Head Of Fundraising and Communications

• May 2022 - Present

Northern Ireland Community Product Lead

• Aug 2019 - May 2022

Leading on strategic direction, planning and day-to-day management of the Mencap Community and Events fundraising team within Northern Ireland.Responsible for achieving targets across Events, Community & Corporate Fundraising for NI through effective management, support and cultivation of both existing and new businesses groups, volunteers and individual supporters.

Senior Events & Area Fundraising Manager

• Oct 2018 - Aug 2019

Responsible for strategic direction, planning and day-to-day management of community fundraising team within Northern IrelandResponsible for achieving agreed fundraising targets for the area though effect management, support and cultivation of both existing and new volunteers, individual supporters and build a portfolio of owned and third party event. Research, identify and develop new fundraising opportunities and areas of parental support, including potential high net worth supporter, groups and associations with third party adoptions. Management of NIRE fundraising team, including budgets, spend and KPI's. Regularly review outcome and performances against agreed plans to make appropriate strategic recommendations Show less

Events Fundraising Manager

• Aug 2017 - Sep 2018

Lead and develop on all Mencap fundraising event activities in Northern Ireland. Manage the partnership and all activities associated with Belfast City Marathon partnership; including event development, all marketing and PR activities, stewardship and delivery.Identify opportunities to increase income, reach and the scope of existing Mencap events and to research and identify new event opportunities Develop targeted, high quality and eye-catching materials in support of the programme of events- both off line and onlineCreate, implement and evaluate a programme of on-going communication with event participants, sponsors and volunteers ensuring they are regularly updated on the work and impact of MencapNetwork within the sector- working hard to open up new opportunities for Mencap and boost Mencap’s profile Show less

Events and Marketing Manager

• Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

Responsible for creating and implementing a new marketing strategy, as well as developing and promoting a new corporate brand for the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland (RPSI), with key focus on the organisations innovative new tourist attraction - The Whitehead Railway Museum. • Oversee the introduction and creation of a new interactive website for the organisation • Grow and expand the organisations presence across various social media platforms • Co-ordinate current RPSI events in the North & South of Ireland, and introduce new corporate, educational and social events to seasonal event schedules • Co-ordinate the design, production and distribution of promotional materials • Manage and coordinate all press and media coverage for the RPSI • Manage and undertake research to identify new opportunities for the organisation • Add to the organisations prestigious awards list that includes the The Queens Award for Voluntary Services • Build and expand the organisations network locally and internationally Show less

Big Bus and Services Programme Manager

• Apr 2015 - Dec 2016

Continuing with all of the duties detailed in previous role of BIG BUS Coordinator, I have taken on additional duties including responsible for the deployment and scheduling of Action Cancer's services for Health Promotion programmes, providing high quality line management the project management to the wider BIG BUS team with responsibilities for budget and income generation of both services. Promotion, publicising and raising awareness of services across Northern Ireland, while navigation towards a new IT system to service needs, online booking and staff scheduling management. Show less

BIG BUS Coordinator

• Aug 2010 - Mar 2015

• Project manage the Action Cancer BIG BUS, a £1.5m mobile breast screening & health check service. Action Cancer are a charitable organisation who are not in receipt of fixed government funding, the main aim of the BIG BUS is to provide its services free of charge in communication locations and areas of high deprivation across the country.• Management of BIG BUS team• Communications & PR• Strategic and logistical planning• Corporate sponsorship management• Contract negotiating• Financial responsibilities including budget management, funding applications, tender documents, community relations & partnership building. • Producing KPI’s and service reports for CEO & management team, Board & corporate sponsors• Event planning & management.I also contribute towards communications and media work via social media, radio, TV and press, partnership building and networking with community organisations and workplaces. I have worked on cross departmental groups working on corporate social responsibility, HR processes & policy management and website management and social media. Show less

BIG BUS Assistant

• Aug 2006 - Jul 2010

• Administrative duties such as filing, typing, copying, binding, scanning, processing invoices, covering the reception desk when required, maintaining computer and manual filing system.• Providing information to internal colleagues or external enquire and handling sensitive information in a confidential manner. • Taking accurate minutes of meetings. • Coordinating office procedures and rotas for staff• Replying to email, telephone or face to face enquiries• Development and of, update administrative systems to make them more efficient, resolve administrative problems, answering telephone calls and dealing with service enquiries• Coordinating repairs to service equipment• Photocopying and printing out documents on behalf of other colleagues. Show less

Communications & PR Manager

• Jan 2004 - Apr 2006

• Develop, manage and update content for website • Plan and create multi-media communications materials • Produce, edit and distribute updates and materials for external and internal audiences • Provide communications support for campaigns • Help market and communicate events, such as seminars, sales, and events for the public • Provide creative, editorial and operational support for communications projects and report on progress • Review material regularly, on the basis of feedback if possible • Maintain library system for press cuttings, monitor cuttings and report • Ensure consistent branding is used • Help maintain and build reputation • Act as a brand champion • Plan/create multi-media communications materials • Maintain library system for press cuttings, monitor cuttings and report Show less