Planned, budgeted and coordinated key events for Heads of Higher Education Institutions, Chairmen of Governing Bodies and other launch and consultation events;
Provision of a central advice, guidance and support service to colleagues in other teams responsible for organising external events to ensure consistent style, brand and approach;
Project managed the development of a new stakeholder relations management strategy;
Communications co-ordinator for the (Department for Education and Skills) DfES and HEFCE with special responsibility as part of the stakeholder relations management programme for advising on and supporting the joint working arrangements during the HE Command Paper process;
Responsibility for promoting events on key partners and stakeholders websites and in relevant newsletters;
Implementation of an events programme designed to prevent clashes with other key stakeholder events and provide speaking opportunities for Chief Executive.

Responsible for ensuring that programme plans and contributing programmes were monitored and consistent with the overall targets for the HE Delivery Programme and providing a consultancy service;
Project managed the publication of the HE Command Paper and supporting student booklet; which included producing plans to allow for essential draft changes, the Treasury’s changed agenda and emergency publication;
Coordination of design, links, summaries and statement for live broadcast in time for the launch of the HE Command Paper and with a view to future development of a more comprehensive website;
Co-ordination of all arrangements for a breakfast for a selection of VIPs to watch live, the SoS’ statement and release of the Command Paper and a reception to launch its publication;
Provided a secretariat role to the programme Board and Secretary of State’s steering group meetings.

Communicate accurate information and updates for the Division’s bid to the Government’s Comprehensive Spending Review by developing accurate bid tables to communicate funding and rapid re-calculations in line with requirements/deadlines set by senior management and finance;
Provision of concise and accurate summary information at high level meetings to update colleagues.
Implementation and management of policy to improve the regulation of early years and childcare;
Managed progress against agreed divisional plan, managed risks and all updates timely and accurately;
In working closely with key national partners, project managed 5 National Childcare Strategy Development projects to deadline and budget;
Project managed the production of the ‘Good Practice guide for Nanny agencies’, incorporating new working regulations and suitable persons checks.
Recruitment and development of staff in line with the Department’s Performance Management Review.

Processed all pay-related paperwork to meet pay deadlines;
Coordinated information for staff to inform them of changes relating to pay and new legislative guidance;
Personnel duties included managing staff transfers, setting up a reference library and preparing caseloads for long-term sickness disputes.

Responsible for ensuring all regional marketing managers adhered to corporate design guidelines, including office environment, health and safety, promotional materials and initiatives;
Provided guidance and coordinated policy advice to the public, Press and Media on issues relating to Government initiatives and news articles.

Set up and managed the New Deal initiative for 18 - 24 year olds in the Hull district;
Liaison officer and monitor for ES and external providers of ES initiatives;
Premises and finance responsibilities included managing office budget, office contracts, implementing good working practices and local policies, staffing and performing H & S reports.