Bristol City Council
Renaisi Consultants
Luton Borough Council
Beds CDA
Northants CDA
GrassRoots ITC
Cassio College
Cambs College of
Arts & Technology
Education
CAREER EXPERIENCE:
currently:
Freelance Consultant – Regeneration / Economic Development / ITC / Education
* programme development and management
* change management
* Extended School services
* democracy audits / internal communications audits / meeting cycle management
* mediation & conflict resolution
The Co-operative Group July 2011 - present
South Midlands Area Committee Member
Assistance/advice with member services and good trading practice.
Global Poverty Project January 2012 - present
Ambassador
Assistance/advice with regard to raising awareness of extreme global poverty.
previously:
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL STUDENT UNION November 2008 - February 2011
Trustee
Assistance/advice with regard to Trust management and strategy development.
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL October 2004 – July 2009
Programme Manager / Senior Advisor
Area Lead / Senior Adviser for Extended School Partnerships
Interpretation and delivery of £1.4 & £3 million regeneration programmes.
Monitoring, evaluation, contract management, and record keeping.
development, launch, and support of Extended School Partnerships & Communities
assistance with roll out of “commissioning” framework
BCC “Change Coach” within the Business Transformation programme
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SOCIAL SOFTWARE Ltd December 2005 – January 2009
Non-Executive Director
Assistance/advice with regard to company management and strategy development.
RENAISI CONSULTANTS February 2002 – July 2003
Assistant Director - Marsh Farm New Deal
Assist in the delivery of the Marsh Farm New Deal programme - £48 million over 10 years.
Coordinate community development.
Manage multiple projects.
Arrange purchase (for £5m) of large factory for community use.
Manage factory and associated equipment and facilities
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LUTON BOROUGH COUNCIL April 1996 - June 2000
Co-operative Development Officer
Assist in the development of an Economic Development Strategy.
Manage Euro ADAPT project in establishing co-operative development provision in Luton.
Manage the operation of CDA Luton in seeking to establish and support new companies.
Assist with business plans and financial projections.
Provide advice on financial management, including book-keeping/accounting practices, VAT and National Insurance.
Interpret and advise on Memoranda / Articles of Association and Company Law.
Provide training on issues including how to get the most out of meetings and how to deal with potential conflict.
Advise and assist community-based enterprises
Manage Euro KONVER project re. links between environmental technology and economic development.
Liase with other bodies/projects, including local Authorities, TECs and Business Links.
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BEDFORDSHIRE CO-OPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY Sep 1995 - Mar 1996
Manager
Manage a team of 6-8 people in the establishment of new local companies.
Provide ongoing business/economic support and advice to these new companies.
Establish and maintain a local/regional support network.
Maintain good relations with funders.
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NORTHANTS CO-OPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY 1990 - 1995
Development Officer
Collective management responsibility for establishing/supporting new businesses.
and as above.
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GRASSROOTS ITC 1987 - 1990
Self Employed
IT sales and support for voluntary organisations, trade unions, and small businesses.
EAST COAST ROAD PRODUCTIONS 1980 - 1990
Production of musical and theatrical events. Audio and video production.
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SELF EMPLOYED 1980 - 1987
Writer / Musician
Editor - Democratic Practice in Education
CASSIO COLLEGE, Watford, Herts 1976 - 1980
Community Development Worker
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CAMBRIDGESHIRE COLLEGE OF ARTS & TECHNOLOGY 1974 - 1976
Lecturer – General Studies
Video Editor - OXFAM including excursions in East Africa
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SELF EMPLOYED all gaps above
Freelance Consultant – Regeneration / Economic Development / ITC / Education
as per first entry
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:
NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY, UK – PGC towards MA/M Phil in Public Service Management (in process)
MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY, Newfoundland, Canada - BA Anthropology & Political Science
COURSES/DEVELOPMENT
BTEC Level 4 - Management Into Leadership, BCC Coaching for Change, Procurement & E Procurement, Common Assessment Framework, eCAF, Fischer Family Trust analysis, ESRC (Extended Schools Remodelling Consultant), Project Cycle Management, Mediation, Viable Systems (Stafford Beer), Communications, Health & Safety, Negotiation, Equal Opportunities, Accessing European Funds, Fair Selection.
