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ADAM SHAW

ADAM SHAW

Bridgwater,Somerset

Summary

Senior education and learning professional experienced in educational transformation, curriculum design, digital learning environments and learner-centred programme development. Proven track record delivering scalable learning experiences, improving learner outcomes and leading educational change across apprenticeships, vocational education and workforce development.

Work History

NVQ ASSESSMENT MANAGER

Goldcross Training Services
05.2024 - Current
  • Led nationwide assessment operations, ensuring consistency and quality across England, Scotland and Wales
  • Managed 4 assessors and 3 IQAs to enhance vocational programme delivery
  • Improved achievement rates by 30%
  • Increased learners from 30 to 150
  • Expanded provision from 4 to 20 qualifications
  • Secured Direct Claims Status
  • Generated approximately £500k in revenue through strategic initiatives
  • Developed learner-focused delivery models, achieving 5.0 Trustpilot rating

CENTRE MANAGER

Greenlight Safety & Training
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Led multidisciplinary teams and engaged employers to strengthen partnerships and improve programme relevance
  • Facilitated new apprenticeship delivery capability, enhancing training effectiveness in civils and plant sectors
  • Managed apprenticeship and vocational delivery operations to align training with industry needs

SENIOR SPECIALIST TRAINER ASSESSOR / COURSE LEADER / PROJECT MANAGER

Bridgwater & Taunton College
02.2018 - 12.2023
  • Achieved 100% pass rates and on-time completion contributing to Outstanding Ofsted outcomes
  • Led end-to-end design and implementation of Property Maintenance apprenticeship provision
  • Transformed underperforming T Level provision from paper-based tutor-led delivery to digital learner-led environments, enhancing learner engagement
  • Implemented Microsoft 365, Teams, and OneNote Class Notebook across 4 pathways for 50 learners, streamlining communication and collaboration
  • Secured funding for learner devices, increasing accessibility and participation in training programmes
  • Created scalable delivery frameworks resulting in 45 learner enrolments
  • Introduced surveying drones, total stations and immersive industry learning experiences
  • Led Construction Live immersive learning project and Beacon Award finalist initiative

CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONAL / SITE MANAGEMENT

AS Formwork and Maintenance
01.1998 - 01.2018
  • Directed construction initiatives to improve workforce skills alignment with employer requirements and industry standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
  • Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Responsible Business Management & Leadership
03.2022 - 07.2024

Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship -

Level 6
03.2022 - 12.2026

Level 5 ILM -

Bridgwater And Taunton College
09.2020 - 02.2021

Level 4 IQA -

Bridgwater And Taunton College
01.2020 - 11.2020

Level 4 Education & Training -

Bridgwater And Taunton College
12.2018 - 11.2019

Level 3 Assessing Vocational Achievement -

Bridgwater And Taunton College
05.2018 - 06.2019

Level 2 Lean Management -

Training Qualifications UK
11.2025 - 11.2025

Level 2 Digital Marketing -

Training Qualifications UK
02.2026 - 02.2026

Level 2 Information Advice & Guidance -

Training Qualifications UK
05.2026 - 06.2026

Skills

  • Instructional Design
  • Curriculum Design
  • Learning Experience Design
  • Learning Programme Development
  • Digital Learning Environments
  • Educational Technology
  • Learning Analytics
  • Data Driven Improvement
  • Learning Innovation
  • Educational Transformation
  • Change Leadership
  • Stakeholder management
  • Cross Functional Collaboration
  • Analytics in learning
  • Data-driven improvement
  • Mentoring
  • Innovative learning
  • Microsoft 365 Ecosystems
  • Product Development
  • Mentoring

Custom Section

  • Learning Experience Design & Learner-Centred Design
  • Digital Learning Environments & Educational Technology
  • Microsoft 365 Ecosystems (Teams, OneNote Class Notebook)
  • Curriculum Design & Learning Programme Development
  • Instructional Design & Learning Journey Development
  • Educational Transformation & Change Leadership
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Cross Functional Collaboration
  • Learning Analytics & Data Driven Improvement
  • Product Development & Learning Innovation
  • Team Leadership, Coaching & Mentoring

Additional information

Experienced leading digital transformation, educational change and learner-centred delivery programmes. Strong stakeholder engagement, mentoring and quality improvement experience.

Timeline

Level 2 Information Advice & Guidance -

Training Qualifications UK
05.2026 - 06.2026

Level 2 Digital Marketing -

Training Qualifications UK
02.2026 - 02.2026

Level 2 Lean Management -

Training Qualifications UK
11.2025 - 11.2025

NVQ ASSESSMENT MANAGER

Goldcross Training Services
05.2024 - Current

CENTRE MANAGER

Greenlight Safety & Training
01.2024 - 04.2024

Bachelor of Science -

Responsible Business Management & Leadership
03.2022 - 07.2024

Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship -

Level 6
03.2022 - 12.2026

Level 5 ILM -

Bridgwater And Taunton College
09.2020 - 02.2021

Level 4 IQA -

Bridgwater And Taunton College
01.2020 - 11.2020

Level 4 Education & Training -

Bridgwater And Taunton College
12.2018 - 11.2019

Level 3 Assessing Vocational Achievement -

Bridgwater And Taunton College
05.2018 - 06.2019

SENIOR SPECIALIST TRAINER ASSESSOR / COURSE LEADER / PROJECT MANAGER

Bridgwater & Taunton College
02.2018 - 12.2023

CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONAL / SITE MANAGEMENT

AS Formwork and Maintenance
01.1998 - 01.2018

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