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KATE WILDEY

High Wycombe

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in team collaboration, safeguarding procedures, and training delivery. Demonstrates strong skills in stakeholder communication, relationship building, and multi-department coordination. Proficient in record-keeping, budget management, and employee engagement, with a proven track record of preparing board meetings and managing diaries. Adept at prioritisation and maintaining high-level confidentiality. Familiar with CRM systems and the Microsoft Office Suite. Committed to leveraging these skills to enhance organisational efficiency and achieve strategic goals.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Mental Health Lead

The Highcrest Academy
09.2024 - 02.2025
  • Create, implement and sustain a whole academy approach to mental health and wellbeing.
  • Monitor and evaluate the impact of the whole academy approach to continually improve it
  • Create and maintain a comprehensive range of evidence-based resources to help pupils, staff and parents manage their own mental health.
  • Use and adapt relevant tools to assess pupils mental health and wellbeing needs
  • Develop lead and oversee an effective early intervention and prevention strategy that identifies pupils exhibiting early signs of poor mental health and provide them with access to timely support
  • Contribute to complex case meetings with professional knowledge and advice
  • Identify, plan, deliver and assess all training and developmental needs of staff with regard to supporting pupil mental health and wellbeing.

Pastoral Support Officer

The Highcrest Academy
04.2023 - 01.2024
  • Coordinated with teachers to create individualised care plans for students.
  • Offered consistent emotional support to pupils facing personal difficulties.
  • Developed productive relationships with wider school community to strengthen pastoral care provision.
  • Played integral role in parent-teacher meetings discussing academic performance and behaviour concerns.
  • Enhanced student wellbeing by offering empathetic and effective pastoral support.
  • Cooperated actively in team meetings contributing constructive ideas focused on improving pastoral services.
  • Contributed substantially to safeguarding procedures, guaranteeing child welfare at all times.
  • Mitigated learning challenges through implementation of tailored intervention strategies.
  • Fostered open communication channels between students, parents, and staff.
  • Collaborated with external agencies for comprehensive student support services.
  • Managed behavioural issues effectively, fostering a positive school culture.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information whilst adhering strictly to GDPR standards.
  • Advocated for vulnerable children within the school setting, ensuring their needs were met.
  • Tracked student attendance and performance, intervening early in concerning issues.
  • Designed learning plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Personalised instruction and personal mentoring based on individual strengths and abilities.
  • Promoted perseverance and determination as key components of student success.

School Counsellor (Full-Time)

Chesham Grammar School
09.2021 - 07.2022
  • Delivered counselling support to students addressing academic, behavioural, and emotional issues.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to determine counselling suitability and interventions.
  • Collaborated with Heads of Year, Tutors, Teachers, and support staff to enhance student support.
  • Reported safeguarding concerns to Designated Safeguarding Lead in line with Child Protection Policy.
  • Coordinated with GPs, CAMHS, and social workers for integrated support.
  • Networked with external agencies to facilitate referrals and access specialist consultants.
  • Maintained case records for counselling sessions in compliance with GDPR regulations.
  • Promoted student support services during assemblies for Years 7 to 13.

Counsellor (Part-Time)

Lord Williams School
10.2020 - 07.2021
  • Providing person-centred counselling to students aged 11-18 with a range of social and emotional issues.
  • To liaise with Heads of Year, Tutors, Teachers, and other support staff in order to ensure the best possible support for students.
  • To ensure any safeguarding concerns were reported to the Designated Safeguarding Lead and any incidents were dealt with in line with the Child Protection Policy.
  • To keep suitable case records on each counselling session in accordance with GDPR regulations.

Volunteer Counsellor (Part-Time)

South Bucks Hospice
09.2019 - 07.2021
  • Providing person-centred counselling for people with life limiting or life threatening illnesses.
  • Providing person-centred counselling for the family members or carers of the person living with life limiting or life threatening illnesses.
  • To act as part of the multidisciplinary team in order to ascertain how best to support the client.
  • To ensure any safeguarding concerns were reported to the head of the counselling service.
  • To keep suitable case records on each counselling session in accordance with GDPR regulations.
  • To manage my diary and set up appointments with the clients.

Trainee Counsellor (Volunteer - Part-Time)

Lord Williams School
01.2019 - 07.2020

Delivered person-centred counselling to students aged 11-18 addressing diverse social and emotional issues.

Collaborated with Heads of Year, Tutors, Teachers, and support staff to optimise student support.

Reported safeguarding concerns to Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring compliance with Child Protection Policy.

Maintained comprehensive case records for each counselling session in accordance with GDPR regulations.

Finance and Facilities Officer / HR Development Officer

Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity
01.2016 - 05.2017
  • Assisted Head of Finance and HR with comprehensive HR functions.
  • Created staff handbook and policy documents to enhance organisational clarity.
  • Served as primary contact for external HR consultants, facilitating efficient communication.
  • Maintained and updated personnel files to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Recorded and tracked employee absences systematically.
  • Conducted inductions for new staff to support seamless onboarding.
  • Ensured adherence to health and safety regulations across all operations.
  • Managed bookkeeping, processed invoices, and handled petty cash responsibly.
  • Ensured building safety by conducting regular risk assessments.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors resulting in better service provision.
  • Supervised full-time staff to comply with policies and guidelines.

