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Fiona Jane Butterfield

Bradford,West Yorkshire

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in board secretariat and governance, stakeholder engagement, and policy analysis. Demonstrates exceptional organisational capacity and time management skills, ensuring efficient report preparation and effective communication with stakeholders. Possesses a strong knowledge of public administration, aiming to leverage these competencies to drive strategic initiatives in governance and policy development.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work history

Quality Policy Manager

NHS England
Leeds, West Yorkshire
04.2022 - Current

Governance and secretariat:

  • Provide a first class governance and secretariat service for Board meetings on behalf of national senior leaders. and other government organisations.
  • Manage board meetings to discuss strategic plans and issues of concern.
  • Facilitated timely execution of tasks by adhering to strict deadlines.
  • Manage complex schedules, ensuring seamless daily operations.

Quality improvement:

  • Facilitate high-level meetings with key stakeholders to promote Quality in the health and social care sector.
  • Present clear, concise information at national meetings.

Policy:

  • Provide expert advice on complex policy matters to higher management, contributing to informed decision-making.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and coordinate consultation processes, enhancing transparency and stakeholder engagement as part of policy making.
  • Evaluate existing policies to identify areas for improvement.
  • Foster close relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Develop detailed policy briefs and documents and reports for management review.
  • Operate under high-pressure conditions with utmost professionalism and composure.
  • Liaise with legal experts for ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations during policy creation and implementation phases.

People management:

  • Promote a culture of excellence amongst team members through leadership and mentoring.
  • Line management, including through times of organisational change.

Clinical Team Manager

NHS England
Leeds, West Yorkshire
08.2020 - 04.2022

Governance and secretariat:

  • Provided a first class secretarial and governance service for meetings, including minute taking, preparation of meeting papers and facilitation of online and in-person meetings.

Quality improvement:

  • Developed inspection schedules for quality assurance and identification of areas for improvement.
  • Performed detailed data analysis, enhancing understanding of quality.
  • Delivered and presented comprehensive reports to management outlining areas for improvement, learning and areas of success
  • Kept databases updated with relevant technical documentation and reports.

Risk management:

  • Led risk management processes and reporting for the directorate.
  • Evaluated potential risks by conducting thorough data analysis.
  • Ensured accurate reporting with diligent record keeping and data analysis.

People management:

  • Promoted a culture of excellence amongst team members through leadership and mentoring.

Business Coordinator

NHS England
Leeds, West Yorkshire
05.2019 - 08.2020

People management:

  • Cultivated a positive work environment, boosting staff morale and productivity. Developed strong professional relationships. Recruitment of staff with focus on delivering clear results.

Governance and secretariat:

  • Provided a first class secretarial and governance service for meetings.
  • Oversaw daily administrative tasks, freeing up management's time for strategic decision making.
  • Worked with directors to establish objectives and decisively lead operations.
  • Coordinated company-wide meetings to facilitate clear, efficient communication.

Reporting:

  • Monitoring and reporting on budget spend and highlighting inaccuracies to management.
  • Organised detailed reports contributing to decision making.
  • Put in place clear controls for financial administration and business management.

Governance Coordinator

NHS England
Leeds, West Yorkshire
04.2017 - 05.2019

Reporting and project management:

  • Supported in preparation, commission of content for and publication of the NHS England Annual Report and Accounts.
  • Facilitated constructive communication between stakeholders for completion of the Annual Report and Accounts.
  • Maintained project documentation, guaranteeing accuracy.
  • Handled administrative tasks, freeing up time for senior staff members.
  • Collaborated across departments for planning purposes.
  • Oversaw daily operations ensuring consistency in quality and service delivery.

Governance and secretariat:

  • Coordinated project meetings, documenting key action items and decisions. Scheduled meetings to discuss progress of projects and tasks.
  • Managed databases and information systems, maintaining accurate and accessible records.

Compliance Officer (secondment)

NHS England
09.2018 - 01.2019

Compliance:

  • Maintained clear records of all compliance activities for audit purposes. Maintained accurate and detailed compliance records.

Analysis:

  • Analysed operational processes and made recommendations for improvements that enhanced efficiency whilst maintaining strict adherence to standards.
  • Reported on compliance performance to senior management. Escalated areas of concern through appropriate internal or external channels.
  • Established strong relationships with regulators, enhancing company reputation.
  • Mitigated potential non-compliance issues by proactive communication with team members.

Administration:

  • Owned various general administrative duties to strict timelines.

Lettings Negotiator

Inghams LLP
Bingley, West Yorkshire
01.2015 - 04.2017
  • Marketed properties, processed tenant applications and assessed client needs carefully, offering suitable property options accordingly.
  • Verified references of potential tenants, ensuring reliability and credibility. Prepared tenancy agreements.
  • The creation of detailed inventory reports resulted in fewer post-tenancy disputes. Organised regular property checks to maintain quality standards.
  • Collaborated closely with maintenance team for prompt issue resolution.
  • Streamlined administrative tasks, improving office efficiency.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of market trends, aiding strategic decision making.

Police constable

West Yorkshire Police
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
07.2002 - 12.2014
  • All the expected duties of a Police Constable, including:
  • Protecting life and property by enforcing UK laws and regulations.
  • Fostering public trust by maintaining high ethical standards and transparency.
  • Conducting thorough investigations into reported incidents, resulting in accurate case files.
  • Upholding law and order through proactive policing strategies.
  • Providing testimony in court, contributing to successful prosecutions.
  • Completing detailed incident reports, providing comprehensive information for follow-up actions.
  • Making quick decisions during high-stress situations, minimising danger to the public and fellow officers.
  • Responding to emergency calls.
  • Handling sensitive information confidentially-respecting privacy rights of individuals involved in cases.
  • Aid investigations through strategic interviewing and statement taking of victims, suspects, witnesses and informants.
  • Using proven interview techniques to garner reliable evidence and statements from victims, witnesses and suspects.
  • Collaboration with local agencies to enhance crime prevention efforts.
  • Training new officers into the role as a Tutor Constable.
  • Management and leadership of hate crimes in the Bradford District, establishment of a Youth Hate Crime Panel, and continued successful running of the Hate Crime Panel for Bradford.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sports Science and Management

Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham
1999 - 2002

Skills

  • Board secretariat and governance
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Report preparation
  • Time management
  • Knowledge of public administration
  • Exceptional organisational capacity
  • Policy analysis

CPD

Line management training - NHS England



Timeline

Quality Policy Manager

NHS England
04.2022 - Current

Clinical Team Manager

NHS England
08.2020 - 04.2022

Business Coordinator

NHS England
05.2019 - 08.2020

Compliance Officer (secondment)

NHS England
09.2018 - 01.2019

Governance Coordinator

NHS England
04.2017 - 05.2019

Lettings Negotiator

Inghams LLP
01.2015 - 04.2017

Police constable

West Yorkshire Police
07.2002 - 12.2014

Bachelor of Science - Sports Science and Management

Nottingham Trent University
1999 - 2002
Fiona Jane Butterfield