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Liz Clark

Liz Clark

Little Dunmow,Essex

Summary

Enthusiastic and passionate third sector manager, collaborating with stakeholders across multiple sectors and disciplines. Flexible, adaptable and dynamic with extensive experience in working within legal and statutory frameworks, both volunteer and staff recruitment, management and support. People centred but driven by data and insights I excel at working with people and am solution focussed. Qualified with a degree in Criminology and extensive career experience in a variety of settings.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work history

Regional Fundraising Manager (SE)

British Red Cross
02.2020 - 12.2023
  • Led and inspired South East Regional team of staff and volunteers to achieve and exceed targeted fundraised income across key strategic pillars
  • Management Team strategic lead for Volunteering, highlight includes being responsible for significant uplift in Volunteer Mandatory Training across the department
  • Budget responsibility, oversight and management
  • Learning and Development champion designing and delivering a variety of experiences for staff and volunteers.

Community Fundraising Manager

Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI)
08.2015 - 12.2019
  • Directly managed over 100 Lead Volunteers across over 30 individual locations across Essex and Kent to generate significant income and participation in communities resulting in surpassing both financial and engagement targets
  • Organised and delivered twice yearly training and update sessions to local fundraising volunteers at Lifeboat Cluster Group Meetings resulting in motivated, skilled and empowered volunteers
  • Facilitated a variety of local and regional corporate partnerships, which provided positive exposure, increased profile and income generation for both partners
  • Developed and co-ordinated local participation in national campaigns, with existing volunteers, new corporate partners and third party fundraisers resulting in increased income and supporter acquisition and engagement.

Manager of Business Services

Essex Community Rehabilitation Company
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Managed and co-ordinated administrative staff across two locations to provide an effective, professional and reliable support service to Probation Officers and Offenders
  • Reviewed and implemented total audit, overhaul and revised filing process for Offender Case Files to provide a streamlined and accurate audit trail and process
  • As part of leadership and management team continually reviewed and refined business continuity process and procedures, and responsible for ensuring safe and efficient premises.

Airside Security Team Supervisor

BAA London Stansted Airport
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Developed and motivated an underperforming security team and transformed it into one which achieved a low sickness absence and high attainment against internal and external testing and monitoring
  • Responsible for managing team of 25 Security Officers to ensure the secure and efficient operation of the airfield by screening and monitoring staff and partners, as well as supervision of VIP/private aircraft, Border Force repatriation flights and Border Inspection Post (specialist equine facility).

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award & Accreditation Officer

Hertfordshire County Council Youth Service
01.2003 - 01.2011
  • Advanced the reach of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award from to 62 to 85 schools/colleges in Hertfordshire (highest ever number); recruited, supported and trained staff and volunteers
  • Developed, piloted and implemented Duke of Edinburgh’s Award training programme across all Hertfordshire Fire Stations
  • Also designed and managed delivery of training to the relevant adult personnel.

Programme and Development Adviser

The Scout Association
01.2001 - 01.2003
  • Updated and presented materials and provided briefings to volunteers across the entire UK via a variety of methods including digital, paper based and in person resulting in informed and motivated volunteers
  • Established and maintained highly effective relationships with volunteer stakeholders resulting in increased attainment and achievement by young people.

Education

BSc (Hons) Criminology – 2:1 -

University of Glamorgan

10 GCSEs (inc English & Maths), A & AS Levels – History, Maths, Government & Politics, General Studies - undefined

St Marys Catholic School, Bishops Stortford

Skills

  • Community engagement
  • Stakeholder engagement & management
  • Planning
  • Time/resource management
  • Communication – written, verbal, presentation, virtual
  • Teamwork and team leadership
  • Natural communicator
  • Extensive Third and Charitable sector experience
  • Financial reporting
  • Volunteer coordination
  • Budget management

Affiliations

  • Parish Councillor
  • Founder Trustee Community Building Trust
  • Park-runner and volunteer
  • Trainee Street Pastor
  • Member of cricket club & ladies squad
  • Scout Volunteer
  • Community Speed Watch volunteer

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Regional Fundraising Manager (SE)

British Red Cross
02.2020 - 12.2023

Community Fundraising Manager

Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI)
08.2015 - 12.2019

Manager of Business Services

Essex Community Rehabilitation Company
01.2013 - 01.2015

Airside Security Team Supervisor

BAA London Stansted Airport
01.2011 - 01.2013

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award & Accreditation Officer

Hertfordshire County Council Youth Service
01.2003 - 01.2011

Programme and Development Adviser

The Scout Association
01.2001 - 01.2003

BSc (Hons) Criminology – 2:1 -

University of Glamorgan

10 GCSEs (inc English & Maths), A & AS Levels – History, Maths, Government & Politics, General Studies - undefined

St Marys Catholic School, Bishops Stortford

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