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Joanna Goldsbrough

Bradford,West Yorkshire

Summary

Dedicated Technical Officer with 14 years of experience at Leeds City Council, specialising in Adaptation Services, Housing & Environments within Asset services and Service Management. Recognised for service improvement with a ‘Leader of the Year’ award in IT. Skilled in collaborating with diverse stakeholders to deliver impactful projects and committed to continuous professional development through the apprenticeship programme. Seeking to leverage expertise in a digital and business analysis role.

Overview

1
1
year of post-secondary education
21
21
years of professional experience

Work history

Technical officer

Leeds City Council
Leeds, West Yorkshire
2016.06 - Current
  • Liaised closely with subcontractors; ensured timely completion of assigned tasks.
  • Coordinated meetings with stakeholders, resulting in clear communication of progress updates and future strategies.
  • Handled on-site disputes efficiently; maintained harmonious relationships among workers.
  • Oversaw contractor's work, ensured compliance with specifications and standards.
  • Provided quality control for building projects by conducting extensive inspections.
  • Ensured adherence to plans and blueprints by performing regular checks on ongoing works.
  • Monitored construction processes, resulting in early detection of potential problems or delays.
  • Administered construction contracts for smooth project execution.
  • Conducted final inspections before handover; guaranteed high-quality finishes.
  • Ensured site safety by implementing and enforcing stringent regulations.
  • Reported any deviations from planning to senior management immediately; assured prompt resolution.
  • Provided advice on technical matters; improved overall productivity. ie: Helping to increase contractors KPIs from 75% to 95%.
  • Facilitated communication between Contractors and management, fostering one of a cohesive team environment.
  • Resolved issues swiftly, resulting in minimal delays to project timelines.

Tenant Liaison Officer

Leeds City Council
Leeds, West Yorkshire
2013.10 - 2016.06
  • Acted as key client point of contact, reinforcing trust and engagement.
  • Developed strong professional relationships with clients to secure trust.
  • Liaised between departments to keep information flowing smoothly.
  • Built productive working relationships, fostering collaboration across teams.
  • Streamlined communication processes to maintain clarity and speed.
  • Streamlined departmental procedures, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Provided detailed project progress reports to improve transparency and accountability.
  • Managed sensitive information professionally to uphold confidentiality standards.

Social & Welfare Officer

TUI
Luton, International
2011.02 - 2013.10
  • Liaised and coordinated welfare support for passengers experiencing illness or injury onboard.
  • Assisted passengers with passport, immigration, and visa processes to ensure smooth travel experiences.

• Worked with the Captain in matters of deceased passengers and immigration

  • Coordinated communications and events to enhance public relations efforts onboard the ship.
  • Executed Captain’s requests for bridge tours and personal invites with precision and effective team organisation.
  • Organising travel arrangements for holiday curtailment

Office administrator

Leeds City Council
Leeds, West Yorkshire
2012.03 - 2013.04
  • Coordinated meetings and appointments, ensuring effective time management.
  • Handled correspondence, providing timely responses to all enquiries.
  • Ensured smooth functioning of the office with regular equipment checks.
  • Oversaw invoicing and billing tasks, maintaining financial transparency in the office.

IT service desk analyst

Yorkshire Water / Yorkshire Building Society
Bradford, West Yorkshire
2005.06 - 2011.02
  • Provided 1st / 2nd line support for 5000+ employees, addressing software and hardware issues.
  • Provided technical support to colleagues, enhancing productivity.
  • Updated knowledge base articles to enable quicker issue resolution.
  • Documented service desk queries for improved future reference and training.
  • Maintained high standards of data privacy, ensuring client trust.
  • Achieved recognition for outstanding IT contributions through proactive problem-solving.
  • Required knowledge of 250 software Packages including SAP (Accounting Software)

Education

GCSEs A* - C grade - Maths, English, Science, RE, French, Spanish, Graphic Design

Yorkshire Martyrs Catholic College
Bradford
2001.05 - 2001.05

ITIL Foundation certification - IT

Information Technology Infrastructure Library
Bradford
2010.05 - 2010.06

European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) -

Bradford College
Bradford
2005.03 - 2005.09

Skills

  • IT infrastructure insights
  • Microsoft excel expertise
  • Microsoft 365 knowledge
  • ITIL v3 foundation certified
  • Relationship Management
  • Financial reporting
  • Microsoft Office Suite expertise
  • Risk assessment tools
  • Organisational awareness
  • Performance metrics evaluation
  • Customer Service
  • Project Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Inventory management
  • Process Improvement
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Data analysis
  • Stakeholder communication

Accomplishments

    Career Highlights

  • Leader of the Year 2009 - Yorkshire Water: IT.
  • Small Team Award for Service Desk of the Year – Yorkshire Water; IT.
  • Special commendation based on letters of appreciation from Passengers assisted as role of PA – Cruise PA to Captain / Social & Welfare hostess
  • Head Hunted for current role as Tenant Liaison Officer – Leeds City Council

Timeline

Technical officer

Leeds City Council
2016.06 - Current

Tenant Liaison Officer

Leeds City Council
2013.10 - 2016.06

Office administrator

Leeds City Council
2012.03 - 2013.04

Social & Welfare Officer

TUI
2011.02 - 2013.10

ITIL Foundation certification - IT

Information Technology Infrastructure Library
2010.05 - 2010.06

IT service desk analyst

Yorkshire Water / Yorkshire Building Society
2005.06 - 2011.02

European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) -

Bradford College
2005.03 - 2005.09

GCSEs A* - C grade - Maths, English, Science, RE, French, Spanish, Graphic Design

Yorkshire Martyrs Catholic College
2001.05 - 2001.05
Joanna Goldsbrough