Amanda Gale

Ensuring that at every place I work - I make an impact.

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

About

Experience

  • Careers Adviser at Aldenham School
    Nov 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

    The Careers Adviser plays a key role in the delivery of careers education, information, advice and guidance and the provision of other activities that contribute to the wider student experience. • To develop a schoolwide innovative and engaging Careers programme from Year 7 to Year 13. • To organise, administer and lead Year 12 Career lessons once a fortnight. • To ensure all students have access to impartial careers information and guidance through one-to-one guidance meetings. • To work with Further Education establishments, training providers, universities and other external organisations to access up to date and relevant information in order to provide impartial information, advice and guidance to students that is appropriate to their needs. • To support all Year 12 students seeking work experience in partnership with parents and external organisations. • To liaise with the OA Manager to co-ordinate a programme where alumni who are parents can discuss a variety of different career paths with students. • To plan, co-ordinate and run careers fairs and other outreach activities for different age groups as directed by the Head of Senior School or other members of SLT.

  • Freelance Events at Self-employed
    Feb 2022 - Jul 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos

    Assisted in the planning and organisation of company events and meetings, ensuring successful execution: Bigger Picture Publishing Summer Party Manor Lodge Summer Fete UniLED 10 year anniversary NW Mums launch party Responsibilities• sourcing venues/raffle prizes/sponsorship/goody bags/speakers/advertisements/AV/promotional material and running the events.

  • Full-time parenting at Career Break
    Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Interim Head of Events at PinkNews
    Jan 2020 - Mar 2020 · 3 mos

    Project managed and planned all upcoming events. After planning multiple events, all were unfortunately cancelled as we went into lockdown/ for the remainder of the year. Covid 19 restrictions.

  • Full-time parenting at Career Break
    Jul 2017 - Dec 2019 · 2 yrs 6 mos