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Fiona McGrevey

Programme Development And Management
East Kilbride

Summary

A highly accomplished project management professional with extensive experience in driving income generation, business development, and delivering strategic partnerships across community-focused environmental and social projects. Demonstrated success in creating and nurturing multi-year partnerships with local authorities, national organisations, and private sector partners. Adept at managing budgets across multiple projects, generating an average of £400,000 per year. Strong leadership skills, having managed and supported teams of 7 to 10 people to successfully achieve project goals while maintaining a clear focus on sustainability and community impact.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Operations Leader

The Conservation Volunteers
Glasgow, Glasgow City
04.2022 - Current
  • Lead the implementation and delivery of operational plans for community-based environmental projects, ensuring alignment with both social and environmental objectives
  • Develop and foster multi-year partnerships with public and private sector organisations to secure long-term funding and ensure project sustainability
  • Developed and managed multi-year partnerships with ScotRail, Glasgow City Council, North Lanarkshire Council, and West Dunbartonshire Council, ensuring continued collaboration and financial backing for projects such as Seven Lochs – Community Wellbeing in Nature and Natural Health with NHS Ayrshire and Arran
  • Played a key role in generating an average of £400,000 per year, supporting multiple projects across Scotland, and ensuring financial sustainability
  • Oversee budgets and financial planning across multiple initiatives, maintaining accountability and optimising resource allocation
  • Manage a team of 7 to 10 staff members, providing leadership, mentorship, and fostering a collaborative work environment
  • Focus on securing multi-year funding opportunities, ensuring ongoing support for key conservation and community projects
  • Collaborating with NatureScot and other partners in the environmental sector to influence environmental policy and encourage conservation volunteering across Scotland
  • Facilitated change management efforts during organisational transitions for seamless integration of new systems and policies

Project Manager

Cumbernauld Living Landscape | The Scottish Wildlife Trust
04.2019 - 04.2022
  • Led the development and execution of this landscape-scale programme aimed at enhancing local biodiversity and promoted community health and wellbeing
  • Oversaw project budgets (£500,000 per year), ensuring effective financial management and alignment with overall project objectives
  • Reported to Cumbernauld Living Landscape board on financial, risk management and outcome objectives
  • Managed teams of 5 individuals, ensuring clear communication, professional development, and the successful achievement of project milestones

Project Development Manager

National Autistic Society Scotland
Glasgow, Glasgow City
07.2010 - 04.2019
  • Led the design and delivery of high-impact projects to improve the lives of autistic individuals and their families
  • Established and nurtured long-term partnerships deliver social change and support services such as Person to Person and NAS Branches
  • Successfully generated funding through partnerships and business development initiatives to support the continuation of key projects including the Ayrshire One Stop Shop
  • Managed project budgets, ensuring financial targets were met while delivering value for money across multiple initiatives
  • Developed and supported teams of 7 to 10 people, promoting a collaborative approach to project delivery
  • Worked to enable real change for autistic people and their families from grass roots to strategic policy level. This included being part of the Cross-Party group for volunteering and enabling individuals and groups to have a voice on these platforms.

Volunteer Committee Member

Friends of Langlands Moss
East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire
10.2018 - Current
  • Contributing to the strategic planning and development of conservation initiatives aimed at preserving and improving local biodiversity
  • Supported the delivery of volunteer-led projects to enhance the natural environment in the community

Board Member

01.2013 - 01.2018
  • Provided strategic direction and oversight to an organisation focused on combating loneliness and promoting social inclusion
  • Played a role in developing income generation strategies and partnerships to ensure the sustainability of the organisation’s outreach initiatives

Education

HNC - Countryside Management and Environmental Awareness

SRUC
08.2018 - 05.2020

BSc - Speech and Language Therapy

University of Strathclyde
08.2005 - 05.2009

BA - Social Sciences

University of the West of Scotland
08.2002 - 05.2005

Skills

  • Income Generation & Fundraising

  • Multi-Year Partnership Development

  • Project Management & Budgeting

  • Team Leadership & Staff Development

  • Strategic Planning & Business Development

  • Community Engagement & Wellbeing

  • Environmental Sustainability & Biodiversity

  • Stakeholder Relationship Management

  • Impact Measurement & Reporting

  • Safety management

  • Operational excellence

  • Key performance indicators

Accomplishments

  • Successfully generated an average of £400,000 per year through multi-year partnerships with ScotRail, Glasgow City Council, North Lanarkshire Council, and West Dunbartonshire Council.
  • Led the creation and management of multi-year, high-impact partnerships that drove the success of key projects, including Cumbernauld Living Landscape and Seven Lochs – Community Wellbeing in Nature.
  • Managed and supported teams of 7 to 10 staff, providing guidance, leadership, and development opportunities, ensuring successful project delivery and a positive working culture.
  • Overseeing budgets spanning multiple projects, ensuring financial sustainability, cost-efficiency, and alignment with project objectives.
  • Supported Senior Project Officers to create local grassroots projects such as Greening Royston Road, Glasgow River Activation – Yoker Food Forest, and Queen Elizabeth University Hospital GroGarden.

Timeline

Operations Leader

The Conservation Volunteers
04.2022 - Current

Project Manager

Cumbernauld Living Landscape | The Scottish Wildlife Trust
04.2019 - 04.2022

Volunteer Committee Member

Friends of Langlands Moss
10.2018 - Current

HNC - Countryside Management and Environmental Awareness

SRUC
08.2018 - 05.2020

Board Member

01.2013 - 01.2018

Project Development Manager

National Autistic Society Scotland
07.2010 - 04.2019

BSc - Speech and Language Therapy

University of Strathclyde
08.2005 - 05.2009

BA - Social Sciences

University of the West of Scotland
08.2002 - 05.2005
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