LEISURE INTERESTS:
Writing, directing and editing film and video. Producing audio and video DVD. Writing and playing music. Working collectively to produce outdoor festivals and arts, theatre and music events.
back to the top
currently:
Freelance Consultant – Regeneration / Economic Development / ITC / Education
* programme development and management
* change management
* Extended School services
* democracy audits / internal communications audits / meeting cycle management
* mediation & conflict resolution
The Co-operative Group July 2011 - present
South Midlands Area Committee Member
Assistance/advice with member services and good trading practice.
Global Poverty Project January 2012 - present
Ambassador
Assistance/advice with regard to raising awareness of extreme global poverty.
previously:
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL STUDENT UNION November 2008 - February 2011
Trustee
Assistance/advice with regard to Trust management and strategy development.
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL October 2004 – July 2009
Programme Manager / Senior Advisor
Area Lead / Senior Adviser for Extended School Partnerships
Interpretation and delivery of £1.4 & £3 million regeneration programmes.
Monitoring, evaluation, contract management, and record keeping.
development, launch, and support of Extended School Partnerships & Communities
assistance with roll out of “commissioning” framework
BCC “Change Coach” within the Business Transformation programme
back to the top
SOCIAL SOFTWARE Ltd December 2005 – January 2009
Non-Executive Director
Assistance/advice with regard to company management and strategy development.
RENAISI CONSULTANTS February 2002 – July 2003
Assistant Director - Marsh Farm New Deal
Assist in the delivery of the Marsh Farm New Deal programme - £48 million over 10 years.
Coordinate community development.
Manage multiple projects.
Arrange purchase (for £5m) of large factory for community use.
Manage factory and associated equipment and facilities
back to the top
LUTON BOROUGH COUNCIL April 1996 - June 2000
Co-operative Development Officer
Assist in the development of an Economic Development Strategy.
Manage Euro ADAPT project in establishing co-operative development provision in Luton.
Manage the operation of CDA Luton in seeking to establish and support new companies.
Assist with business plans and financial projections.
Provide advice on financial management, including book-keeping/accounting practices, VAT and National Insurance.
Interpret and advise on Memoranda / Articles of Association and Company Law.
Provide training on issues including how to get the most out of meetings and how to deal with potential conflict.
Advise and assist community-based enterprises
Manage Euro KONVER project re. links between environmental technology and economic development.
Liase with other bodies/projects, including local Authorities, TECs and Business Links.
back to the top
BEDFORDSHIRE CO-OPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY Sep 1995 - Mar 1996
Manager
Manage a team of 6-8 people in the establishment of new local companies.
Provide ongoing business/economic support and advice to these new companies.
Establish and maintain a local/regional support network.
Maintain good relations with funders.
back to the top
NORTHANTS CO-OPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY 1990 - 1995
Development Officer
Collective management responsibility for establishing/supporting new businesses.
and as above.
back to the top
GRASSROOTS ITC 1987 - 1990
Self Employed
IT sales and support for voluntary organisations, trade unions, and small businesses.
EAST COAST ROAD PRODUCTIONS 1980 - 1990
Production of musical and theatrical events. Audio and video production.
back to the top
SELF EMPLOYED 1980 - 1987
Writer / Musician
Editor - Democratic Practice in Education
CASSIO COLLEGE, Watford, Herts 1976 - 1980
Community Development Worker
back to the top
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COLLEGE OF ARTS & TECHNOLOGY 1974 - 1976
Lecturer – General Studies
Video Editor - OXFAM including excursions in East Africa
back to the top
SELF EMPLOYED all gaps above
Freelance Consultant – Regeneration / Economic Development / ITC / Education
as per first entry
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:
NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY, UK – PGC towards MA/M Phil in Public Service Management (in process)
MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY, Newfoundland, Canada - BA Anthropology & Political Science
COURSES/DEVELOPMENT
BTEC Level 4 - Management Into Leadership, BCC Coaching for Change, Procurement & E Procurement, Common Assessment Framework, eCAF, Fischer Family Trust analysis, ESRC (Extended Schools Remodelling Consultant), Project Cycle Management, Mediation, Viable Systems (Stafford Beer), Communications, Health & Safety, Negotiation, Equal Opportunities, Accessing European Funds, Fair Selection.
LEISURE INTERESTS:
Writing, directing and editing film and video. Producing audio and video DVD. Writing and playing music. Working collectively to produce outdoor festivals and arts, theatre and music events.
back to the top
