon College to coordinate and fill sector based courses and traineeships for young people. - Supporting fundraising activities for Build-it by presenting to funding panels for trusts and corporate organisations. Show less

The Challenge Recruitment Co-ordinator

• Nov 2012 - Nov 2013

The Challenge is a youth leadership programme funded by The Cabinet Office as part of the National Citizens Service. The programme seeks to mix 16-17 year olds of various backgrounds, promote leadership and citizenship as part of an amazing life changing experience.- Developed strong outreach links by fostering relationships with over 66 schools across Hackney, Haringey and Tower Hamlets.- Exceeded outreach target by recruiting 378 young people for the programme.- Developed partnerships with a range of community and private sector organisations to offer eye-opening opportunities for young people. (Organisations included: John Lewis, Bindmans LLP, Mayor's Fund for London, Anthony Nolan Trust, FoodCycle)- Coordinated and managed logistics for events designed for over 500 people. - Conducted risk assessments to ensure programme delivery was safe and effective.- Provided line-management and effective supervision to Logistics Officers.- Provided training for line reports and volunteers.- Supported the budget management of young people's action campaigns. Show less

Project Manager

• Nov 2012 - Jan 2013

De-Cipher was an initiative that I developed based on the creation of a reading group which sought to engage 18-30 year olds from around Central and North West London. The programme was funded to help increase accessibility of reading groups and increase literacy. The project provided each member with a selection of texts to study ranging from psychological thrillers, memoirs and graphic novels. - Applied for and secured funding for the project. - Created a project plan and budget for delivery. - Managed the project budget and ensured that spending fell within set parameters. - Managed and assessed risk. - Organised and developed project curriculum to ensure a well-rounded and engaging project. - Developed partnerships with local organisations to gain access to free stationary and discounted texts through Belsize Stationers and Primrose Hill Books. - Developed and implemented monitoring and evaluation processes to map each service user's progression on the project and the effectiveness of the project. Show less

UpRising Intern

• Jul 2012 - Oct 2012

UpRising is a part-time leadership programme for 19-25 year olds across London, Bedford, Birmingham and Manchester. The programme is funded by the Cabinet Office and uniquely supported by PM David Cameron, Deputy - Nick Clegg & Leader of the Opposition Ed Miliband. The main bulk of my role revolved around assisting the recruitment drive to get young people on the programme. I promoted the opportunity through social media, liaising with local organisations and also presenting at universitites and job fairs. Later on in the drive, I assisted in facilitating group assessments and also interviewed candidates at the assessment centres for London and Bedford. I also supported across areas of research, funding, evaluations, creating how-to-guides and provided general administrative support. Show less

Contributor

• Nov 2011 - Dec 2011

Contributor

• Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

Contributor

• May 2011 - May 2011

Student Ambassador

• Sep 2009 - Jun 2010

I worked with the outreach team to support young people in schools and colleges across the borough of Lewisham. I offered young people information on the choice to pursue higher education, workshops on how to manage the costs and mentoring around topics such as confidence and goal setting. I worked with the outreach team to support young people in schools and colleges across the borough of Lewisham. I offered young people information on the choice to pursue higher education, workshops on how to manage the costs and mentoring around topics such as confidence and goal setting.

Peer Educator

• Sep 2006 - Jun 2007

Educating young people across Westminster on the topics of healthy relationships, sexual health and sexual identity. Educating young people across Westminster on the topics of healthy relationships, sexual health and sexual identity.