Simonetta Taylor

Accomplished leader and manager with a proven track record at Cornwall College, enhancing team productivity through strategic visioning and effective organisational development. Coaching colleagues to increase their confidence and capability and creating a positive, flexible, and inclusive environment. Expert in partnership development and coaching, adept at fostering collaboration and empowering staff to exceed performance expectations. Skilled in volunteer recruitment and team leadership, driving significant improvements in volunteer engagement and team dynamics. Coaching colleagues to increase their confidence and capability and creating a positive, flexible, and inclusive environment.

SWRLS Award to Team at Cornwall College for Innovation in 2021

Building team at Dartington Trust for new learning resources project

Knowledge of Volunteering through volunteering work with Libraries Unlimited. Working with Refugees through work in Devon Libraries.

Knowledge of using volunteers to run events through voluntary work with Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival from 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Passion for National Trust - long established member. Husband is a volunteer at Knightshayes. Knowledge of way in which National Trust values volunteers.

Strong knowledge of relevant legislative requirements relating to the role – including the legal distinctiveness of volunteering

Strong knowledge of building an inclusive culture gained through knowledge within the education sector. Knowledge of Equality and Diversity and able to implement good practice that works on the ground.

Coaching Level 1