Mark Burrett

• Secured £1 million funding, expanding Volunteer to Career (VtC) Programme from 4 to 60 healthcare organisations.
• Achieved 66% employment or training enrolment rate among participants.
• Provided strategic leadership, fostering collaborations and securing senior-level sponsorship in health sector.
• Guided development of internal business cases, resulting in £600,000 funding for VtC initiatives.
• Leveraged expertise to enhance community engagement, increasing diversity among volunteers.
• Led tailored VtC version for Armed Forces communities and refugees through co-design efforts.
• Spearheaded discussions with Department for Work and Pensions to scale VtC programme nationally.
• Hosted webinars and presented at national events to demonstrate impact of VtC and volunteering services.

· Co-founded PWP to enhance public service via innovative service design.

Collaborated with socially responsible organisations to uplift disadvantaged individuals.

• Supported Reading & West Berks Council on NEET Programme initiatives, resulting in greater engagement and participant starts
• Developed social value report for Hafan Cymru Housing Association.
• Led digital service development for Working Links to improve accessibility.
• Created progression pathways programme for Pursuing Independent Pathways charity to foster social mobility.

· Managed a team of Service Managers and Employment Specialists across seven West London Boroughs, supporting individuals with mental health conditions in securing sustainable employment.

Oversaw operational delivery and contract management of £1.8 million IPS Works 2-year programme, consistently achieving all KPIs and targets.

Facilitated a 12-month contract extension worth £1.2 million through collaboration with National Lottery Reaching Communities Funding Team.

Cultivated partnerships with NHS IAPT, DWP/JCP, and local Job Centres to enhance service provision.

• Implemented Diversity and Inclusion Recruitment Strategy to improve outreach for ethnic minority communities.
• Pioneered guidance for JCP and NHS IAPTs on effective hyper-local engagement within ethnic minority communities across West London.
• Presented programme results to diverse stakeholders including NHS and DWP at both local and national levels.
• Developed innovative methods to enhance programme impact and stakeholder engagement.

·Directed digital strategy to align with board objectives, ensuring successful implementation.

Established strategic partnerships with Government Digital Service to enhance digital inclusion for disabled individuals.

• Collaborated with Google, IBM, and Innovate UK on industry-standard technologies for learning disabilities.
• Supervised design of programmes aimed at increasing employment rates among disabled individuals.
• Spearheaded pilot projects evaluated against organisational goals.
• Oversaw research commissioning and disseminated findings through academic papers and conferences.
• Led bid processes, securing funding of up to £500,000 for programme advancement.

• ·Directed bid development initiatives, resulting in acquisition of £2.2M in new business.
• Provided strategic leadership on various Inclusion & Diversity projects with significant impact.
• Facilitated dissemination and integration of best practices into operational processes.
• Developed comprehensive business cases for Remploy Board and stakeholders, securing essential funding.
• Maintained expertise on Welfare to Work agenda through active conference participation and research.

• Established operational workflows for pilots, projects, and contracts, addressing recruitment and stakeholder management requirements.
  Managed a regional team of field-based Employment Advisors to deliver specialised pre-employment support for individuals with disabilities and mental health issues. Resulting an uplift of employment outcomes by 30% across the Region.

• Established nationwide partnerships with blue chip companies to recruit candidates with disabilities.
  Researched vocational trends in Warehouse & Logistics and Security to develop effective employment pipelines.
  Collaborated with Skills for Logistics to launch new innovative industry initiatives, resulting in many secured job outcomes across the UK for people with disabilities.

Conducted comprehensive vocational assessments to develop personalised Back to Work plans.

Facilitated lasting employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, exceeding set targets

• Managed monitoring and review processes to ensure effectiveness of employment strategies, resulting in move away from paying employers to employ people with disabilities and provide training.
• This resulted in a UK movement in how the supported employment model was delivered by DWP.
• Established regional partnerships with disability organisations to enhance resource accessibility.
• Advised Employers regarding supporting people with disabilities in the Workplace

Conducted initial assessments for individuals aged 18 to 24.

Sourced and established NVQ placements for practical experience.

• Performed progress reviews and NVQ assessments for Level 1 and Level 2 in retail and warehousing.
• Facilitated support for young individuals transitioning into employment with various employers.

• Executed daily management duties, overseeing recruitment and staff training initiatives.
  Managed P&L accounts to ensure financial health and drive business development.