Head Of Fundraising

• Jun 2022 - Present

Overseeing all fundraising activity for this wonderful charity, including one-off gifts from individuals and organisations, regular giving programmes, charitable Trust and Foundation grant applications, community, events, and special appeals such as the 'Covid Recovery Campaign' which raised £953k in 6 months.

Trusts and Foundations Officer

• Nov 2017 - Jun 2022

Responsible for creating applications to charitable Trusts and Foundations for funding bids ranging from £50 to £600,000+. Development and delivery of an annual plan of Trust and Foundation applications, cultivation of long term relationships with key funders and focusing on a strategic growth of application focus and scope. This has included direct line management of one employee and several volunteers, with deputy team management duties as required. I also volunteered and was selected to help deliver the JST's Mission Development Workstream over 2017-18, including widescale consultation of our beneficiaries, donors, partners and peers; analysis of gathered data; and, providing material for the re-definition of our mission statement and beneficiary groups based on such findings. Bursary Committee Founding Member (2020). Bursary Committee Lead (2022). Impact Evaluation Lead (2022). In six years I have managed £2.5M of income from Trusts and Foundations, including designing a new project which secured the highest value grant from a new funder in the Trust's recent history (£269,630). Sailing as Bosun's Mate on voyages, day sails, events and maintenance periods. Show less

Grants and Trusts Administrator

• Mar 2016 - Nov 2017

Initially brought in to manage reporting and admin requirements for the Trusts and Foundations pipeline, and applications to smaller (<£10k) funders with the support of a part-time department manager. Soon progressed to independently managing bids up to £50k, and working directly with the CEO and other department heads on larger applications.

Professional Crew

• Apr 2014 - Nov 2017

Administration support to the Director, Designated Person Ashore periods, and website administrator. When sailing - several positions on either sail training voyages or private charter around the Scottish Coast and to Greenwich. As Bosun’s Mate/Bosun in charge of safety boat and mooring as well as crew training and sails. Including an intensive maintenance period in preparation for film work. Administration support to the Director, Designated Person Ashore periods, and website administrator. When sailing - several positions on either sail training voyages or private charter around the Scottish Coast and to Greenwich. As Bosun’s Mate/Bosun in charge of safety boat and mooring as well as crew training and sails. Including an intensive maintenance period in preparation for film work.

Ship Keeper, Bosun's Mate, Watch Leader and Dive Officer

• May 2012 - Mar 2016

As assistant to ship’s Bosun: following planned and proactive maintenance programmes; sail handling; training; supervision of trainee crew. During promotional events this was a front of house role hosting prospective funders, partners or investors. As Watch Leader: three watch rotation; standing 'duty' at anchor and in port. This included an Atlantic Crossing. As Dive Officer: surveying underwater systems and carrying out diver instruction as requested. As Ship Keeper (winter alongside/non-sailing periods): managing volunteer teams; on-board health and safety; planning work schedules; oversight of weekend on-board cafe. As Ship Keeper, responsible for the safety and maintenance of the ship in a lay-up or SMP period, in charge of all volunteers and supervisor of all events on board. Show less

Deckhand and Crew Trainer

• Oct 2015 - Dec 2015

Initially employed as a front-of-house deckhand and lookout on a foot passenger ferry service running from the IOW to Portsmouth. My role quickly expanded to develop and then deliver training to new and existing crew, represent the company at regional meetings, and provide office based support including crew scheduling. The position finished due to the company unexpectedly stopping trading. Initially employed as a front-of-house deckhand and lookout on a foot passenger ferry service running from the IOW to Portsmouth. My role quickly expanded to develop and then deliver training to new and existing crew, represent the company at regional meetings, and provide office based support including crew scheduling. The position finished due to the company unexpectedly stopping trading.

Charter Angling Boat Crew

• Nov 2014 - Oct 2015

Boat handling, cross channel transiting, and customer care for 5 day angling trips and weekend day trips for experienced and beginner anglers. Care of customer, catch, and fish preparation. This included crewing for World, European, and International angling competitions. This position finished at the end of the 2015 angling season (FTC). Boat handling, cross channel transiting, and customer care for 5 day angling trips and weekend day trips for experienced and beginner anglers. Care of customer, catch, and fish preparation. This included crewing for World, European, and International angling competitions. This position finished at the end of the 2015 angling season (FTC).

Dive Instructor

• Oct 2013 - Oct 2014

Educational Facilitator for Marine Skills Experience Programme

• Oct 2013 - Apr 2014

National Citizen Service Assistant Leader

• 2013 - Dec 2013

Working directly with one other NCS Leader managing a team of 15 young people, delivering the NCS Programme both locally and for a residential period. Providing pastoral support to participants and maintaining a safeguarding role throughout. Monitoring and providing statistical and qualitative feedback to the NCS Area Coordinator.

Dive Instructor

• Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

Dive instruction and full time supervision for 12-18 year olds on experiential education based summer camps with a focus on facilitating social, emotional and intellectual growth. Dive instruction and full time supervision for 12-18 year olds on experiential education based summer camps with a focus on facilitating social, emotional and intellectual growth.

IDC Staff Instructor

• Aug 2011 - May 2013

Senior Instructor teaching a full range of PADI and EFR courses. Redeveloping marketing strategies and on-line retail. New student acquisition and developing links with local school groups and professional services. Senior Instructor teaching a full range of PADI and EFR courses. Redeveloping marketing strategies and on-line retail. New student acquisition and developing links with local school groups and professional services.

Dive Instructor

• Mar 2009 - Oct 2009

Dive instruction and promotion for a busy and expanding dive school and centre in a popular holiday destination in Greece. Dive instruction and promotion for a busy and expanding dive school and centre in a popular holiday destination in Greece.

Divemaster

• Nov 2008 - Feb 2009

Dive Guide

• Jul 2008 - Sep 2008

Divemaster Intern

• Feb 2008 - Jun 2008

English Teacher and Activity Leader

• Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

English language classes ranging from beginner to intermediate over a range of mostly 14 to 17 year olds, with additional one on one classes with younger students as necessary. Vocabulary and discussion based with grammatical points reviewed or introduced. High levels of organisation and adaptability were essential. English language classes ranging from beginner to intermediate over a range of mostly 14 to 17 year olds, with additional one on one classes with younger students as necessary. Vocabulary and discussion based with grammatical points reviewed or introduced. High levels of organisation and adaptability were essential.