Bonita Sears

A highly experienced, proactive and passionate performance Director with a proven background of exceeding financial targets through the management of effective and driven teams within Welfare to Work, DWP, ESFA, Prison and ESF funded contracts delivering Employability and Vocational qualifications. A natural communicator with a strong background of networking and building long term, sustainable and profitable relationships with clients, businesses, and stakeholders. A keen eye for detail and a skilled problem solver who maintains a focus on achieving mutually beneficial solutions.

Proven capability of building competitive and enthusiastic teams driven to achieve success whilst maintaining high quality standards.

Director of AEB/ESF Performance Oct 21 to March 23

• Representative on the board of Directors 
• Increased revenue generated by 299% within 12mths
• Exceeded company targets within budget and controlled costs – c10m funding value 
• Prepared and supported teams in readiness for Ofsted 
• Provided timely, accurate performance and forecast data to present to the board 
• Implemented robust audit processes to increase high quality standards
• Implemented and rolled out standard operating processes for face-to-face/online delivery within 3 months of appointment
• Increased overall QAR 21/22 (85%) to 22/23 (95%) YTD
• Increased footprint within the centre delivery by 65%
• Built sustainable stakeholder partnerships within the employability sector
• Increased destinations and progressions by 32% within 3 months 
• Recruited and development high performing teams whilst driving quality and business growth
• Executed and delivered new contracts within centres and online delivery 
• Implemented business plans through strong leadership across all departments of the business
• Managed high level of direct reports performance - through regular 1:1s, mentoring, coaching and addressing under performance. 

Managing High Performance Teams, Finance for Non-Financial Managers, P& L Training, No one is unemployable, Competency Base Interviewing Course, Motivating and inspiring Teams, Developing Business, First Aid Mental Health and Safeguarding, Prevent Training and PTTLs.

GCSE’s x8 , L2 English and Maths