Anne Ferrari
Stotfold,Bedfordshire
Summary
A skilled and driven professional with extensive central government experience, dedicated to driving impactful policy changes and improving recruitment practices and outcomes. Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills, having worked across government and with external stakeholders to build strong strategic relationships. Keen to use extensive sifting and interviewing skills in the Freelance Recruitment Associate role.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Policy Adviser
Department for Work and Pensions
London
2023.05 - 2026.03
- Led sector specific labour market strategy activity across department focusing on improved recruitment outcomes.
- Collaborated closely with other government departments meeting shared objectives and policies.
- Leveraged existing departmental initiatives and developed new industry approved recruitment practices improving employer partnerships though increased into work rates of 65%.
- Drafted detailed briefs and submissions for ministers to facilitate informed decision-making.
Senior Partnership Manager
Department for Work and Pensions
St Albans, Hertfordshire
2020.04 - 2023.05
- Led external engagement with local authorities, training providers and employers to enhance recruitment practices and improve into work outcomes.
- Designed and implemented co-location initiatives to provide more streamlined customer experience.
- Rolled out and successfully delivered national employment scheme, providing robust career foundations for 13,000 unemployed youth.
- Delivered large scale recruitment drives for national and local employers.
Partnership Manager
Department for Work and Pensions
St Albans, Hertfordshire
2013.04 - 2020.03
- Developed key external partnership relationships to improve customer experience.
- Designed and implemented place-based recruitment plans to better match employer recruitment needs.
- Rolled out new welfare reforms, including delivering bespoke training for local authorities and landlords.
- Designed bespoke training packages in collaboration with local authorities and training providers improving into work outcomes by 75% and securing precedent for newly awarded construction contracts.
Education
Biology, Textile & Design, Food Economics
Ursuline High School
Ilford, Redbridge06.1988
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Accurate drafting and report writing
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement
- Proven leadership skills
- Significant experience in delivering at pace
- Cross government collaboration
- Civil Service recruitment experience
- Microsoft Office
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Policy Adviser
Department for Work and Pensions
2023.05 - 2026.03
Senior Partnership Manager
Department for Work and Pensions
2020.04 - 2023.05
Partnership Manager
Department for Work and Pensions
2013.04 - 2020.03
Biology, Textile & Design, Food Economics
Ursuline High School