Community cohesion officer - Prima housing
(2023-07)
Create opportunities for residents to better themselves and empower them to become key members of the communnity they live in.
- Build relationships with tenants to better understand issues faced in the community and look at ways we can work together to make their community a better place to live.
- Build relationships with key stakeholders in the community we operate in to influence positive changes.
- Work alongside colleagues at Prima with a one team approach to support our tenants and improve the quality of life.
- Sit on several community working groups and steering groups across the Liverpool City Region, working alongside community leaders, counselors, decision makers to make the community a better place to live and to look at how we can work together to create positive outcomes.
- Create action plans and a community database to look at themes to create positive community impact.
- Attend meetings to represent our company in the community looking at how we a can influence change and support the local authority, local police and community orginisations in creating opportunities for the residents that live in our communities.
Veterans Provision senior coordinator - Everton in the community
(2015-12 - 2023-07)
Directed the coordination of a comprehensive veterans' support program, delivering physical, mental, and social health services to veterans and their families.
- Led the development and submission of successful funding applications to sustain and expand service delivery.
- Produced detailed reports for Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and external funders, ensuring transparency and compliance
- Oversaw budgets for three distinct programs, maintaining financial accountability and efficiency
- Provided line management for three staff members, fostering professional growth and team performance.
- Managed strategic planning aligned with funding requirements and organizational objectives
- Built and maintained strong partnerships with key stakeholders to enhance service reach and impact
Youth Engagement Officer - Everton in the Community
(2014-07 - 2015-12)
Engaged young people aged 16–24 who were Not in Education, Employment, or Training (NEET) and successfully enrolled them onto the Everton Traineeship Programme.
- Provided tailored support to help individuals overcome personal and social barriers prior to committing to a traineeship.
- Managed a diverse caseload including young offenders, care-experienced individuals, school leavers, and benefit recipients
- Acted as a peer mentor, offering guidance and motivation to learners throughout their journey
- Collaborated with support services to facilitate access to independent living resources for young people.
Development Tutor - Princes Trust
(2013-04 - 2014-07)
Supported young people aged 13–25 in developing personal, social, and life skills to build confidence and resilience.
- Monitored and evaluated individual progress through structured action plans, maintaining accurate records to ensure effective outcomes
- Assessed needs and connected young people to appropriate education, training, and development opportunities, while upholding Health & Safety and safeguarding standards
- Designed and delivered engaging sessions and workshops, often taking a leadership role, and sourced additional opportunities to enhance personal growth
- led residential trips to promote alternative education, teamwork, and life skills development in a safe and supportive environment
Operations Middle Manager - H.M Forces
(2005 - 2013)
- Booking soldiers onto development driving courses when needed. Looking after and monitoring 140+ driving folders. I acted as transport liaison within the regiment.
Welfare Office - H.M Forces
(2005 - 2013)
- Liaising and helping families of servicemen and women, building bridges to support services to meet their needs. Organizing and marketing events, ensuring family members knew when all events were taking place. Monitoring and reporting the impact of these.
Careers Office - H.M Forces
(2005 - 2013)
- Providing information, advice and guidance to people interested in joining the army. Acting as a recruitment source enhancing the forces provision. Widening pathways into the regiment.
Driver in Afghanistan - H.M Forces
(2005 - 2013)
- Responsible for passenger health & safety. Driving clients, VIP's, and Military Officers around the City. Full UK Driving License [categories; C, CE, C+E].
Petroleum Operator - H.M Forces
(2005 - 2013)
- Involved in the assembly, testing and running of a bulk fuel installation. Managing and maintaining sites. Ensuring that full vehicle paperwork was complete. Also trained on fire equipment.
