Professional with extensive experience in strategic partnerships, stakeholder engagement and programme design. Demonstrated ability in delivering award-winning programmes, community engagement, and project management. Strong communication skills that support relationship building and drive organisational success.
Developed and implemented Education Partnerships strategy for GAIN, fostering engagement with schools, colleges, and universities.
Designed outreach strategies to increase awareness of investment careers for underrepresented young women and non-binary individuals.
Independently created nationwide award-winning programme for school students, attracting over 40 schools in pilot year and tripling participation by year three. Programme achieved recognition as winner of best UK ‘Closing the Gender Gap’ award at 2025 MAIAs, also securing runner-up position in International category.
Established university-level programme based on school initiative, reaching over 200 students across 25 universities in initial year, with international expansion in year 2.
Collaborate regularly with diverse stakeholders including educational institutions, students and corporate firms to manage communications and partnerships.
Lead Education Partnerships team, overseeing coordinators during department's significant growth over last two years. Supported junior staff members, enhancing their skill set and contributing towards their professional development.
Serve on two boards, partnering with trustees and external advisory boards to develop strategic initiatives and new programmes.
School Partnerships Lead
Teach First – East Midlands
Nottingham
05.2019 - 04.2022
Expanded Teach First’s presence in the Midlands through regional partnerships with schools and MATs.
Established new programme hub by developing relationships with multiple rural schools.
Engaged senior stakeholders to strengthen school partnerships and secure trainee placements.
Managed school and MAT relationships to resolve issues and support trainee success throughout the programme.
Drove outreach initiatives via events and marketing, significantly enhancing Teach First's school network.
Supported recruitment team in recruiting and onboarding new trainees, achieving annual targets for growth.
Regional Coordinator
Teach First – East Midlands
01.2017 - 05.2019
Coordinated regional operations, encompassing finance, communications, HR, and event logistics.
Supported Regional Director while leading internal processes such as recruitment and onboarding.
Collaborated with all departments to ensure alignment with regional objectives.
Provided additional out-of-hours support during events as required.
Previous roles - Administration & Reception
Multiple employers
02.2015 - 11.2016
Administrative Assistant - Circle Nottingham Treatment Centre (Oct 2016 - Nov 2016)
Teach First Futures Programme, Volunteer Mentor, 2017-03, 2019-07, Mentored sixth form students from disadvantaged backgrounds, supporting university applications and personal development., All mentees successfully progressed to their first-choice universities.
Samaritans, Lincoln, Listening Volunteer, 2013-01, 2015-01, Provided confidential emotional support to individuals in crisis via phone and face-to-face conversations.
Nottingham Community Kitchen, Volunteer, 2016-12, 2018-06, Helped deliver weekly community meals to people experiencing homelessness, supporting the smooth running of the kitchen.