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Janina Lennon

Stourbridge

Summary

Over 30 years of extensive office experience as a dedicated administrator with a strong record in operational support. Skilled in stakeholder engagement and report preparation for senior management, ensuring alignment with business priorities. Recent role involved coordinating rail training and occupational health programmes, emphasising compliance and quality assurance. Achieved significant improvements in audit ratings, transforming from 'unsatisfactory' to 'gold' and received recognition for compliance excellence.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work history

Training & Compliance Coordinator

NIS Group Ltd.
Dudley
2023.04 - 2026.01
  • Coordinated procurement of rail training and medical/drug & alcohol testing programmes.
  • Supported effective planning and delivery of training/testing through liaison with clients, learners, and internal stakeholders.
  • Monitored compliance with regulatory requirements set by NSAR, Ofsted, RISQS, and other industry bodies.
  • Increased success of audit results year on year; receiving Gold rating in 2025.
  • Assisted in maintaining quality assurance processes for evaluating training effectiveness.
  • Addressed non-compliance issues promptly and implemented corrective actions as needed.
  • Provided documentation and support during external audits and inspections related to testing and examinations.
  • Compiled monthly reports on performance of commercial rail programmes, including enrolment figures and client satisfaction.
  • Managed office responsibilities such as booking meeting rooms and ordering office supplies.

Executive Officer

Department for Work and Pensions
Wolverhampton
2015.11 - 2023.03

Employer Advisor/Work Coach:

  • Building and developing relationships with employers and training providers to influence and create opportunities for jobseekers.
  • Organise and facilitate recruitment events bringing together multiple stakeholders.
  • Manage caseload of claimants; supporting them to find employment or to progress their careers.

Team Leader:

  • Managing team of processing staff; allocating work and resources, authorising payments to claimants.
  • Responsible for HR processes of team; attendance and performance management along with disciplinary processes.

Decision Maker:

  • Making work capability decisions on benefit claims based on evidence provided.
  • Explain decisions both verbally and in writing, managing appeals and disputes.

Administrative Officer

Department for Work and Pensions
Dudley
2008.11 - 2015.11

Debt Enforcement Officer:

  • Working within the Child Support directorate, maintaining caseload and actioning all notified change of circumstances.
  • Ensuring payment arrangements were enforced and adhered to.
  • Handled confidential documents with utmost care; ensured data security at all times.

PA/Office Manager

Siemssen Electronics Ltd.
Brierley Hill
2001.09 - 2008.07
  • Supported administration of consumer electronics sales consultancy.
  • Facilitated communication with buyers from large retail organisations and overseas suppliers.
  • Assisted directors with various administrative tasks.

Education

NVQ Level 2 - Bookkeeping

Dudley College of Technology
Dudley

NVQ Level 2 - Travel and Tourism

Sandwell College
Sandwell

GCSEs - Grade C in Maths, English, Spanish, Sociology, Biology

Crestwood School
Kingswinford

Skills

  • Organisational skills
  • Prioritisation and time management
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Confidential information handling
  • Outcome delivery
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Quality assurance capabilities

Timeline

Training & Compliance Coordinator

NIS Group Ltd.
2023.04 - 2026.01

Executive Officer

Department for Work and Pensions
2015.11 - 2023.03

Administrative Officer

Department for Work and Pensions
2008.11 - 2015.11

PA/Office Manager

Siemssen Electronics Ltd.
2001.09 - 2008.07

NVQ Level 2 - Bookkeeping

Dudley College of Technology

NVQ Level 2 - Travel and Tourism

Sandwell College

GCSEs - Grade C in Maths, English, Spanish, Sociology, Biology

Crestwood School
Janina Lennon