Toby Chelms
Leeds,West Yorkshire
Summary
With expertise in service delivery, project management, policy creation and crisis management, I am committed to utilising my experience as a senior leader in Higher Education, the NHS and Third Sector with a core training as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist to take a reflective, inclusive and humble approach to leadership, driving organisational success and fostering innovation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Associate Director - Student Support & Careers
University of Bradford
Bradford, West Yorkshire
09.2023 - Current
- Developed culture of collaboration through team and systems review.
- Led departmental transformational change process resulting in cost savings of circa £150, 000.
- Oversaw budget review and financial forecasting to contribute to institutional savings.
- Managed complex projects, ensuring successful delivery on time. Including those related to regulatory compliance and city-wide health and wellbeing initiatives.
- Led cross-institutional development projects
- As Designated Safeguarding Lead chaired institutional approach to safeguarding including review of relevant policies and training programme.
Head of Student Support & Wellbeing
Leeds Trinity University
Leeds, West Yorkshire
01.2021 - 09.2023
- Leading the Mental Health, Disability, Money Advice and Student Support teams
- Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Oversaw introduction of University Cost of Living initiatives for students.
- University Mental Health Charter application lead.
- Current Chair of Leeds Student Health & Wellbeing Partnership Board.
- Lead change management projects (divestment from DSA, creation of a Money Advice team, expansion of Student Support into an overnight service.
- Introduction of online booking and note management approach for all four services.
- Introduction of sexual health approach at the University
- Development of external partnerships with NHS, Police and Third Sector.
Student Mental Health & Wellbeing Manager
Leeds Trinity University
Leeds, West Yorkshire
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Creation of University Mental Health service
- Lead change from Counselling to multidisciplinary team
- Tendering and introduction of patient management system
- Development of referral pathway with the NHS
- Introduction of KPI focused reporting
- Establishment and founding chair of the CBT Therapists in HE special interest group for BABCP.
Leeds IAPT CBT Service Manager
Northpoint Wellbeing
Leeds, West Yorkshire
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Leading team of 18 CBT Therapists in a Leeds NHS IAPT service.
- Service writing, recruitment and leading of the Employment Advisors in mental health service for Leeds.
- Overseeing the waiting list initiative for CBT services in Leeds IAPT resulting in a reduction of three months wait time for patients.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
Northpoint Wellbeing
Leeds, West Yorkshire
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Conducted comprehensive assessments for understanding patient struggles and needs.
- Honoured ethical guidelines set forth by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies.
- Continued professional development through attending relevant workshops and seminars.
- Developing and providing a CBT clinic in women's probation services
- Piloting a CBT clinic in men's probation services in Leeds
Education
MBA - Senior Leadership
Leeds Trinity University
Leeds 09.2023 - 05.2024
Postgraduate Diploma - Senior Leadership
Leeds Trinity University
Leeds 09.2022 - 06.2023
MSc - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Goldsmiths, University of London
London 09.2008 - 06.2010
PGCert - Primary Care Mental Health
University of Surrey
Surrey 09.2005 - 06.2006
BSc - Experimental Psychology
University of Sussex
Brighton 09.2000 - 06.2003
Skills
- Project management
- Policy creation
- Crisis management
- Cognitive coaching
- Service development
- Leading through change
- Relationship managing
Timeline
Associate Director - Student Support & Careers
University of Bradford
09.2023 - Current
MBA - Senior Leadership
Leeds Trinity University
09.2023 - 05.2024
Postgraduate Diploma - Senior Leadership
Leeds Trinity University
09.2022 - 06.2023
Head of Student Support & Wellbeing
Leeds Trinity University
01.2021 - 09.2023
Student Mental Health & Wellbeing Manager
Leeds Trinity University
01.2019 - 01.2021
Leeds IAPT CBT Service Manager
Northpoint Wellbeing
01.2017 - 01.2019
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
Northpoint Wellbeing
01.2010 - 01.2017
MSc - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Goldsmiths, University of London
09.2008 - 06.2010
PGCert - Primary Care Mental Health
University of Surrey
09.2005 - 06.2006
BSc - Experimental Psychology
University of Sussex
09.2000 - 06.2003