Jennifer Briant

Experience

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  APM UK

  May 2005 - Aug 2020

  Responsibility for contractual allocations and internal budgets exceeding £2mill p.a. Management of P&L for each contract including staffing and estates. Responsible for achievement of forecasted figures both financial and contractual e.g. starts, achievements, jobs, leavers.· Management of large teams across the UK for training/skills provision and smaller regional teams for employability contracts. Assumed full accountability for staff development, H&S, welfare and performance of all teams managed.· Subcontractor management across various funding streams e.g. AEB, Apprenticeships, and Work Programme. Reviewing of performance measures, setting targets, performance management implemented where required. Participated in due diligence for new and existing subcontractors, shared best practice through forums and events. Sourced new subcontractors as required.· Liaison with employers, funding bodies and a wide range of external support organisations to establish, nurture and consolidate working relationships, providing better outcomes for participants across a variety of provision.· Full participation within quality, compliance and contractual frameworks. Working within the leadership team throughout numerous inspections and audits, both internal and external. Leading on quality and compliance across skills provision to raise standards and expectationswith team members, therefore providing a higher quality and better informed service for participants and learners.· Working closely with Business Development to inform content for new business bids and opportunities. Developing effective delivery models to meet financial and contractual needs whilst still maintaining a consistent profit margin for the business Show less · Managing a caseload of participants on a one-to-one and group basis· Utilising a variety of means to facilitate improved employability· Identifying and coordinating a range of recruitment and selection strategies to secure employment for our participants· Supporting unemployed clients in job search, job matching and sustainability of employment to include delivery of one-to-one and group training sessions· Promoting various initiatives to internal and external customers through marketing activities Show less

  • Business Manager

    May 2007 - Aug 2020

  • Employment Coach

    May 2005 - May 2007