I am currently responsible for planning and executing an annual programme of diverse events, to raise money for Albion in the Community. Key responsibilities include:• Planning an annual programme of fundraising events. These include quiz nights, golf days, cycling challenges, tournaments and gala events.• Organising all logistical elements for each event – promotion, communication, logistics, volunteers, donations, prizes, risk assessment.• Developing new ideas for income generation.• Recruiting and managing volunteers.• Sourcing donations for events.• Working with corporate supporters.

Civilian Investigator within the Safeguarding Investigations Department (SIU) of Brighton Police. My role was to investigate sexual offences, primarily rape but also other penetrative offences working solely with victims of sexual assault. Key responsibilities included:• To be the victim’s first and consistent point of contact throughout the investigation.• To ensure that every victim is believed, respected and receives an excellent service from Sussex Police.• To conduct a victim’s primary interview (Q&A) and subsequent full video interview (ABE), take non-intimate forensic samples, seize evidence, facilitate the SARC process, refer and safeguard the victim, support the victim through the court process.• To maintain strong professional relationships within different police departments and with statutory statutory and non-profit organisations to safeguard and support the victim.

Responsible for running the Million Makers corporate fundraising competition in London & the South East. Coordinating and supporting 20 teams of fundraisers from corporates including Morgan Stanley, ARUP and New Look to raise £1 million for The Prince’s Trust, through enterprising initiatives. Key point of contact for all teams, organising training and events, monitoring income and administering all competition information, queries and materials efficiently.

Responsible for operational running of the Fifteen Chef Apprenticeship Programme; including recruitment, planning the year-long programme and supporting 18 young people. I was responsible for key working each individual, offering tailored support to target the challenges they were facing within the programme and their personal lives. I ran workshops on budgeting, job searching, team work and personal development. I was responsible for organising events – primarily the groups’ graduation ceremony. I had a budget of £40,000 to secure the venue, create graduation photographs, brochure, manage VIPs and work with the kitchen / font of house to cater for the event. In addition, I was responsible for liaising with a wide range of partners within the restaurant industry, Jamie Oliver companies and external partners.

This national project was designed to improve the outcomes of children in care and care-leavers. Directly supporting the national manager - responsibilities included; management of the project office, administrative staff and all associated organisational systems, monitoring project budget and expenditure, organising events, website, coordinating meetings and working with partners in Poland.

Team is a 12-week personal development programme for unemployed 16–25 year-olds. The programme centers on skills development via community work, a residential and work experience. Participants gain nationally recognised qualifications and 70% progress to education or employment. Initially running the Team Programme at QPR in White City, West London. Responsible for team recruitment and progression, daily leadership of the group and individuals. Managed a Team Assistant. Promoted to Area Manager, responsible for managing FE partners who Team on behalf of Prince’s Trust and ensuring that they deliver the programme to national standards. In addition, responsible for managing corporate relationships which provide opportunities for the young people on Team.