Yousif Hamid

Senior Project Management professional with a demonstrable track record of leading large-scale, high-stakes programmes from inception through to delivery within complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Experienced in managing concurrent workstreams, supervising cross-functional teams, developing and maintaining detailed project plans, RAID logs and business case documentation, and driving accountability for outcomes within strict time, cost and quality parameters. Brings extensive experience of operating at the intersection of government policy, operational delivery and community impact — including direct work within national immigration and resettlement programmes delivered in partnership with Home Office-funded schemes and local authorities.

Holds an MA in Governance and Public Policy (University of Sheffield), with advanced analytical capability and a strong understanding of public sector governance, change management, and the political and operational landscape in which the Home Office operates. Actively pursuing PRINCE2 Practitioner certification. Fluent in English, Arabic, Kurdish and Farsi — offering an exceptional advantage in the immigration and returns operating environment.

Assistant Lecturer - CUE-Iraq (Catholic University in Erbil) - Erbil, Iraq

(2024-09)

• Design and deliver structured academic programmes in Political Economy, Developmental Studies, Globalisation, Politics and Media, and History of Western Political Thought — providing strategic governance insight directly relevant to the Home Office's legislative and policy environment.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive programme documentation, governance frameworks and quality assurance records, applying rigorous attention to detail and version control across all materials.
• Facilitate workshops, seminars and assessment boards, managing logistical co-ordination and stakeholder communications in a complex, multi-faculty environment.
• Apply analytical skills to evaluate programme performance data, identify trends and implement continuous improvements — mirroring the project monitoring and performance reporting cycle required at Senior PM level.

Resettlement Project Manager - Refugee Action - Birmingham, UK

(2023-02 - 2024-08)

• Led end-to-end delivery of a large-scale, government-funded resettlement programme directly aligned with Home Office immigration policy — managing the full project lifecycle for over 324 families under the UK Government's Homes for Ukraine Scheme.
• Supervised a cross-functional team of 7 caseworkers across concurrent workstreams, providing day-to-day leadership, performance management, workload prioritisation and professional development — maintaining delivery quality under sustained operational pressure.
• Developed, maintained and updated detailed delivery plans, RAID logs, milestone trackers and programme documentation, ensuring risks were escalated promptly, issues resolved swiftly, and corrective actions implemented with clear accountability.
• Produced and submitted consolidated management reports, highlight reports and governance documentation to statutory commissioners, local authority leads and senior management — demonstrating the structured reporting and transparency expected at Grade 7.
• Led the development of programme-level business cases and resource mobilisation documentation to justify continued investment, demonstrating value for money and alignment with strategic objectives — directly corresponding to the Business Case development responsibility in this role.
• Co-ordinated cross-agency operations with Birmingham City Council, NHS bodies and private housing providers, negotiating working agreements, managing communications and ensuring all partners remained aligned with programme goals and Home Office policy frameworks.
• Implemented change management frameworks to guide staff, clients and partner organisations through significant policy transitions — ensuring benefits were realised and continuity of service maintained throughout periods of operational change.
• Conducted data analysis of programme performance, identifying delivery trends, bottlenecks and risk areas, and using intelligence to adapt resource allocation and strategic priorities in real time.

Employment & Education Advisor - VAS - Sheffield, UK

(2020-01 - 2023-01)

• Managed a complex, high-volume caseload simultaneously across multiple programmes, independently prioritising competing demands and maintaining quality standards under pressure — demonstrating the resilience and organisational skill required at Senior PM level.
• Maintained detailed, accurate manual and computerised project records across multiple ICT systems, operating in strict compliance with information governance, data protection and audit requirements.
• Engaged directly with local authority commissioners, third-party service providers and internal senior management, providing clear, structured updates and influencing decision-making through evidence-based reporting.
• Translated complex policy changes — including welfare reform and employment legislation — into operational delivery adjustments, demonstrating analytical capability and an ability to operationalise strategic change.

Project Co-ordinator - Kurdish Community Centre - Sheffield, UK

(2005-05 - 2010-04)

• Managed the full lifecycle of multiple small-to-medium community integration projects simultaneously, including business case preparation, delivery planning, budget oversight, execution and benefits review.
• Provided comprehensive administrative and strategic support to the Senior Leadership Team, co-ordinating programme boards, preparing agendas, taking minutes and tracking action completion.
• Maintained financial administration and budget monitoring for all projects, ensuring delivery within agreed funding constraints and producing value for money assessments for funders and government sponsors.
• Built and managed relationships with elected officials, government sponsors, external agencies and community partners — navigating politically sensitive environments with professionalism and discretion.

MA - Governance and Public Policy - University of Sheffield (2014 - 2016)

BA - International Relations and Politics - University of Sheffield (2011 - 2014)

Diploma - Access to Higher Education - Sheffield City College (2010 - 2011)