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HomeGrants and Funding Freelance Consultant
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Freelance Grants and Funding Freelance Consultant Barnsley, S Yorks , UK

Experience and sevices include:
Grant Management, Assessment and Monitoring
Business Planning
Fundraising (Trusts, Foundations and Government)
Funding Plans
Process Development

Rating:Unrated (New)
Hourly Rate:£27.78
Available From:Now
Seller ID: 275149
: Offers a discounted hourly rate to registered charities

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CV

Skills and Experience
- Staff Management
- Grant Management - Assessment, Budgeting, Monitoring, Project Development
- Fundraising - Trusts Foundations and Governement - Completion and Submission of Applications
- Fundraising Plans - Capital and Revenue Projects
- Project Management - Grant Funded Projects
- Business Planning

Employment History

(Jun 2008 & ongoing)

Grants and Funding Freelance Consultant

• Reaching and writing funding plans for a variety of voluntary/community sector organisations and projects.
• Completion and submission of grant applications to appropraite Trusts, Foundations, Local Authorities and other appropriate funders on behalf of clients.
• Working effectively with clients to assess their needs and apply services to meet their requirements.
• Liaising with clients at all levels to obtain and share relevant information.
• Promoting services within the voluntary/community sector to obtain contracts.

Freelance work would continue on a part-time basis


(Jan 2008 to Jun 2008)

Estates Development Manager

• Overall management responsibility of the College Estate of 3.2ha.
• Management of a staff base of 19 maintenance and cleaning staff.
• Lead responsibility for the management and development of the consultancy contract to deliver the finalised long term Property Strategy in relation to College Accommodation.
• Acquiring and management of an LSC capital improvement grant of £100,000.
• Budget and project management of maintenance and utilities for the College Site.
• Strategic and budgetary planning to meet accommodation requirements for the academic year 08/09.
• Policy and process development relating to the delivery of the College Estate Management Programme.

Reason for leaving: Short term contract


(Jul 2006 to Dec 2007)

Asset Development Manager

• Project, staff and financial management of a grant funded community regeneration project.
• Development of funding and fundraising plans, completion and submission of successful funding applications.
• Working with local groups, organisations and volunteers to explore and develop opportunities relating to community facilities.
• Management and administration of a grant fund to be distributed to community groups in disadvantaged communities.
• Implementation and management of contracts for professional services associated with the development and improvement of new and existing community facilities.
• Implementation and leadership of a steering group of local people and appropriate agencies to ensure the maximum benefit of the project to the local community.
• Development of networks and implementation of a multi agency approach to projects supported to maximise benefits to the local community.
• Development of business plans and feasibility studies relating to community buildings.

Reason for leaving: Short term grant funded contract.


(Nov 2002 to Jul 2006)

Grant Worker Community Chest

• Assessing grant applications adhering to procedure.
• Analysis of complex financial data and other project specific information to produce and present formal reports and recommendations.
• Management and monitoring of grant delivery partners, service level agreements and professional contractors (e.g. architects and consultants).
• Use of generic IT systems as well as grants and funding software.
• Development and implementation of grant application assessment and monitoring systems.
• Implementation of the Trusts communications and marketing strategy.
• Working closely with applicants to develop successful grant applications and feasible projects.
• Staff training and Mentoring
• Organisation, management and delivery of training events on behalf of the Trust and its partners.

Reason for leaving: Career progression.


(Aug 2005 to Sep 2005)

Freelance Grant Assessor – Home Office Programmes

JCF Consultancy under A4E Contract

• Home based assessment of a large number of grant applications for funding under Home Office Programmes.
• Scoring grant applications according to procedure and making a recommendation regarding funding.
• Working independently to tight deadlines.

Reason for leaving: Short term freelance contract for a time limited piece of work.


(Feb 2002 to Nov 2002)

Grants Assistant

The Coalfields Regeneration Trust

• Liaison with applicants to identify information necessary for the assessment of applications.
• Monitoring and prioritisation of extensive workloads, adherence to work deadlines.
• Monitoring and evaluation of financial records.

Reason for leaving: Internal promotion


(Nov 2001 to Feb 2002)

Grants Support Assistant

The Coalfields Regeneration Trust

• Request and collation of outstanding monitoring returns.
• Monitoring the progress of projects in accordance with Trust Procedure.

Reason for leaving: Internal promotion


(Aug 2001 to Nov 2001)

Grants Team Administrative Assistant

The Coalfields Regeneration Trust

• General administrative duties.

Reason for leaving: Internal promotion

Professional Qualifications

Education:
Institution attended From To Examinations
(subjects/results)
Wath Comprehensive School 1990 1995 GCSE – C.D.T C, Drama B, English BB, French A, General Studies-C, History-C, Maths-B, Science-BB, Spanish-B.
Wath Comprehensive School Sixth Form 1995 1997 AS-Level – French-E
A-Level – Drama C, Spanish E
University of Lincolnshire & Humberside 1997 2001 BA (Hons) International Tourism 2:2
Additional Qualifications & Training:

• ACAS Grants Scheme (Joseph Rowntree Foundation)
• Appraisal Techniques and Delivery
• Child Protection (NSPCC)
• Criminal Records Bureau Checked
• Data Protection (ACAS)
• Diversity and Equality (ACAS)
• Fire Safety (Mines Rescue)
• First Aid (Mines Rescue)
• E-Mandate (IPD)
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Various customer service training courses and best practice sharing grants and estates management events.

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