Corporate Partnerships Manager

• Apr 2019 - Present

Corporate Partnership Manager

• Oct 2017 - Mar 2019

Supporting Apprenticeship Levy Paying Employers to develop executive world class Apprenticeships across public and professional services. Be an ambassador for the organisation engaging, developing and expanding Levy employers and partner organisations with a key focus on growing Apprenticeships. Consult with employers to ensure their Apprenticeship Levy funds are utilised effectively to meet their needs and show ROI. Identifying opportunities to offer all services within the NCG portfolio including; pre employment training, recruitment, Traineeships, Foundation degree’s, managed services, commercial training and new future contracts.

Client Relationship Manager

• Oct 2016 - Sep 2017

“The Learning & Performance Institute (LPI) is the leading globally-active body for learning professionals in the workplace learning sector. Our unique focus is on ‘learning efficacy’; the demonstrable impact of learning on individual and organisational performance. With an innovative portfolio of membership, certification, accreditation, events, awards, networks and consulting, the LPI strives to be the best source of inspiration and information for learning professionals.” “The Learning & Performance Institute (LPI) is the leading globally-active body for learning professionals in the workplace learning sector. Our unique focus is on ‘learning efficacy’; the demonstrable impact of learning on individual and organisational performance. With an innovative portfolio of membership, certification, accreditation, events, awards, networks and consulting, the LPI strives to be the best source of inspiration and information for learning professionals.”

Business Development Manager

• Oct 2014 - Oct 2016

Energy & Utility Skills is the sector skills council for the Gas, Power, Waste Management and Water industries.I am responsible for securing commercial revenues from products and services with clients.Key responsibilities include:• Overall responsibility for delivering financial targets from within the Energy & Utility Skills portfolio.• Growing and maintaining client management responsibilities for Employers and Training Providers • Securing sales appointments with clients and following up on new business opportunities• Building long term relationships with clients and stakeholders• Developing ,managing and delivering monthly events covering a variety of hot topics e.g. changes in policy, updates on the new Levy, new technologies, products and solutions• Representing Energy and Utility Skills at external events presenting information on high profile topics• Actively promoting and securing the continued development of the networks

Recognition of Learning Manager

• Oct 2010 - Oct 2016

Energy & Utility Skills is the sector skills council for the Gas, Power, Waste Management and Water industries. Recognition of Learning Programmes (RLP) is our process for providing an external quality approval of your learning programmes, whether in-house or through training providers. Our learning specialists team up with subject matter experts to assess and approve all aspects of the training. RLP approval is a rigorous and respected hallmark of quality, demonstrating to your employees and stakeholders that your training programmes are robust, fit for purpose and will deliver the required outcomes. Learners completing an RLP approved programme are registered on the Energy & Utility Skills Register (EUSR). This independent skills platform, described as 'exemplary' by the HSE, hosts training records which can be analysed and accessed by employers and employees alike via our website or by using the EUSR smartphone register search facility. RLP and EUSR are the perfect way to minimise risk and demonstrate the investment you make in your workforce, which in turn can improve retention and engagement and assist with winning work.I managed the Recognition of Learning product and the framework that underpins it. I identified the market and opportunities that established Recognition of Learning as a key constituent of Energy & Utility Skills Strategic Plan whilst providing management support within the peer group to ensure the programme of EUSR product & service activities were co-ordinated and delivered to plan. Key Tasks• Implementation of EUSR Future Strategy • Management and continuous development of Recognition of Learning • Delivery of the Recognition of Learning Offer • Maintain and develop the communication strategy • Develop the roll out plan for Recognition of learning• Design and implement the audit process for Recognition of learning.

Apprenticeship Manager

• Apr 2009 - Oct 2010

Managing a range of projects for SfH work programmes within the overall framework of strategic and operational plans. Lead and manage the delivery of allocated assignments to support the delivery of other work as required by the work programme and work flexibly and within a matrix style of working to support the delivery of key organisational objectives. Responsible for: • Supporting the Divisional Manager in the overall work plan in respect of apprenticeships. • Contribute to the development and dissemination of the apprenticeship strategy • Contribute to the promotion of SfH as the body which has greatest input into the development, uptake and usage of apprenticeships • Contribute to all work associated with the wider apprenticeship agenda and the promotion of apprenticeships within the NHS • Engage with employers, Strategic Health Authorities, and providers to establish base line data and information, e.g. examples of best practice • Work with the regional directors to explore issues within the apprenticeship agenda • Work with the Skills Academy for Health to explore common issues • Work with other Sector Skills Council’s / Sector Skills Bodies to measure the uptake of their apprenticeships within the health sector e.g. Business and Admin • Work with other SSCs to develop blended frameworks • Link into other country agendas and drivers in respect of apprenticeships

Project Manager

• Feb 2006 - Apr 2009

Managed the development and delivery of a programme of work to promote and develop leadership for leaders in the Third Sector. Responsible for: • Managing, developing and promoting a series of projects relating to developing and supporting leadership skills in the Third Sector • Promoting awareness, understanding and engagement in leadership development to voluntary and community organisations and the infrastructure that supports them • Working with partners in the sector to identify existing good practice and tools to support leadership development and manage the development of new resources to fill gaps • Signposting to existing provision; assessing existing academic and commercial providers to ensure they are suitable for the sector and identifying gaps • Working with business schools and other providers to inform and support the development of provision that better meets the needs of voluntary and community organisations and to fill identified gaps.

Learning Project Development Officer

• Nov 2003 - Feb 2006

To champion the voluntary and community sectors role, regionally,sub regionally, as key strategic players and deliverers in lifelong learning, especially those who are most at risk of social exclusion. Responsible for: • Network development and Capacity Building • Regional strategic engagement and consultation for delivering programmes. • Setting up, supporting new learning providers/consortia in the West Midlands • Dissemination of Information via forums using both on line and face-to-face processes. • Designing Websites and Development/ICT Networking Solutions • Organising conferences a variety of events, meetings and the facilitation of workshops.

External Verifier

• Apr 2002 - Oct 2003

To maintain the quality of NVQs, key skills and VRQs, delivered in industry and education, through external verification visits. Responsible for: • Verifying assessment practice and procedures, monitoring internal verification, candidate competence and quality of NVQ assessment against National Standards • Providing guidance and support to ensure effective delivery and maximise NVQ achievement • Communicating with centres, sharing best practice and informing them of new products. • Building external relationships with a variety of agencies Sector Skills Council, Learning Skills Council and QCA • Delivering and presenting training sessions to individuals, colleges, providers and for LSC events.

Training Coordinator (Middle Management Level)

• Jun 1999 - Apr 2002

To develop the activities of ETW within the training function in order to meet profiles, targets and maintain the quality systems, with specific responsibility for The Modern Apprenticeship and NVQ programmes. Responsible for: • Leading and developing a team to deliver a wide range of services and products. • Implementing, monitoring and continuously improving quality standards for training programmes supplied by ETW • Development and assessment of a range of Hospitality programmes, plus assessor and verifier awards • Developing new hospitality specific and training programmes • Training and assessing Learners through The Modern Apprenticeship and NVQ process, from initial assessment to completion of their individual training plans. • Training, supporting and motivating a young Apprentice with learning difficulties, to enter and win ‘The Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce Trainee of Excellence Award 2000’ • Being commended by Adult Learning Inspectorate and the LSC for the innovative training and projects developed for key skills and their integration into the Learners role • Developing all external resources and funding to provide extra support for individual Learners with special needs.