Business Development Coordinator (Part-Time)

BRG Enterprise Solutions
Ealing
11.2013 - 12.2015
  • Key responsibilities:
  • Conducted thorough market research to identify potential business prospects.
  • Analysed performance data to inform future strategy decisions.
  • Developed strategic business partnerships by proactively identifying and pursuing key industry players.
  • Generated leads to bring in new client revenue and improve bottom-line profitability.

PA / Administrative Assistant (Part-Time)

Business Research Group
Ealing
04.2012 - 11.2013
  • Ensured timely responses to emails to enhance communication flow.
  • Drafted correspondence, enhancing corporate image.
  • Handled incoming calls professionally, ensuring excellent customer service delivery.
  • Participated in team meetings for insightful contributions and idea generation.
  • Assisted in event planning, leading to successful corporate gatherings.
  • Managed complex diaries, ensuring seamless executive schedules.
  • Organised high-level meetings for productive collaboration.
  • Coordinated and secured meetings for management teams, distributing relevant resources ahead of time.

Senior Executive Assistant

Citi
Canary Wharf
09.2009 - 04.2012
  • Coordinated travel itineraries, minimising logistical issues whilst travelling.
  • Created detailed report summaries to facilitate quick review of key points during meetings.
  • Maintained executive calendars; ensured seamless coordination of appointments and meetings.
  • Executed corporate event planning; resulted in successful client engagements and team-building activities.
  • Managed complex scheduling, resulting in better time management across the board.
  • Updated internal databases regularly, keeping records accurate and accessible.
  • Handled confidential materials with utmost discretion, ensuring privacy and security at all times.
  • Processed and reconciled expenses
  • Maximised Executives' productivity by ensuring forward-looking diary management.

Group Administration Manager/Office Manager

SBRE Winchester (Germany) Ltd
Mayfair
07.2007 - 09.2009
  • Originally taken on as an Executive Assistant then promoted
  • Led recruitment efforts for administrative roles, ensuring an efficient workforce at all times.
  • Negotiated with vendors for favourable terms, reducing procurement expenses.
  • Monitored budget spendings to prevent overspending or wasted resources.
  • Managed workplace health and safety protocols to ensure a safe environment.
  • Streamlined departmental operations by implementing efficient administrative procedures.
  • Created robust filing systems for improved document management.
  • Oversaw project timelines to ensure timely completion without compromising quality.
  • Purchased office supplies and maintained reliable supplier relationships.
  • Directed operations for accounts, reconciliations and payroll.
  • Organised financial and operational data to help with yearly budgeting and planning.
  • Led and managed administrative staff to maintain smooth daily operations.

AMF Planning and Sales Co-ordinator

Meadow Foods Ltd
Burnham
06.2006 - 05.2007

PA/ Property Sales Officer

Capstone
High Wycombe
10.2004 - 05.2005

Legal Representative

SJB Solicitors
High Wycombe
05.2003 - 09.2004

Legal Clerk

Dukes Arnold Solicitors
High Wycombe
10.2002 - 04.2003

Education

Level 4 Diploma - Therapeutic Counselling

Bucks College Group
11.2018 - 09.2021

Bsc (Hons) - Psychology

University College Northampton
09.1999 - 06.2002

A Levels - History, English, General Studies

Holmer Green Upper School
09.1997 - 06.1999

GCSE - English, Maths, Science, History, French, Drama

Holmer Green Upper School
09.1994 - 07.1997

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • Safeguarding procedures
  • Training delivery
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Relationship building
  • Multi-Department coordination
  • Record-keeping
  • Budget management
  • Employee engagement
  • Board meeting preparation
  • Prioritisation expertise
  • High-Level confidentiality
  • Familiarity with crm systems
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Diary management

References

Available on request.

Timeline

Mental Health Lead

The Highcrest Academy
09.2024 - 02.2025

Pastoral Support Officer

The Highcrest Academy
04.2023 - 01.2024

School Counsellor (Full-Time)

Chesham Grammar School
09.2021 - 07.2022

Counsellor (Part-Time)

Lord Williams School
10.2020 - 07.2021

Volunteer Counsellor (Part-Time)

South Bucks Hospice
09.2019 - 07.2021

Trainee Counsellor (Volunteer - Part-Time)

Lord Williams School
01.2019 - 07.2020

Level 4 Diploma - Therapeutic Counselling

Bucks College Group
11.2018 - 09.2021

Finance and Facilities Officer / HR Development Officer

Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity
01.2016 - 05.2017

Business Development Coordinator (Part-Time)

BRG Enterprise Solutions
11.2013 - 12.2015

PA / Administrative Assistant (Part-Time)

Business Research Group
04.2012 - 11.2013

Senior Executive Assistant

Citi
09.2009 - 04.2012

Group Administration Manager/Office Manager

SBRE Winchester (Germany) Ltd
07.2007 - 09.2009

AMF Planning and Sales Co-ordinator

Meadow Foods Ltd
06.2006 - 05.2007

PA/ Property Sales Officer

Capstone
10.2004 - 05.2005

Legal Representative

SJB Solicitors
05.2003 - 09.2004

Legal Clerk

Dukes Arnold Solicitors
10.2002 - 04.2003

Bsc (Hons) - Psychology

University College Northampton
09.1999 - 06.2002

A Levels - History, English, General Studies

Holmer Green Upper School
09.1997 - 06.1999

GCSE - English, Maths, Science, History, French, Drama

Holmer Green Upper School
09.1994 - 07.1997
KATE WILDEY