London, England, United Kingdom
Dynamic and outcome-oriented leader with 15+ years’ experience driving multi-discipline transformation, capability development and project delivery in complex, high-stakes environments. Proven track record of implementing technology-enabled learning solutions, embedding operational efficiency, and delivering measurable improvements in learner experience and organisational performance. Adept at stakeholder engagement, risk mitigation, and data-driven decision-making. Now seeking to apply my expertise in learning and development roles, learning technology, product innovation and strategic project leadership.
- Provided contracted consultancy services in educational and HR sectors, focusing on programme delivery and business process redesign and implementation. - Bespoke support packages tailored to client needs, against KPIs and agreed success indicators. - Implemented HRIS (SaaS) solutions, improving operational efficiency and communication strategies.
Provided contracted consultancy services in Educational and HR sectors, focusing on programme delivery and business process redesign and implementation.
- Leadership role reporting to Board of Governors and Local Authority, trusted adviser to Senior Leadership team. Supporting a workforce of 80 employees across different disciplines i.e. education, sanitation, catering, ground maintenance etc. Direct leadership of a 7-person SLT spanning Business Management, Operations, Inclusive provision and Phased Management. End-to-end accountability for the people agenda, ensuring strategic alignment and operational excellence across all disciplines. - Delivered £3M budget management across operational areas, achieving 10% efficiency gains through resource optimisation and process redesign. Exceeded both local and national results by over 20%, achieving high accolade from nationally OFSTED gaining the second highest grading through strengthened compliance, safeguarding audits, and continuous improvement cycles. - Developed a comprehensive 2-year transformation and change strategy aligned to the overarching business strategy, addressing many aspects e.g. curriculum design and implementation, Personal Development of staff, pupils and wider stakeholders, Safeguarding as well as Budget oversight, resourcing and long term financial planning. - Created a high-performance culture, drove reward & recognition for the highest performers. - Achieved 25% reduction in SLT and 5% in support staff through the design and execution of a targeted suite of support and capability processes as well as transformation initiatives focused on all core processes.
- Designed and implemented organisational development programmes, embedding new technologies and agile practices to enhance team collaboration. - Transformed leadership ways of working, partnering with external consultants. - Utilised data analytics to identify performance gaps and optimise resource allocation, driving continuous improvement in learner outcomes. - Facilitated cross-team collaboration and stakeholder engagement, delivering measurable improvements in service and capability. Over 95% positive feedback received on 9 out of 10 metrics when surveyed about placement satisfaction.
Leadership role repor7ting to Board of Governors and Local Authority, trusted adviser to Senior Leadership team.
Designed and implemented organisa7onal development programmes.
Wandsworth NAHT Branch Secretary London NAHT National Executive Member - Collaborated on and influenced national-scale learning and development initiatives, including digital training and policy adoption, impacting a 49,000-member professional body. Advised on UK policy development & implementation. - Directed equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives as Vice-Chair of the EDI Committee, embedding inclusive practices and shaping national advocacy campaigns. - Represented organisation at local authority and national level forums, liaising with commissioners and external agencies to align provision with policy and funding priorities. - Facilitated stakeholder consultation as Branch Secretary, managing complex negotiations between members, senior leaders, and external partners to secure positive outcomes.
Collaborated on and influenced na7onal-scale learning and development ini7a7ves.