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Senior Manager/Consultant, specialising in Programme, Project & Business Management
Ceri Thomas
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Pontyclun, United Kingdom
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Senior Manager, Management Consultant, Business Operations, Project and Contract Compliance , UK, European, Public Sector, Charitable, and Corporate programmes.
Key areas & Experience include:
General Business Management, Business Analysis, Performance Management, Strategy Development, Business Change & Risk Manager, Workforce Development, Mapping, Learning and Development planning & Bespoke Training Solutions. Work -based Learning & Apprenticeships
Contract Negotiation, Management & Compliance.
Stakeholder Relationships, Programme & Contract Management
Prince 2 Practitioner
Lecturer
Key areas & Experience include:
General Business Management, Business Analysis, Performance Management, Strategy Development, Business Change & Risk Manager, Workforce Development, Mapping, Learning and Development planning & Bespoke Training Solutions. Work -based Learning & Apprenticeships
Contract Negotiation, Management & Compliance.
Stakeholder Relationships, Programme & Contract Management
Prince 2 Practitioner
Lecturer
Markets
United Kingdom
Language
English
Fluently
Ready for
Larger project
Ongoing relation / part-time
Full time contractor
Available
My experience
2018 - ?
job
Head of Work Based Learning at Pengwin
Care Credentials Wales.
Oversight of all busines operations for Pengwin (34 staff) an apprenticeship training provider in south Wales. Lead organisation change whilst improving apprenticeship attainment. Manage relationships with stakeholders ensuring contract compliance. Make certain contract delivery meets industry standards, and Pengwin quality assurance is met for all Work-Based Learning pathways. Ensure day to day operational functions are maintained, along with oversight of the management team and their performance.
Make sure Pengwin progresses its operation according to the ESTYN Common Inspection Framework. Represent Pengwin at external meetings, forecast demand for work-based learning, working with public funded and commercial clients. Oversight of the Pengwin Recruitment business.
Key Achievements
* Day to day operational delivery of the work-based learning function of 400+ Pengwin apprenticeships
* Maintain Pengwin 'Direct Claim' status for Awarding Organisation (Pearson/City & Guilds) qualifications.
* Planning and successful delivery of the Pengwin restructuring programme.
* Improvement in apprenticeship attainment rates (was 85%, now 90%).
* Commission and manage change and specifically the transition to e-portfolio and data management systems.
* Turnaround of Pengwin Recruitment
Make sure Pengwin progresses its operation according to the ESTYN Common Inspection Framework. Represent Pengwin at external meetings, forecast demand for work-based learning, working with public funded and commercial clients. Oversight of the Pengwin Recruitment business.
Key Achievements
* Day to day operational delivery of the work-based learning function of 400+ Pengwin apprenticeships
* Maintain Pengwin 'Direct Claim' status for Awarding Organisation (Pearson/City & Guilds) qualifications.
* Planning and successful delivery of the Pengwin restructuring programme.
* Improvement in apprenticeship attainment rates (was 85%, now 90%).
* Commission and manage change and specifically the transition to e-portfolio and data management systems.
* Turnaround of Pengwin Recruitment
Operations, Training, Data management, Management, Compliance, Recruitment, Turnaround, Quality Assurance, Organization, Forecast, Framework
2013 - ?
freelance
Owner/Consultant
'Bespoke' Management Consultancy.
Advice and management of; Government relations, business change & management, workforce development, programme management, stakeholder engagement, L&D needs analysis, sponsor activation, business development, Apprenticeships.
Clients include; Swansea University, Media4Schools, The Urdd, Always Aim High Events, 'The SportsYard', Perfect10 Sports Management, Global Sports Futures, SkillsActive, 46 Sport England Sports, Premier League Education, Football League Education, DCMS, Skills Funding Agency/DfE, BIS, The Cardiff Devils, Pengwin and Talent MA.
Clients include; Swansea University, Media4Schools, The Urdd, Always Aim High Events, 'The SportsYard', Perfect10 Sports Management, Global Sports Futures, SkillsActive, 46 Sport England Sports, Premier League Education, Football League Education, DCMS, Skills Funding Agency/DfE, BIS, The Cardiff Devils, Pengwin and Talent MA.
