James Reynolds
Hinckley,Leicestershire
Summary
I have worked in the education sector for over 19 years and have proven myself a highly motivated and enthusiastic member of the team who is flexible and committed. I am goal-oriented with excellent leadership, problem-solving and multitasking skills. I use my initiative and aspire to be a positive role model by being approachable, confident, and professional. I am self-motivated and work well on my own as well as within a team. Offering strong foundation in organisational skills, communication, and problem-solving. Knowledgeable about collaborating with teams and managing multiple tasks under pressure. Ready to use and develop these skills in a Fire Risk Assessment role.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work history
Operating Officer
Crown Hills Community College
Leicester, Leicestershire
2022.04 - Current
- Writing health and safety policies
- Performing risk assessments
- Ensure full adherence to health and safety guidelines, maintaining compliant working environments
- Completing accident report forms and report to the city council
- Educational Visits Coordinator in charge of running, planning and managing educational visits in line with national guidance and current good practice
- Managing G4S and other partner organisations to ensure the school runs smoothly and effectively
- Managing all room booking
- Managing staff cover
- Managing all areas of the community lettings department
- Invoicing
- Shortlisting candidates and undertaking interviews
- Communicating with staff, visitors, parents and clients via email, phone, messages, ensuring they are monitored and responded to promptly
Facilities Manager/Sports Development Officer
Crown Hills Community College
Leicester, Leicestershire
2013.11 - Current
- Organising planning and running school trips of up to 300 students + staff
- Organising planning and running events
- Attracting new business through digital marketing and social media
- Creating more opportunities for sport in the local community
- Promoting a healthy lifestyle
- Bid writing
- Maintaining slick front-of-house processes in a high-volume community establishment
- Taking bookings/timetabling
- Invoicing clients
- Attending management meetings
- Preparing weekly/monthly reports.
- Oversee operations with personnel, providing clear direction to maintain service standards.
- Initiate and implement plans to improve customer relations, quality standards, and service efficiency.
- Ensure full adherence to health and safety guidelines, maintaining compliant working environments.
- Respond to customer concerns with speed and knowledge, delivering professional, personalised service.
- Ensure smooth, day-to-day management of the building and operations team.
- Handle marketing responsibilities and event coordination for effective promotion and continued customer appeal.
Sports Development Officer
Crown Hills Community College
Leicester, Leicestershire
2008.02 - 2013.11
- Worked with designated groups (disengaged students, girls/women, ethnic minorities, young people with disabilities)
- Promoted a healthy lifestyle
- Linked with local coordinators to raise the profile of the school/College
- Took advantage of media opportunities to promote sports/activities in the local community.
- Scheduled quarterly meetings between development officers and teachers, preparing agendas in advance.
- Applied for funding
- Maintained awareness of local developments in sport and briefed PE team of potential impacts.
PE Technician
Crown Hills Community College
Leicester, Leicestershire
2004.02 - 2008.06
Flexographic Printer
Rathby Lawrence
Leicester, Leicestershire
1998.02 - 2004.02
Print Finisher
Beaumont Press
Leicester, Leicestershire
1996.09 - 1998.02
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Sports Development
Leicester College
Leicester04.2011
NVQ Level 2 - Fitness Instructor
Loughborough College
Loughborough01.2008
OCR Level 2 - Support work in schools
Leicester College
Leicester05.2006
A-Levels - Key Skills (Communication, English, IT, Maths)
The City of Leicester College
Leicester01.2003
GCSE's -
Wreake Valley Academy
Leicester07.1996
Skills
- IOSH Managing Safely Certificate in Health and Safety
- Risk Assessments
- First aid proficiency
- Fire safety awareness
- Qualified fire marshal
- Educational visits coordinator
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Team management and leadership
- Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills
- Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams
- Ability to work as part of a team or individually
- Time Management
- Deadline orientated and highly motivated
- Client/Vendor relations
Timeline
Operating Officer
Crown Hills Community College
2022.04 - Current
Facilities Manager/Sports Development Officer
Crown Hills Community College
2013.11 - Current
Sports Development Officer
Crown Hills Community College
2008.02 - 2013.11
PE Technician
Crown Hills Community College
2004.02 - 2008.06
Flexographic Printer
Rathby Lawrence
1998.02 - 2004.02
Print Finisher
Beaumont Press
1996.09 - 1998.02
NVQ Level 3 - Sports Development
Leicester College
NVQ Level 2 - Fitness Instructor
Loughborough College
OCR Level 2 - Support work in schools
Leicester College
A-Levels - Key Skills (Communication, English, IT, Maths)
The City of Leicester College
GCSE's -
Wreake Valley Academy