Tendering Coordinator

• Dec 2021 - Present

S & R Construction is a family owned company based in the West Midlands have been established since 1998. We work in private and public sectors to provide affordable and sustainable gas, water and electric mains and services. We have built and maintained a reputation for delivering quality operations in a safe working environment, this committed approach ensures further business which will facilitate our growth and competition in the industry sectors. Work gas, water and electric undertaken includes:- Installation of new connections Replacing existing utilities Backfilling & reinstatement Meter replacement Meter position alterations S & R Construction is a GIRS, NERS, WIRS and Chas accredited company as well as being listed with the Gas Safe Register. We consider that health & Safety of all employees and of all people affected by our works is important, it is our responsibility to provide a safe place of work and therefore provide our customers with:- Dedicated team First point of contact Quality procedures Health & safety policies and procedures We have the expertise and capability to provide you with a comprehensive range of services covering design, installation, testing, purging, swabbing, sterilisation and commissioning for utilities. Our full range of services Pipework - design and installation of below and above ground pipework, ranging from open cut ductile iron to bridge suspended polyethylene, Multi-Utility Pipes and Cabling - for water, gas, electric and communication cable. Cable Pulling - including trench excavation. We provide you with a range of services developed to meet your needs, ranging from design and installation of below and above ground pipework systems and cabling, right through to commissioning. Our in-house expertise and capabilities are geared to provide you with solutions tailor made to best meet your requirements, even for the most challenging of sites. Show less

Operations Manager

• Jun 2020 - Dec 2021

Overseeing a wide variety of funded contracts, including those funded by the Department for Work & Pensions, the European Social Fund and the National Lottery, to support unemployed, isolated and disadvantaged individuals from across the Black Country. By advocating a partnership approach, we aim to deliver an exemplary service to all of our service users and funders.

Deputy Partnership Manager

• Jun 2019 - Jun 2020

Deputy Partnership Manager on the Building Better Opportunities Bridges programme, which is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and European Social Fund. Managing a network of training providers and support specialists who offer tailored support to individuals with multiple issues and complex barriers, ensuring targets, budgets and KPI's are achieved.

Partnerships Coordinator

• Jun 2018 - Jun 2019

Placement Officer

• Apr 2015 - Jun 2018

Conducting engagement interviews with JCP mandated customers to the Mandatory Work Activity Programme. Supervising of staff members, setting daily and weekly targets to achieve contractual targets.Training and supporting staff members to achieve set targets. Meeting budget and profile requirements. Submitting claims data. Cross referencing of invoices from claim data. Networking to securing voluntary or community based placements. Arranging placement and job interviews. Managing and completing of Health & Safety assessments, ensuring placements had valid public liability insurance. Completing of project paperwork in line with quality standards and updating computer based systems.Liaising with JCP advisors and submitting sanction paperwork. Auditing of customer files, ensuring completion according to project process and procedures.Completion of management reports. Show less

IAG Traineeship Officer

• Oct 2006 - Apr 2015

Over 8 years experience working with unemployed customers on DWP and SFA contracts, with the aim of securing them sustainable employment, which enabled me to build upon my passion of helping individuals overcome their barriers and supporting them to reach their goals. Having a good understanding of the importance of achieving key performance indicators (KPIs) and working to set targets and deadlines on a daily basis. Assisting in the setup of new programmes, such as Mandatory Work Related Activity and Traineeships, and supporting with the development of project processes for these programmes:• Working on DWP and SFA contracts: New Deal, Flexible New Deal, Community Task Force, Mandatory Work Related Activity, Traineeships and Supervised Job Search Programme; • Supporting the unemployed to identify and overcome their barriers to employment or training;• Supervising of staff members, setting daily and weekly targets to achieve contractual targets;• Offering high levels of Customer Service;• Securing Placements, Job, Traineeship and Apprenticeship vacancies;• Conducting one-to-one interviews, initial assessments and individual learning plans (ILPs); • Supporting customers with job search, CVs and speculative letters;• Completing Health & Safety paperwork and risk assessments at external organisations;• Completing learner reviews, ILPs and keeping records of attendance and progression;• Meeting budget and profile requirements;• Submitting claims data and the cross referencing of invoices from claims data;• Managing a caseload of up to 200 unemployed customers;• Building up a bank of employers that assist with placement and job opportunities, maintaining professional relationships to secure sustainable vacancies and future business. Show less