Experience

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  From the Ground Up

  • Construction
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Management Consultant

    • Jul 2011 - Present

    Background in solutions management. Currently looking for new challenges, fee negotiable. Particularly interested in veterans & L.A.'s wishing to set up Veteran Organisations.Board Member @ Our Local Heroes Foundation & currently coming to the end of current contract supporting advising a business start up - working with a new organisation the Windmill Care Group, undertaking development of policies, procedures, business plan, company registration, start up and brand development to ensure "Fit for Purpose". Prior to this working with Chairman, CEO @ Veterans Council UK re developing laying foundation for a housing org for veterans liaison with private developer - successfully completed 3 months contract.A track record in business transformation - delivering sustainable services and developing services and charities working in partnership with service users and key stakeholders. Completed comprehensive review of organisations and their policies and practices ensuring “Fit for Purpose”; evaluated changes in public policy and its impact on organisations; and made practical recommendations for improvements in growth and efficiency. Strategic Consulting, including business plan & process improvement and development. Providing Advice and Support to Start Up and existing third sector organisations, including branding, developing and maximising volunteers and income.Provided practical advice, assistance and representation to managers and employees in relation to the wide range of issues and problems that arise including dismissal or are facing disciplinary proceedings; experienced in advising senior executives and professionals on a wide range of employment issues.

  • Managing Director & Lead Consultant

    • Aug 2009 - Present

    In between interim/temp/contract employment: An independent consultant working in partnership with the Not for Profit, charity and voluntary sectors delivering Change that addresses an organisation’s urgent and long term needs bringing people and process’s together delivering cost effective services and strategic solutions. Operating at the highest level in the area of Business Stabilisation, Process Improvement, Enhancing Finance Operations and Service Optimisation, Business Consultancy and Interim management, Mentoring of Senior Managers and Directors and Recruitment of Staff. Maximising business intelligence to develop “Fit for Purpose” organisations and services.My services are free, cover expenses or based on the organisation or individuals ability to pay. I work with organisations and individuals to improve outcomes and grow by solving problems and finding new and better ways of doing things, develop individuals (PDP’S) services and, where necessary, reduce costs and make savings. I have been fortunate to work with and learn from and support CEO’S, Managers, individuals (Sometimes in confidence), work with teams, volunteers and Boards to effect change via the adoption of new mind sets, processes to ensure fit for purpose. I enjoy the momentum and excitement which is created during organisational change, whether filling a gap (My skills set) leading or acting as the catalyst or pulling together all the different pieces that need to come together including the right people from the right teams, increasing and supporting ownership and accountability. I have provided discrete low high visibility on request.

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  The Veterans Council UK

  • Consultant

    • Aug 2010 - Present

    Temporary appointment. Lead for all operational management and day to day business of organisation, strategic overview with associated planning for the future, including development of appropriate partnerships and campaigning work. Reported to the Chairman; worked with the User led Board of Trustees to agree strategic direction. Responsible for management/development staff and volunteers. Led internal organisational restructure, Stream lined services to become more efficient and outcomes based. Led turn round of organisation, bringing it back into profitability and setting new strategic direction and policies for the 21st century; re-established public profile of the organisation with new branding and communications strategy.Building Better Services for veterans, their families and carers. Lead on the "Pathway to Welfare" one of six government pilots in the UK. Report sent to Prime Minister detailing our holistic approach to Welfare. Working with the Board to develop and sustain the organisation’s strategy at a time of change, ensuring that it continues to play a central and innovative role through the delivery of high quality projects and influencing activity working with all levels of Government, statutory and third sector organisations.

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  Veterans Council

  • Operations Manager

    • 2014 - 2014

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  FOTARA

  • Managing Director

    • Jan 2009 - Aug 2009

    A democratically accountable, national organisation which united tenants’ and residents’ groups. One of the UK’s largest Tenant and Resident organisations. (32 Member organisations), aims to secure equal rights for all tenants. FOTARA’s mission is to improve the quality, accessibility and affordability of housing in the regulated housing sector, improve and protect the quality of life, social and environmental conditions for everyone in our local communities to this end FOTARA fully supported the stock transfer of Wigan’s council stock into one of the UK’s largest ALMO’s.Key Purpose of role:• Led the review of the organisations Governance Framework and wrote the Guide, supported and guided the Board in determining the vision for FOTARA and in setting corporate aims objectives and values and maximise opportunities for community involvement. • Responsible for ensuring that FOTARA meets its aims and objectives, accountable to the Board for the delivery of the highest possible standards of service to service users in line with core values and organisational vision and ensure the highest levels of governance throughout the organisation and its members.• Lead and inspire the Management Team to develop and implement strategies to deliver the Business Plan and manage the day to day running of the organisation, the management of its resources and ensure that it complies with legislative, regulatory and other requirements.

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  Salix Homes

  • Income Manager

    • Jul 2007 - Jan 2009

    Salix Homes manages around 10,500 council-owned properties across a large inner city area with high levels of social and financial exclusion. As well as housing management, it is a key player regarding housing regeneration and renewal services bringing real benefits to the whole community and help create better neighbourhoods. Salix Homes also bagged the Outstanding Achievement in Housing for England and the Involving and Empowering Communities award. Responsibilities: Responsibility 1. Contracted to lead, motivate and develop the income management team (14) ensuring that its activities align with the organisations vision and ensure the development of strategic processes including the formulation of associated strategies for the Division’s activities in accordance with organisational aims and objectives.Responsibility 2. Prepare the service for Inspection and obtain 2 stars.

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  Wigan & Leigh Hsg

  • Area Manager

    • 1900 - 1901