Lyn Bedford
Wokington,Cumbria
Summary
I have worked predominately in administrative roles within various establishments, honing skills to ensure effective support. This has been from administration level to Central Team with Line Management of Operations staff.
Experiences have allowed me to work with external contractors and companies to support and monitor standards, processes, communications. Also leading in installation of tenders and installation of new process software.
Always aiming to be a positive member of staff who gives the very best to undertake duties and be a welcoming team member.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1986
1986
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Trust Senior Operations Manager
Changing Lives Learning Trust
Workington, Cumbria
01.2024 - Current
- Support COO in formulating aims and objectives in establishing policies, systems and procedures
- Coordinate, support and advise in all aspects of Operations, Estate Management, Health & Safety
- Help drive the continual development and upkeep of a robust safety culture within the Trust
- Establish and maintain outstanding professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective communications
- Manage and monitor contracts, leases and relationships with external contractors
- Overview the preparation of annual maintenance plans and schedules, to have overall responsibility for the efficient operation of all facilities
- Coordinate and lead a programme of workplace inspections and local audits. Ensure prompt action is taken to remedy faults, deficiencies
- Established strategic partnerships that bolstered company's position in the market.
- Monitor, coordinate and assist to ensure compliance with all Trust H&S requirements. Ensuring all necessary documentation and records are in place.
- Work with external companies on CIF projects of mechanical, roofing, electrical works carried out across sites
- Undertaking due diligence of behalf of the Trust where necessary
Business Manager
Changing Lives Learning Trust
Egremont, Cumbria
09.2020 - 01.2024
- Streamlined business operations to improve operations side of educational settings
- Working over primary school settings within primary school settings
- Ensuring statutory compliance in buildings H&S
- Working with CFO, Headteacher and Governors on the schools budget, ensuring maintenance budget is in line with SLAs and best value
- Establishing working relationships internally and externally
- Working closely with Responsible Officer on H&S from Sellafield
- Line managing Operations staff in settings; Administrators, Facilities staff, Cleaners,
- Working with teams to ensure a safe, productive working environment
School Business Manager
Flimby Primary School
Flimby, Maryport, Cumbria
07.2016 - 08.2020
- Managed school finances, ensuring proper allocation of resources.
- Improved pupil services by implementing efficient administrative procedures.
- Organised staff training sessions for enhanced teaching methods.
- Developed a strategic plan to improve overall school performance.
- Working for singular school before becoming part of a Multi Academy Trust and being employed over more primary schools
School Administrator
Flimby Primary School
Flimby, Maryport, Cumbria
11.2008 - 08.2016
- Improved student attendance records with meticulous tracking and reporting.
- Coordinated school events to foster community engagement.
- Streamlined office procedures by implementing an efficient filing system.
- Managed the school calendar, ensuring smooth scheduling of activities and events.
- Handled correspondence between staff, parents, and students for improved understanding and transparency.
- Maintained school databases, providing up-to-date information at all times.
- Assured timely delivery of newsletters to stakeholders.
Self Employed
G&L Bedford Ltd
Workington, Cumbria
07.2005 - 11.2008
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
Education
CSEs from Secondary School -
Southfield Secondary School
Workington, CumbriaAsbestos Awareness -
Environmental Essentials Ltd
Newcastle under Lyme 09.2023 -
IOSH Managing Safely in Schools -
IOSH - Institution of Occupational Safety & Health
Skills
- People skills, engagement of internal and external colleagues and stakeholders
- Working within H&S compliance, statutory and mandatory requirements
- Ensuring safe practices in work environment
- Management & Leadership responsibilities
- Working both solely and as part of a team to carry out requirements, new procedures, new software installation
Timeline
Trust Senior Operations Manager
Changing Lives Learning Trust
01.2024 - Current
Asbestos Awareness -
Environmental Essentials Ltd
09.2023 -
Business Manager
Changing Lives Learning Trust
09.2020 - 01.2024
School Business Manager
Flimby Primary School
07.2016 - 08.2020
School Administrator
Flimby Primary School
11.2008 - 08.2016
Self Employed
G&L Bedford Ltd
07.2005 - 11.2008
CSEs from Secondary School -
Southfield Secondary School
IOSH Managing Safely in Schools -
IOSH - Institution of Occupational Safety & Health
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