Jane Turner
Hoylake,Wirral
Summary
40 years experience of working across disciplines with people to achieve their goals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Co-Chair
Wirral Green Party
, Wirral
2022.02 - Current
Responsible for:
- leading and maintaining the local party's agreed overall strategy
- planning and chairing monthly branch meetings and the AGM
- acting as a spokesperson and point of contact for the party as required.
- General Election Candidate for Wallasey
County Bird Recorder
Cheshire and Wirral Ornithological Society
, Cheshire
2022.02 - Current
- Responsible for the content and accuracy of bird records from 100s of observers and providing information to interested parties on bird population trends, the status of the birds of the county, or information regarding sites, contributing to ornithological and other scientific surveys, studies or publications.
Research and Campaigns Volunteer
Citizens Advice
Birkenhead, Wirral
2021.03 - Current
- Running a data analysis project on the cost of living crisis which provides evidence for local and National CA campaigns
- Campaigning for regulation of Wills.
- Local campaigner against illegal money lending
Managing Partner
Innoworking Associates
Hoylake, Wirral
2000.01 - 2021.03
- Founder of a consultancy for the development and provision of innovation management facilitators and processes
- Specialising in risk management, strategic decision making project planning, problem-solving, and knowledge capture in areas that are complex and unpredictable.
Director (Consultant)
Wimfest Ltd
Birkenhead, Wirral
2007.03 - 2009.09
- Strategy, planning and execution of Wimfest - a festival of women's music based in Liverpool.
Innovation manager
Unilever PLC
London
1999.10 - 2000.12
- Responsible for developing and establishing global processes for defining product opportunities and delivering them to market
Project and Risk Management Leader
Unilever Research
Port Sunlight, Wirral
1993.06 - 1999.10
- Responsible for the design and establishment of Project and Risk management processes in a large research establishment.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Biophysics and Colour Chemistry
1986.10 - 1989.10
Bachelor of Science - Zoology and Biophysics
1981.10 - 1986.05
A-Levels - Biology, Physics Chemistry, General Studies
Skills
- Experienced risk and project management consultant, for a wide range of clients and disciplines from Industry, Academia and 3rd Sector as well as National and Local Government
- Good working knowledge of environmental sustainability and access to experts in the field
- Proven ability to research and analyse complex new disciplines
- Worked with more than 500 different multi-functional and multi-cultural teams helping them to define strategy, identify and prioritize critical decisions and maximise their delivery of their chosen goals
- Successful and active campaigner for environmental and social causes
- Effective communicator in written and face-to-face situations
- Undiluted lifelong passion for live music
- Strong moral compass
Timeline
Co-Chair - Wirral Green Party
2022.02 - Current
County Bird Recorder - Cheshire and Wirral Ornithological Society
2022.02 - Current
Research and Campaigns Volunteer - Citizens Advice
2021.03 - Current
Director (Consultant) - Wimfest Ltd
2007.03 - 2009.09
Managing Partner - Innoworking Associates
2000.01 - 2021.03
Innovation manager - Unilever PLC
1999.10 - 2000.12
Project and Risk Management Leader - Unilever Research
1993.06 - 1999.10
University of Leeds - Doctor of Philosophy, Biophysics and Colour Chemistry
1986.10 - 1989.10
University of Leeds - Bachelor of Science, Zoology and Biophysics
1981.10 - 1986.05
Birkenhead High School - A-Levels, Biology, Physics Chemistry, General Studies