Bringing over 20 years of leadership and management experience across the charitable, public health (NHS), local government, and private sectors, this professional has consistently focused on promoting wellbeing, tackling health inequalities, and working in deep collaboration with diverse communities.
They have a strong track record of turning around underperforming national targets and delivering measurable results. As part of a senior leadership team, they played a key role in doubling both the income and staff base of a major charity. Their expertise lies in establishing the essential foundations for growth, impact, and long-term sustainability.
With a strong passion for data, evaluation, and impact measurement, they apply evidence-based approaches to inform strategy and drive continuous improvement. They are also experienced in writing and delivering training to build capacity and support organisational development.
Between September 2024 and January 2025, they supported clients in generating £500,000 of new income. Known for a practical, strategic approach and a commitment to real-world outcomes, they bring a depth of knowledge and a values-driven ethos to every project they undertake.
Key Skills:
Strategic Leadership & Governance
Proven experience providing high-level strategic direction, governance oversight, and board-level leadership across community, charity, and social impact organisations.
Operational Management & Service Delivery
Expertise in managing complex day-to-day operations, including multi-service delivery, HR, finance, facilities, and compliance in youth services, health, and social care sectors.
Business Development & Bid Management
Skilled in identifying growth opportunities, developing business proposals, supporting bid writing, and managing stakeholder relationships across public, private, and third sectors.
Programme Management & Impact Evaluation
Strong background in designing, implementing, and evaluating programmes with robust monitoring frameworks to demonstrate organisational and community impact.
Stakeholder Engagement & Co-Production
Experienced in engaging diverse stakeholders, facilitating co-production approaches, and delivering training to professionals for enhanced collaboration and community participation.
Vice Chair (Trustee) (April 2025 – Present) – Community Sector
Providing strategic oversight to a local community centre. Active member of board sub-groups focused on:
Freelance Consultant (July 2024 – Present) – Social Impact / Public Sector Consulting
Delivering freelance consultancy services focusing on strategy, operations, engagement, and impact.
Key areas of work include:
Clients span local authorities, social enterprises, CICs, and VCSE organisations.
Deputy Chief Executive (Voluntary) (March 2024 – November 2024) – Youth Mental Health Sector
Joined the Senior Management Team of a mental health campaigning organisation supporting young people.
Director of Operations (June 2023 – February 2024) – Youth Services Sector
Responsible for day-to-day operational management of a youth provision open seven days a week, including:
Senior Programme Manager (August 2022 – June 2023) – Digital Health Sector
Supported health and social care delivery through strategic and frontline initiatives.
Director of Operations (November 2019 – August 2022) – Social Marketing & Tech-for-Good Sector
Led governance, operations, and delivery across national and international contracts supporting public health and social impact.
Deputy Chief Executive / Head of Services / Service Manager (September 2015 – September 2019) – Health & Social Care Charity Sector
Provided strategic and operational leadership across multiple service areas: therapy, carer support, and statutory advocacy.
Interim Operations Manager (June 2015 – September 2015) – LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Sector
Provided remote operational leadership during a transition period.
Chair of the Board of Trustees (November 2013 – August 2017) – Sexual Health & HIV Sector
Supported the Chief Officer in strengthening governance and growing service delivery.
Sexual Health Programme Manager (February 2013 – September 2015) – LGBT+ Health Sector
Part of the leadership team in a national charity supporting LGBT communities.
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