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
2020.02 - 2023.12
- 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)
2015.08 - 2019.12
- 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
2013.01 - 2015.01
- 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
2011.01 - 2013.01
- 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
2003.01 - 2011.01
- 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
2001.01 - 2003.01
- 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
2020.02 - 2023.12
Community Fundraising Manager
Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI)
2015.08 - 2019.12
Manager of Business Services
Essex Community Rehabilitation Company
2013.01 - 2015.01
Airside Security Team Supervisor
BAA London Stansted Airport
2011.01 - 2013.01
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award & Accreditation Officer
Hertfordshire County Council Youth Service
2003.01 - 2011.01
Programme and Development Adviser
The Scout Association
2001.01 - 2003.01
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