Gemma Weston
Birmingham,United Kingdom
Summary
An experienced senior manager with over 19 years experience in the charity sector, focusing particularly on business development and operational oversight. Utilising effective leadership with strong strategic thinking, I have a proven track record of business management and development.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Trustee
Birmingham Bodenham Trust
Birmingham
11.2024 - Current
Trustee
The Scout Association Trust Corporation
Bournville, Birmingham
05.2024 - Current
Deputy Director of Operations
Midland Mencap
Birmingham
12.2019 - Current
- Providing direction and leadership for the effective delivery of day to day operational activities across Midland Mencap, encompassing Health and Safety, asset management and compliance,
- To drive a proactive and responsive service to citizens, family and staff, leading and inspiring a performance related and person centred focused culture
- To be an effective member of the executive team, working collaboratively with the Chief Executive and Director of Operations to ensure Midland Mencap is a sustainable, ambitious dynamic and successful organisation.
- To deputise in the absence of the Director of Operations.
Operations manager
Midland Mencap
Birmingham
08.2012 - 12.2019
- To lead and develop the strategic priorities and plans for all operational functions ensuring excellent customer service, developing and delivering a comprehensive range of services to meet citizen’s needs and aspirations. Identifying business development, tendering and procurement opportunities consistent with Midland Mencap’s strategic aspirations
- To provide support to management colleagues to ensure all services are effective, responsive, deliver value for money and are compliant with best practice, regulatory and statutory requirements.
- To support the Director of Operations and Heads of Service to deliver an effective asset management strategy, making the best use of our resources and ensuring that our assets are maintained to the highest possible standards
- Ensure the service meets high performance objectives, safeguarding standards, regulatory and quality standards and deliver outcomes for children and young people.
Education
Level 7 Diploma - Strategic Management and Leadership Practice
Chartered Management Institute
10.2022 - 11.2024
Executive Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
Birmingham City University
Birmingham 10.2022 - 06.2024
Postgraduate Diploma - Youth and Community Work
Newman University
Birmingham 09.2008 - 06.2010
Master of Science - Forensic Psychology
Coventry University
Coventry 09.2004 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Criminology
Coventry University
Coventry 09.2001 - 06.2004
Skills
- Leadership
- Management
- Business Development
- Strategic Thinking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Trustee
Birmingham Bodenham Trust
11.2024 - Current
Trustee
The Scout Association Trust Corporation
05.2024 - Current
Level 7 Diploma - Strategic Management and Leadership Practice
Chartered Management Institute
10.2022 - 11.2024
Executive Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
Birmingham City University
10.2022 - 06.2024
Deputy Director of Operations
Midland Mencap
12.2019 - Current
Operations manager
Midland Mencap
08.2012 - 12.2019
Postgraduate Diploma - Youth and Community Work
Newman University
09.2008 - 06.2010
Master of Science - Forensic Psychology
Coventry University
09.2004 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Criminology
Coventry University
09.2001 - 06.2004
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