United Kingdom
Expertise in programme management across academic, public, and private sectors, with a focus on strategic planning, process optimization, and results delivery. Proven ability in leadership, matrix management, training programme design, and sustainable development. Adept at managing large budgets, expanding product offerings, and ensuring timely, budget-compliant project delivery. Skilled in aligning strategic objectives with operational execution and implementing creative solutions to drive organizational success. ♦ Programme & Project Management ♦ Strategy Development & Delivery ♦ Budget & People Management ♦ Business Planning & Development ♦ Business Process Improvement ♦ Research & Development (R&D) ♦ Training Programme Design ♦ Sustainable Development ♦ Team Training & Development ♦ Client Engagement Management ♦ Report Writing & Presentation
I exhibit my extraordinary expertise in leading the KTP programme's transformation, securing new funding, and implementing innovative systems and flexible working policies. Moreover, I oversee the delivery, migration, and integration of new IT systems. Also, I expand and efficiently manage a support team of 35 advisers. Represent Innovate UK in international government discussions with Canada, Qatar, Thailand, and India. Additionally, I effectively guide on the development of the Global Talent Visa within UKRI. Key Achievements: • Improved graduate training in KTP by investing £6m in mentoring and skills development. • Drove 20% annual growth in KTP projects by securing £20m in external funding. • Championed creation of 30 projects across Africa by launching KTP International program aligned with UN sustainability goals. • Fostered 150 new partnerships annually by creating and launching a new short-form program. • Advanced support for charities and the third sector by identifying opportunities and launching a competition. • Generated £2m annually in collaborative funding from external stakeholders.
Working with governments, agencies, universities and grant makers to enhance their knowledge exchange and grant making abilities
During this joint role, with Sat Aps and the University of Reading, I efficiently managed and created new partnerships between businesses and the university, showcasing the ability of space derived data to drive new activity with business and the public sector. With a relentless focus on addressing individual needs and skill sets, I was successful in securing new funding and on boarding new partners. I created value by developing long lasting and strong, mutually beneficial relationships between the University of Reading and the Satellite Applications Catapult. Key Achievements: • Shaped the universities bid for the UK Space Agency International Partnerships Programme, driving a successful project with Seychelles and UNDP through effective business partnerships. • Identified new project opportunities and organised ideation events to support project creation.
While serving as a senior business advisor, I established and integrated Climate Ready Support Service within the Environment Agency. Moreover, I conducted internal evaluations on the climate impact on Agency operations. Implemented the corporate Health, Safety, and Wellbeing program across directorate. Also, I oversaw Climate Ready training and development, including corporate e-learning and the Directorate annual conference for 600 attendees. Key Achievements: • Enhanced the quality of climate adaptation reports submitted to government by leading and developing a business community. • Improved report quality through the creation of an online platform as chair of a reporting power group. • Pioneered adaptation of the 'Pathways Approach' from flood management to climate adaptation.
During this job role, I developed and managed nationwide training programs to help local communities, business leaders, and civil servants adapt to climate change. Also, I created learning materials from research for use by businesses, government organisations, and educational institutions. Additionally, I advocated for customer needs in the development of the world's first probabilistic climate projections. Key Achievements: • Enhanced business understanding of climate change impacts on operations and service delivery. • Launched and delivered the Projections in Practice program for UK Climate Projections, impacting community groups, local government, businesses, and academia nationwide.