Experience

FUSE YOUTH CAFE GLASGOW

• United Kingdom
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • Apr 2018 - Present

  Developing a range of income generating activities in line with the organisational aims, values and principles. Adapt to changes affecting our community e.g. welfare, environmental, educational, health, social and respond appropriately, developing creative responses that provide continued support and promote a thriving community.Adhering to the principles of community development and supporting communities where they are at, communicating, listening and representing their views responsibly and appropriately to stakeholders, funders, and other agencies.Promote mechanisms where young people have an active voice in the issues affecting them.Provide effective leadership to the staff and volunteers at Fuse Youth Cafe to ensure the values are carried through all levels, delivering on our mission and serving our community.Provide key support to the CEO and board of trustees in areas of finance, governance, HR to support the effective management of Fuse Youth Cafe as well as ensuring compliance with legal and charitable obligations.Develop effective monitoring & evaluation processes across the company to inform the ongoing business and funding strategy and meet with agreed commitments to funders, partners and stakeholders.

• Progressions Coordinator

  • Jul 2017 - Apr 2018


Wheatley Group
• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 300 - 400 Employee
• Community Development Officer

  • Aug 2016 - Jul 2017


Jobs & Business Glasgow

• United Kingdom
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social Enterprise Advisor

  • Jun 2011 - Jun 2016

  A Social Enterprise Advisor for Jobs & Business Glasgow, actively supporting a wide range of third sector organisations, developing sustainable income generation activities that support their mission. I work within a team across Glasgow and provide support to a wide range of existing organisations and also start-up, all who are looking to provide activities and services that deliver social impact. At this point in time I am working with a few different organisations to develop their business plan. This exercise is the most important and exciting in any new project as it helps the entrepreneur to hone their message as they conduct vital market research, cost the project and identify partners and investors. I am also working with a couple of other organisations to obtain a suitable legal status for their organisation that allows them to effectively deliver on their mission statement. My area of expertise in JBG is funding for which I develop a fortnightly funding update and distribute to our clients and stakeholders and generally anyone who requests this. I also run funding workshops, these discuss how to write an effective application and focus on 4 key areas of a funding application: Project planning - the activities Setting outcomes Evidencing Need Costing - the budget. Use of full cost recovery methods. Around 2 years ago I developed a start-up guide for aspiring Social Enterprises and as of 1st of April I shall be delivering workshops on this topic. This will discuss the following key areas: The concept Market research, mapping an area and consultation including methods such as feasibility studies. Management & governance Legal structures Financing and funding Marketing This is a very exciting role and a huge job but I can honestly say no two days are the same. I know, sounds corny!


Glasgow East Regeneration Agency Ltd
• United Kingdom
• Youth Engagement Officer

  • Sep 2009 - Jun 2011

Glasgow East Regeneration Agency
• United Kingdom
• Youth Employability Adviser/Keyworker

  • Feb 2006 - Sep 2009

The Scobie & Junor Group
• United Kingdom
• Food Production
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Development Technologist

  • Nov 2004 - Feb 2006