Candidate
Summary
Strategic, results-driven Senior Partnerships Lead with 10+ years’ experience in education strategy, stakeholder engagement, and delivering complex projects. Proven track record of leading initiatives that tackle disadvantage, improve equity, and align with national quality standards. Strong at building impactful partnerships, promoting effective practice, and delivering CPD programmes that support educators and employers while strengthening social value and organisational performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Partnerships Lead
Central London Careers Hub
London
2025.08 - 2026.08
- Oversee education strategy and implementation of Government’s Work Experience Guarantee across 250+ Central London education institutions.
- Lead initiatives to tackle disadvantage and deliver high-quality Teacher Encounters.
- Ensure alignment and implementation of national quality frameworks in schools.
- Collaborate with employers to embed equity and excellence into outreach delivery.
- Provide strategic leadership in embedding best practice across the team by designing and delivering internal CPD to strengthen capability and ensure team members remain informed and compliant with the latest policy developments in education practices, careers education, and social value.
- Design and lead CPD programmes for a range of stakeholders, including senior educators, and provide advice to SMEs and large organisations on educational outreach and delivering social value.
- Lead the strategic development of programmes within the Careers Hub to reduce NEET rates within schools, raise aspirations, and improve student outcomes for 250+ educational institutions.
Project Officer
Central London Careers Hub
London
2024.04 - 2025.08
- Successfully managed multiple project timelines and deliverables, ensuring all milestones were achieved on schedule and within scope for the Central London Careers Hub, as well as for our commissioners: the Greater London Authority and the Careers and Enterprise Company.
- Designed and delivered high-impact CPD programmes and led on National projects for the Central London Careers Hub such as Teacher Encounters that enhance outcomes for educators, students, and businesses.
- Negotiated with external stakeholders to build a robust network of over 700 business partners supporting the Careers Hub and its 250 schools.
- Secured resources and fostered strategic collaborations to deliver meaningful education outreach, aligning initiatives with employer social value commitments and statutory CSR requirements.
Enterprise Coordinator
Central London Careers Hub
London
2022.08 - 2024.04
- Managed a portfolio of 30 educational institutions and multiple Enterprise Advisors, fostering strong partnerships to enhance careers provision.
- Designed and implemented bespoke projects aligned with individual school development plans, ensuring measurable impact on careers education adhering to National Framework.
- Captured accurate data for progress and evaluation for Hub and school leaders.
- Led CPD training opportunities for schools and business volunteers.
Head of Year
Prendergast Ladywell School
2017.09 - 2022.08
- Oversaw academic progress and wellbeing of 186 students as safeguarding lead, ensuring adherence to child protection standards through collaboration with parents, local authorities, and social services.
- Led a team of six tutors and pastoral staff, promoting consistent practices and accountability to enhance student support, attainment and engagement.
- Monitored attendance and behaviour, implementing targeted interventions and presenting detailed data reports to the Head Teacher for informed strategic decision making.
English Teacher
Prendergast Vale College
2015.09 - 2017.08
- Delivered engaging English lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, adapting teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
- Designed and implemented assessments and tracked progress through data analysis, and provided targeted intervention to raise attainment.
- Collaborated with colleagues and parents to support student achievement.
- Specialised in behaviour management providing additional support to the on site pupil referral unit.
Education
BA (Hons) - English Literature & Language
University of Winchester
A-Levels - English Literature, Religious Studies, Media Studies
Little Heath Sixth Form
GCSEs - undefined
Little Heath School
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Education Strategy & Implementation
- Policy analysis and implementation
- Stakeholder Management & Engagement
- Leadership & Best Practice Oversight
- Project Management & Delivery
- Equity & Inclusion in Outreach
- Regional, Multi- Stakeholder CPD Training
- Advising SMEs and Large Organisations on Social Value Strategy
Timeline
Senior Partnerships Lead
Central London Careers Hub
2025.08 - 2026.08
Project Officer
Central London Careers Hub
2024.04 - 2025.08
Enterprise Coordinator
Central London Careers Hub
2022.08 - 2024.04
Head of Year
Prendergast Ladywell School
2017.09 - 2022.08
English Teacher
Prendergast Vale College
2015.09 - 2017.08
GCSEs - undefined
Little Heath School
A-Levels - English Literature, Religious Studies, Media Studies
Little Heath Sixth Form
BA (Hons) - English Literature & Language
University of Winchester