I am a highly organized and adaptable professional with experience in both leadership and administration. As Chair of Governors for a charity/school, I have helped guide the organization, working with others to make sure everything runs smoothly and aligns with its goals. My role included overseeing important decisions, managing relationships with key people, and ensuring financial plans were in place. In my role as an Administration Assistant at a construction company, I gained strong skills in organizing, communicating, and supporting day-to-day operations. I'm skilled at handling multiple tasks and enjoy working in busy environments, bringing leadership and problem-solving skills to any role.
Leadership and Strategic Oversight : Provided leadership to governing body, ensuring the school's strategic objectives were met while aligning with local authority guidelines and educational standards.
• Governance and Accountability : Led the governance team in monitoring school performance, financial health, compliance with legal and educational requirements. Ensured robust systems for accountability and transparency in decision-making.
• Collaborative Decision-Making : Worked closely with the Headteacher and senior leadership team to shape and implement the school's vision, ethos, improvement plans, fostering a collaborative approach to educational development.
• School Development and Improvement : Played a key role in setting and reviewing long-term goals, including curriculum development, student outcomes, staff performance, to ensure highest standards of education.
• Financial Oversight : Led the governing body in overseeing school's budget, ensuring financial resources were managed effectively, and ensuring value for money in all operational areas.
• Stakeholder Engagement : Acted as primary point of contact for parents, staff, and the wider community, fostering positive relationships and ensuring stakeholder views were considered in decision-making.
• Safeguarding and Welfare : Oversaw the school's safeguarding policies and practices, ensuring students' welfare was prioritized and compliant with statutory requirements.
Office Management : Provided administrative support, including managing schedules, handling phone inquiries, office systems to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Documentation and Records Management : Assisted in preparing, organizing, and filing construction-related documents such as contracts, project plans, and permits, ensuring all records were up-to-date and accessible.
• Client Liaison : Acted as a point of contact for clients, responding to queries, scheduling appointments, providing status updates on ongoing construction projects, ensuring high level of customer service.
• Project Support : Supported project managers by coordinating project timelines, tracking materials, and maintaining communication between teams and subcontractors to ensure timely project completion.
• Data Entry and Reporting : Managed data entry tasks, including inputting project details, budgets, timelines into company systems.
• Supplier and Vendor Coordination : Managed communications with suppliers, vendors, ensuring timely delivery of materials and resolving any issues related to procurement or billing.
• Health and Safety Compliance : Assisted in the organization and tracking of health and safety documentation, ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulations on site.
• Financial Administration : Supported invoicing, expense tracking, and other financial tasks, ensuring accuracy and timely processing of payments related to construction projects.
Leadership: Inspires teams and makes confident decisions
Communication: Listens actively and expresses ideas clearly
Problem-Solving: Stays calm and finds effective solutions
Adaptability: Embraces change and seeks growth
Time Management: Prioritizes tasks and meets deadlines
Collaboration: Works well with others to achieve goals
Empathy & Emotional Intelligence: Builds trust by understanding others' needs
Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy and consistency in tasks