Donna Crothers
Lurgan,Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in team leadership and management, performance management, and target setting and achievement. Demonstrates exceptional skills in employee engagement and working effectively within teams. Committed to driving organisational success through strategic goal-setting and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Employer Engagement Manager
Northern Ireland Civil Service
Belfast, Antrim
11.2017 - 01.2025
- Responsibility for engagement with employers across the provence to assist them in filling vacancies.
- Management responsibility for a team of 40 staff across Northern Ireland (NI)
- Cross Border facilitation for jobs north and south of the border.
- Previously I was European Employer Engagement Manager for NI, working across Europe identifying and helping fill positions.
- Working with colleagues and potential employees across Europe
Policy manager for Higher Education
Northern Ireland Civil Service
belfast
09.2010 - 10.2017
- Led on policy development for the Higher Education Sector in relation to Post Graduate Study and funding
- Consulted with stakeholders for incorporating their input into the policy-making process.
- Managed a budget for HE funding for Queens University and University of Ulster
- Regularly engaged with both Universities on policy and funding matters
- Developed comprehensive policy strategies by conducting extensive research and analysis.
- consulted with interdepartmental teams on assistance for disabled students
Variety of roles
Northern Ireland Civil Service
Belfast , Antrim
01.1980 - 08.2010
- Communications Manager for the Driver and Vehicle Testing Agency
- Manager within Planning Service responsible for the management of a large administrative team processing Planning Applications
- Funding Manager for Further Education Students with Additional Support requirements
- Administrative functions
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Public Administration
Southern Regional College
Armagh 09.1999 - 06.2000
Certificate of Higher Education - Business and Finance
Belfast Metropolitan College
Belfast 09.1982 - 06.1983
GCSEs - English Literature, English Language, Domestic Science, Religion
St Michael's Grammar School
Lurgan, Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon 09.1976 - 06.1979
Skills
Team leadership and Management
Performance management
Target setting and achievement
Employee engagement
Working in teams
Affiliations
- Yoga
- Pilates
- Walking
- Reading
- Travel
Timeline
Employer Engagement Manager
Northern Ireland Civil Service
11.2017 - 01.2025
Policy manager for Higher Education
Northern Ireland Civil Service
09.2010 - 10.2017
Diploma of Higher Education - Public Administration
Southern Regional College
09.1999 - 06.2000
Certificate of Higher Education - Business and Finance
Belfast Metropolitan College
09.1982 - 06.1983
Variety of roles
Northern Ireland Civil Service
01.1980 - 08.2010
GCSEs - English Literature, English Language, Domestic Science, Religion
St Michael's Grammar School
09.1976 - 06.1979
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