Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
References
Awards
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Claire Grover-Forde

Uckfield,East Sussex

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in leadership and team management, client relationship management, and budgeting and financial oversight. Demonstrates proficiency in event coordination, contract negotiation, and data analysis and reporting. Skilled in conflict resolution and stakeholder engagement, driving successful outcomes through strategic planning and execution. Committed to leveraging skills to enhance organisational effectiveness and achieve business objectives.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work history

Personal Assistant

Self-employed
Uckfield, East Sussex
03.2018 - Current

Implement person-centred approaches to promote individual choice.

Demonstrate extensive knowledge of services fostering independence.

Provide access advice for multidisciplinary agency collaboration.

Collaborate with third parties to ensure seamless service delivery.

Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to mitigate potential issues.

Manage invoicing processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

Events Coordinator

Cats Protection
Uckfield, East Sussex
06.2017 - 03.2018
  • Organised and promoted charity events, boosting public engagement and fundraising results.
  • Managed venue bookings, logistics, and supplier contracts to ensure successful operations.
  • Represented the organisation at external events.

Personal Assistant

Self-Employed
Uckfield, East Sussex
03.2017 - 06.2017
  • Delivered personalised care and support to clients for independent living.
  • Developed tailored care plans to assist with daily tasks while promoting dignity and choice.

Services Manager

Alzheimer's Society
Battle, East Sussex
10.2012 - 02.2017
  • Managed commissioned services across the East Sussex region, ensuring compliance with service agreements and quality standards.
  • Supervised and supported a large multidisciplinary staff team.
  • Oversaw budgets, reporting, and performance monitoring.
  • Built and maintained relationships with local authorities, healthcare professionals, and community organisations.

Education

Level 1 Certificate - Social Sciences

Open University
UK

NVQ Level 3 - Business and Administration

The Training Consortium
UK

GCSEs - English Language. English Literature. Maths.

Hailsham School
East Sussex

Skills

  • Leadership and team management
  • Client relationship management
  • Budgeting and financial oversight
  • Event coordination
  • Contract negotiation
  • Data analysis and reporting
  • Conflict resolution
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Training and Development
  • Social media management
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Customer Service
  • Public speaking
  • Project Management
  • Quality Assurance

References

Available on request.

Awards

Carer of the Year Award – Recognised for outstanding dedication and quality of care.

Accomplishments

Accredited Wedding and Funeral Celebrant

Accredited Death Doula

Wealden Chair - East Sussex Personal Assistant Network

Ashdown Radio Community Award - Carer of the Year 2025


Timeline

Personal Assistant

Self-employed
03.2018 - Current

Events Coordinator

Cats Protection
06.2017 - 03.2018

Personal Assistant

Self-Employed
03.2017 - 06.2017

Services Manager

Alzheimer's Society
10.2012 - 02.2017

Level 1 Certificate - Social Sciences

Open University

NVQ Level 3 - Business and Administration

The Training Consortium

GCSEs - English Language. English Literature. Maths.

Hailsham School
Claire Grover-Forde