Ryton, England, United Kingdom
Over 20 years’ experience in a range of different and varied organisations. I have a strong skill set in programme design, development and delivery. Most recently I have transferred my learning into public health using the power of football as a mechanism to reach people in the community. I use my enthusiasm and motivation to collaborate and connect people and achieve outcomes to address health inequalities in Sunderland, South Tyneside and County Durham. I am skilled in project management, campaign development, public speaking, workshop facilitation and funding applications I am always keen to develop and learn new skills. Current areas of work include working with older adults to increase their physical activity and reduce loneliness, working with veterans and their families to connect to their community and reduce mental health concerns, suicide prevention for men and women, inclusive sport and physical activity with community partners, heritage project for children and older adults and weight management programmes. I am also responsible for the Foundations EDI strategy. I am very proud and grateful for the opportunity to do the work I do.
I was the lead manager for the strategic development of England Netballs volunteering function. I managed the national programme to engage, reward and recognise volunteers, develop volunteer research, lead the national recruitment of volunteers and managed a number of distinct projects. I was responsible for all event volunteers including recruitment and support for England Netball International Test Matches and Superleague finals.
Managing the Farringdon School Sport Partnership I worked across 6 Secondary Schools and 28 Primary Schools. I was solely responsible for all aspects of partnership work including administration, budgets (in excess of £250,000) and strategic development. I liaised with external partners to deliver high quality PE and School sport. Partners included NGBs, professional sports clubs, community providers, local authority sports development and healthy schools team.
As duties described in Farringdon Role