Business development, Management, Sport, Development
2017 - 2018
job
Lecturer
Coleg y Cymoedd.
Delivery of teaching across a range of College courses from entry level to level 3 including 'Essential Skills Wales'.
Teaching
2015 - 2016
job
Senior Manager
SkillsActive UK.
Directing the SkillsActive operations team in contract compliance for UK Government and sponsored public bodies. Leading sector business change, managing relationships, making certain programme quality met expectations was on time and within budget. Clients included, Sport England, UK Government (DCMS, BIS, & Skills Funding Agency), The FA, RFU, LTA, Thomas International, EMDP and 46 Sport England funded sports.
Key Achievements
* Professionalising and mapping the L&D needs of the sporting workforce in England
* Apprenticeship programme reform of (£15million) Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence
* Leading operational business change
* Successful delivery of the SkillsActive/Sport England programmes
* Renegotiating the Thomas International and Sport England contracts, and performance measures.
Key Achievements
* Professionalising and mapping the L&D needs of the sporting workforce in England
* Apprenticeship programme reform of (£15million) Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence
* Leading operational business change
* Successful delivery of the SkillsActive/Sport England programmes
* Renegotiating the Thomas International and Sport England contracts, and performance measures.
Operations, Budget, Contracts, Sport, Compliance, International, Contracts, Manager
2013 - 2015
job
Programme Manager
SkillsActive Wales.
Programme Manager for ESF programme - Development of Apprenticeship Frameworks.
Successful delivery of the above programme and its associated projects, maintaining relationships with Welsh Government (WG) and the Welsh European Funding Office (WEFO). Commission (ITT) partner engagement and the programme evaluation. Financial project performance in line with ESF, WG & WEFO guidelines.
Key Achievements
* Delivery of European funded (£800k) Apprenticeships programme
* Creation of new Apprenticeship frameworks and qualifications
* Enhanced relationships with Government, sector employers, training providers, and target groups.
* Successful ESF programme compliance.
* Negotiated and defined evidencing agreed with WG & WEFO.
Successful delivery of the above programme and its associated projects, maintaining relationships with Welsh Government (WG) and the Welsh European Funding Office (WEFO). Commission (ITT) partner engagement and the programme evaluation. Financial project performance in line with ESF, WG & WEFO guidelines.
Key Achievements
* Delivery of European funded (£800k) Apprenticeships programme
* Creation of new Apprenticeship frameworks and qualifications
* Enhanced relationships with Government, sector employers, training providers, and target groups.
* Successful ESF programme compliance.
* Negotiated and defined evidencing agreed with WG & WEFO.
Training, Compliance, Development, Office, Manager
2013 - 2013
job
Senior Officer at Sport Wales (SW)
Wales for Sport Wales Board.
Wales
Evaluation the impact of London 2012 Olympiad across the sporting landscape in Wales for Sport Wales Board.
Evaluation the impact of London 2012 Olympiad across the sporting landscape in Wales for Sport Wales Board.
Sport
2013 - 2013
job
Prince 2 Foundation & Practitioner
Elisha Training (WG) APMG.
2010 - 2012
job
2012 Inspire Programme Manager
unknown.
for Wales, Welsh Government (WG) - (Secondment) UK
"The London 2012 community programme promoting and connecting communities directly to the 'Games' by awarding the 'Inspire Mark'". I was Programme Manager representing LOCOG and the Welsh Government in Wales and UK.
Key Achievements
* Exceeding targets for the Inspire Programme.
* Writing the Olympic Torch Relay activation plan for WG
* Leading 'Gemau Cymru' development, securing Ministerial approval, Government funding & commercial sponsorship.
* In addition to the Inspire programme, supporting the delivery of London 2012 Pre-Games Training programme
* Writing the 'Route Narrative' for the 2014 Tour de France bid.
"The London 2012 community programme promoting and connecting communities directly to the 'Games' by awarding the 'Inspire Mark'". I was Programme Manager representing LOCOG and the Welsh Government in Wales and UK.
Key Achievements
* Exceeding targets for the Inspire Programme.
* Writing the Olympic Torch Relay activation plan for WG
* Leading 'Gemau Cymru' development, securing Ministerial approval, Government funding & commercial sponsorship.
