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Simon Lee

Westcliff-on-Sea,Essex

Summary

A seasoned professional with expertise in leadership and motivation, P and L accountability, and budget management. Demonstrates proficiency in collaborative decision-making, ethical governance, and compassionate empathy. Skilled in policy development, marketing strategies, staff performance evaluation, KPIs monitoring and evaluation, and operational oversight. Committed to driving organisational success through strategic initiatives and continuous improvement.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

CEO

LWPHomes
Southend-on-Sea, UK
06.2023 - 07.2025
  • To oversee and direct the operational developmental aspects of the work of LWPH in accordance with the Business Plan strategies and relevant delegations from the Board of Trustees.
  • Administer all aspects of operational and non-operational tasks in support of charity activities.
  • Line Management: Reports to and is accountable to the Chair of the LWPH Board of Trustees.
  • Oversee Operations Manager, ensuring effective management of Home Managers.
  • Plan and deliver capital projects.
  • Planned preventative maintenance oversight.
  • Budget preparation, monitoring and development.
  • To guide the Trustees in all aspects of governance.
  • To monitor the implementation of the Trustees' policies and ensure observance of Charity Law and accounting requirements.
  • Ensure that LWPH discharges its constitutional and legal obligations.
  • Co ordinate the preparation and submission to the Board of the annual budgets and ongoing reporting for LWPH.
  • Provide input and guidance to the trustees to enable the creation and maintenance of Boards with the skills, knowledge and commitment to oversee the governance and operation LWPH.
  • To meet all the legal requirements of the charity with both the Charity's Commission and Companies House as the Company Secretary and the nominated point of contact including filing of all the necessary returns, and compiling and maintaining the Register of Directors.
  • To rebuild the charity's database of Friends and supporters.
  • To seek out fund raising opportunities and encourage donations from supporters.
  • To lead on all aspects of the company's pension matters and in respect of the MLPMAA Pension.
  • Review and provide for the company's insurance requirements.
  • As directed by the trustees, lead on all legal issues relating to the operation of both the charity and the company.

Director of Care Services

LWPHomes
Westcliff-on-Sea
07.2015 - 06.2023
  • Line Manager for the Homes Managers.
  • In collaboration with the CEO and the Finance Director, prepare the annual budget for the group and monitoring/review/implement processes for the Homes.
  • Prepare and ensure the delivery of an effective planned preventative maintenance strategy for the Homes.
  • Prepare and implement plans for the development of care services to meet the needs of the company's' niche market for Christian care of the elderly.
  • Devised and updated a strategic business plan with the CEO.
  • Research and prepare cases for grant funding to support the development of the Homes from government sources or other charitable foundations.
  • Review resident recruitment strategies and implement them with the home managers.
  • Coordinate all business activities from statutory governance, trustees, sub committee meetings, to dealing with accountants, bank managers, advisers, solicitors, pension administrators and auditors.
  • Keep up to date of CQC policy developments to ensure Homes development is in line with changes.

Homes Operations Manager

LWPHomes
Westcliff-on-Sea
06.2013 - 07.2015
  • Working with Homes Management and staff to promote CQC compliance.
  • Give guidance to homes with the day to day management and assist with any queries.
  • Oversee the performance of homes in the group and ensure they are running effectively and efficiently within budget.
  • Deal with payroll which is outsourced; liaise with Pension Company for smooth operation of auto-enrolment.
  • Management recruitment within the homes, induction and mentoring, supervision and appraisals.
  • Manage contracts such as mechanical services, maintenance contracts, energy suppliers and project work.
  • Keep up to date with CQC changes and ways of working.
  • Regularly visit homes within the portfolio to ensure compliance and promote quality care and facilities.

Registered Manager

Westerley Residential Home
Westcliff-on-Sea
05.2004 - 06.2013
  • Ensuring CQC compliance.
  • Managing premises & facilities, staff management and recruitment, supervision & training, budgeting, risk assessments, care planning, liaising with other professionals, overseeing high standards of care.
  • Ensuring health & safety compliance, leading and developing staff at all levels.
  • Managing complaints, conflicts and dealing with staffing issues.
  • Production of policy & procedure manual, production of management policies & procedures, production of service user guides, sourcing and arranging contracts for lifts, fire protection, alarm servicing and maintenance (legionella, gas safety, electrical testing, PAT testing, boiler servicing).

Assistant Manager

Westerley Residential Home
Westcliff-on-Sea
12.1997 - 05.2004
  • Producing care plans, medication stock & order, producing staff rota's, risk assessments, ensuring the day to day running of the Home in the manager's absence.

Care Assistant

Westerley Residential Home
Westcliff-on-Sea
12.1994 - 12.1997
  • To promote residents independence, assisting residents with personal care, cooking and cleaning duties.

Frozen Food Manager

Somerfields
Canvey Island
05.1993 - 12.1994
  • Organising staff rota's, stock & order, meeting sales targets, day to day running of frozen food section.

Duty Manager

Gateways
Westcliff, UK
03.1991 - 05.1993
  • To deputise in the Managers absence, to oversee and organise staffing, stock & order, meet sales targets & liaise with Manager for improvements.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education -

Rochford College

Skills

  • Leadership and motivation
  • P and L accountability
  • Budget management
  • Collaborative decision-making
  • Ethical governance
  • Compassionate empathy
  • Policy development
  • Marketing strategies
  • Staff performance evaluation
  • KPIs monitoring and evaluation
  • Operational oversight

Certification

  • Full Driver's License
  • Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Awareness
  • Mental Health Awareness
  • Business & Administration level 2
  • Time Management
  • Cyber Security
  • When to be assertive

Custom

Certificate of Higher Education

Personal Information

  • Total Experience: 30
  • Industry: Healthcare

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

CEO

LWPHomes
06.2023 - 07.2025

Director of Care Services

LWPHomes
07.2015 - 06.2023

Homes Operations Manager

LWPHomes
06.2013 - 07.2015

Registered Manager

Westerley Residential Home
05.2004 - 06.2013

Assistant Manager

Westerley Residential Home
12.1997 - 05.2004

Care Assistant

Westerley Residential Home
12.1994 - 12.1997

Frozen Food Manager

Somerfields
05.1993 - 12.1994

Duty Manager

Gateways
03.1991 - 05.1993

Certificate of Higher Education -

Rochford College

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