Kathryn Ridyard
Langley,Slough
Summary
Experienced professional specialising in community engagement, stakeholder and partnership development, and social value strategy delivery. Demonstrates expertise in resident liaison, Section 106 delivery, and the coordination of employment, skills, and education initiatives. Skilled in complaint resolution, conflict management, and promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion through collaborative working. Adept at project coordination, public communications including newsletter production, and performance monitoring through detailed report writing. Committed to fostering meaningful relationships and delivering impactful community-focused solutions while driving organisational goals.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
29
29
years of professional experience
Work history
RESIDENT LIAISON OFFICER, SOCIAL VALUE ADVISOR
BOUYGUES UK
2022.03 - 2026.07
- Lead the planning and delivery of social value initiatives across multiple education construction projects, ensuring compliance with Section 106 agreements and client commitments.
- Work proactively with project teams to identify opportunities that improve community outcomes while supporting delivery of client social value objectives.
- Monitored, evaluated and reported social value outcomes, showcasing achievements, challenges and performance data to clients and senior stakeholders.
- Cultivated positive relationships with residents, local authorities, schools, community organisations, charities and subcontractors, enhancing community benefit.
- Managed resident engagement during live construction projects by producing newsletters, hosting community drop-in sessions, addressing enquiries and resolving complaints with professionalism and empathy.
- Design and deliver community engagement activities including Meet the Contractor events, school engagement programmes, volunteering initiatives and community events.
- Coordinate employment, apprenticeship and work experience opportunities for local residents, unemployed people and students by working collaboratively with local authority partners and supply chain organisations.
- Successfully developed partnerships with local organisations to create sustainable community projects, including supporting a local preschool to achieve Forest School status, creating lasting educational and wellbeing opportunities for children and families.
LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
IVER VILLAGE INFANT SCHOOL
2017.09 - 2026.07
- Supporting children with SEND.
- Assessment of children’s speech and language needs.
- Provided feedback to teachers on children's progress to inform instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with external agencies to support student needs.
- Communicated and liaised with parents to foster collaboration and support for children's development.
- Supported teachers and students in classroom and outdoor settings to enhance learning experiences.
- Organised and prepared educational resources for classroom activities.
- Provided cover for absent teachers by delivering planned lessons.
- To establish and promote positive relationships and behaviour.
- Led first aid initiatives by administering treatment and managing medication supplies.
EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER
RICHINGS PARK PRESCHOOL
2010.11 - 2017.08
- Created secure, safe environment promoting holistic development across all areas of Early Years Foundation Stage.
- Acted as key person for several children, fostering strong relationships to support their individual needs.
- Supporting children’s learning and development through play.
- Recorded children’s progress and provided tailored next steps to advance their development.
- Consult with parents and keep them informed of their child’s progress.
- Recommended referrals for interventions based on individual child assessments.
- Assisted children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) by implementing tailored strategies to aid their learning.
- Engaged parents and family members, providing resources and guidance to strengthen their involvement in children's development.
STAY AT HOME MOTHER
2001.05 - 2010.11
- I was fortunate to be able not to work whilst my three children were younger.
CARE ASSISTANT
EAST BERKSHIRE NHS TRUST
2000.01 - 2001.05
- Supporting adults with SEND to live independently in the community.
- Key person to 3 adults.
- Working with other agencies to promote welfare.
- Attending regular reviews to discuss progress and speak on client’s behalf.
- Liaising with families.
- Assisting with personal care.
- Accompanying residents to medical appointments.
- Carrying out household duties.
SALES ASSISTANT
BOOTS THE CHEMIST
1997.10 - 1999.12
- Advising and assisting customers.
- Carrying out customer transactions.
- Maintaining a regular inventory of stock.
- Assisting with deliveries.
- Restocking.
Education
Certified Menopause Support Coach -
Level 3 Award - Nutrition
Level 3 Diploma - Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools
Level 2 Functional Skills - Information and Communication Technology
Level 2 Certificate - Children and Young People’s Workforce
Advanced GNVQ - Health and Social Care
GCSE - undefined
Burnham Grammar School
1993.01 - 1997.07
Skills
- Community Engagement and Consultation
- Resident Liaison and Relationship Management
- Stakeholder and Partnership Development
- Social Value Strategy and Delivery
- Section 106 Delivery
- Community Event Planning
- Public Communications and Newsletter Production
- Employment, Skills and Education Initiatives
- Report Writing and Performance Monitoring
- Complaint Resolution and Conflict Management
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Project Coordination
- Collaborative Working
- Presentation and Communication Skills
ACTIVITIES/INTERESTS
I am always looking to further my knowledge through CPD courses, reading or studying at home. I am currently studying for a Level 4 certificate in nutrition. As well as this I enjoy physical activities such as walking, hiking and paddle boarding. I have had several volunteering roles in the past. Most recently, I have been a volunteer for the ambulance service as a Community First Responder. Although I am no longer in the role, it gave me valuable experience in interpersonal skills, conflict management and advanced first aid training.
Timeline
RESIDENT LIAISON OFFICER, SOCIAL VALUE ADVISOR
BOUYGUES UK
2022.03 - 2026.07
LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
IVER VILLAGE INFANT SCHOOL
2017.09 - 2026.07
EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER
RICHINGS PARK PRESCHOOL
2010.11 - 2017.08
STAY AT HOME MOTHER
2001.05 - 2010.11
CARE ASSISTANT
EAST BERKSHIRE NHS TRUST
2000.01 - 2001.05
SALES ASSISTANT
BOOTS THE CHEMIST
1997.10 - 1999.12
GCSE - undefined
Burnham Grammar School
1993.01 - 1997.07