* In addition to the Inspire programme, supporting the delivery of London 2012 Pre-Games Training programme
* Writing the 'Route Narrative' for the 2014 Tour de France bid.
Writing, Training, Community, Development, Sponsorship, Manager
2007 - 2010
job
Strategic Lead - Welsh Language
Sport Wales.
(SW) Wales
Oversee the corporate Welsh language review reporting to the SW Board & WG upon the Welsh Language Act. Leading Welsh sport business change, commissioning training to increase the Welsh language skills of the profession al & volunteer workforce.
Key Achievements
* Leading government funded sports through change and achieving full Welsh Language Act compliance
* Exceeding targets and increasing the number of Welsh speaking coaches.
* Commissioning training and staging of the first ever fully 'Welsh language' coaching course
* Working with the WRU to create a bilingual website and signage at the Millennium Stadium.
Oversee the corporate Welsh language review reporting to the SW Board & WG upon the Welsh Language Act. Leading Welsh sport business change, commissioning training to increase the Welsh language skills of the profession al & volunteer workforce.
Key Achievements
* Leading government funded sports through change and achieving full Welsh Language Act compliance
* Exceeding targets and increasing the number of Welsh speaking coaches.
* Commissioning training and staging of the first ever fully 'Welsh language' coaching course
* Working with the WRU to create a bilingual website and signage at the Millennium Stadium.
Coaching, Training, Website, Sport, Compliance
2004 - 2007
job
Owner/Director
Peakport Limited.
UK/Europe
A Programme Management Consultancy, focussing on commercial relationships, sport development & H.E. lecturing. Clients included Cardiff Met., Dragons Rugby Trust (DRT), Welsh Sports Association (WSA), and Inspiresport.
Key Achievements
* Delivery of the DRT 'Opportunities for All' and WSA Welsh language programmes
* Launching of Inspiresport rugby student training programme
* Securing relationships with professional rugby clubs across UK & Europe.
* Successful student lecturing at Cardiff Met. University
A Programme Management Consultancy, focussing on commercial relationships, sport development & H.E. lecturing. Clients included Cardiff Met., Dragons Rugby Trust (DRT), Welsh Sports Association (WSA), and Inspiresport.
Key Achievements
* Delivery of the DRT 'Opportunities for All' and WSA Welsh language programmes
* Launching of Inspiresport rugby student training programme
* Securing relationships with professional rugby clubs across UK & Europe.
* Successful student lecturing at Cardiff Met. University
Training, Management, Sport, Development
2000 - 2004
job
Programme Activation Manager
The Dragons Rugby Trust (DRT).
Managing the national development team (29) and DRT/Welsh Rugby Union sponsorship activation programme.
Key Achievements
* Sponsorship activation planning securing sponsorship (c.£800k),
* DRT website upgrade in partnership with BT (£122k).
* Negotiating with Welsh Media for the 'Chwarae Teg' Campaign, Building relationships with FE/HE & Employers
* Staging the DRT Disneyland Paris rugby tournament.
* Technical Advisor to the German Rugby Union Under 19 Team.
Key Achievements
* Sponsorship activation planning securing sponsorship (c.£800k),
* DRT website upgrade in partnership with BT (£122k).
* Negotiating with Welsh Media for the 'Chwarae Teg' Campaign, Building relationships with FE/HE & Employers
* Staging the DRT Disneyland Paris rugby tournament.
* Technical Advisor to the German Rugby Union Under 19 Team.
C, Website, Development, Sponsorship, Campaign, Manager
1996 - 2000
job
Development Officer
The Dragons Rugby Trust & Welsh Rugby Union.
Development
1995 - 1996
job
Sport Development Officer
Rhondda Cynon Taff County Council.
Sport, Development
1994 - 1995
job
Leisure Centre Development Officer/Lifeguard
Rhondda Borough Council.
Development
My education
2013
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2014
University of South Wales
Level 5, High Performance Leadership & Management
Level 5, High Performance Leadership & Management
2005
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2007
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Master of Arts (MA), Leadership & Management
Master of Arts (MA), Leadership & Management
1994
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1997
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Post Graduate Diploma, Cardiff Metropolitan
Post Graduate Diploma, Cardiff Metropolitan
1991
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1994
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Bachelors, Sport and Human Movement Studies
Bachelors, Sport and Human Movement Studies
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