Andrew Bindi

Experience

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  Peabody

  Aug 2004 - Nov 2012

  This position saw me develop and manage campaign leadership teams (CLT) through identifying, recruiting, training young people (YP) to deliver Staying Safe project as part of Peabody youth programme across 7 London boroughs. YP designed, developed and delivered accredited workshops, training and marketing whilst engaging, informing and raising awareness amongst other YP on the impact of crime, violence and gang related activities. 1,350 YP took part in workshops run by their peers and 138 developed skills needed to manage campaigns. http://www.99percentcampaign.org/blog/2012/05/29/your-choice-your-future-staying-safe-campaign/ - Designed, developed and administered CLT client database - Allocate project budget, ensuring maximum results and effectiveness - Develop and manage CLTs, co-ordinating activities across schools, youth groups and partner organisations - Planning, recording, monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of programme delivery and producing periodical reports on project progress and outcome - Support YP’s development, distance travelled and progression into employment, further education, training and other positive opportunities Show less In this role I was responsible for developing a range of employability and community-based programmes aimed at promoting Peabody community hub as part of the organisation’s 21st century vision. As manager, I was involved in the planning, design and set up of the new community hub. My job involves managing the day to day operations of the centre including facilities management and delivery of various externally funded employment, skills and enterprise programmes. Led the delivery of DWP and ESF2 contracts including Smart Start (welfare to work) Managed centre budgets and financial information in line with Peabody development plan and strategic priorities - Developed new positive partner relations key to project needs and programme activities - Managed centre facilities, programmes and activities - Provide quality assurance through evaluation and monitoring standards - Managed 12 staff including; tutors, advisors, outreach officer and volunteers. Show less This role saw me deliver a range of community based projects designed to support the long term unemployed at local and borough wide level. Projects successfully delivered included; REACH IT, First Steps, Sporting chance, Fast Forward and SMART Start. These projects worked with the long term unemployed to develop their skills further and/or get them back into employment. Managed all aspects of community based provision, residents employment, training and support Developed and enhanced training and development framework Cultivating partnerships/partnership management Successfully delivered LDA ESF1 project within budget and to expected outcome and timeline Designed and developed vocational courses to meet local community needs and specific project objectives linked to further education and employment Delivered employment related courses such as ICT, health & safety and customer service Managed and control centre budget including programme budget Preparation of monthly, quarterly and year end/final project reports Preparation of SARs and centre development plan Show less

  • Project Co-ordinator - Staying Safe

    Sept 2011 - Nov 2012

  • Gateway Centre Hub Manager

    Jul 2009 - Sept 2011

  • DLR Centre Manager

    Aug 2004 - Jul 2009
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  Groundwork

  Jul 2013 - Mar 2017

  In this role, I was part of a team responsible for the delivery of the following projects; Barnet Work Finder (BWF) Building Better Opportunities (ACE) and Our Bright Future (OBF). My role involved providing Information, advice, guidance and support to beneficiaries as well as supporting them into sustainable employment through training, mentoring, coaching, job preparation, job-matching, pre-screening and interview preparation. I was also responsible for building and maintaining effective employer relationships and supporting beneficiaries into employment. Show less In this position, I led the delivery of RAISE (Raising aspirations and inspiring success into employment) project, a London Council ESF Co-financing employment and training initiative aimed at supporting the unemployed, living exclusively in the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The programme engaged 293 participants over two years, 56 of which gained employment and a further 58 acquiring an NVQ vocational qualification. - Led on all aspects of programme delivery - Developed and maintain new and existing partnership relation - Provide training, advice, guidance and support - Led and support the delivery of the Lewisham Investment Fund (CSU) and Trouble Families contract Show less

  • Employment Advisor /Job Broker

    Aug 2015 - Mar 2017

  • Senior Employment Advisor

    Jul 2013 - Jul 2015
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  Metropolitan Thames Valley

  Mar 2017 - Aug 2020

  Manage projects, initiatives and a team of employment officers responsible for the delivery of employment, skills training and development (ESTD) across various Metropolitan and Thames Valley sites in London. As lead, I am key point of contact for all employment skills, community engagement and social value provision. Also work quite closely with the supply chain to deliver cooperate responsibilities strategy relating to key objectives as well as dispensing local council’s section 106 obligation within the regeneration scheme in West Hendon.Also perform the following as part of my current job role;• Work with local employment, training & support services to negotiate local offer• Manage resources efficiently ensuring that staff are deployed effectively across patch• Develop and maintain effective partnership and stakeholders engagement • Manage Flexible Support Training Fund and Volunteering Progression Fund • Administer West Hendon Community Trust Fund Show less This role involves working closely with the Barnet Council, residents, partners and stakeholders within the regeneration area to ensure that the employment, skills, training and development outcome are met as part of section 106 obligation in West Hendon. In this role, I design, manage and deliver programme activities through the provision of training, development and wellbeing activities whilst supporting people into employment and life changing careers. I developed strong links between development partners and act as a conduit between stakeholders and the employment and skills offer for West Hendon. Show less

  • Employment Lead London Region

    Jan 2019 - Aug 2020

  • Employment Skills & Outreach Officer

    Mar 2017 - Dec 2018
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  Learn Plus Us

  Nov 2018 - Feb 2021

  Non Executive Director

  Learn Plus Us is a London based government funded independent training provider; As a former Non-Exec board member, I brought an independent view, provide support and challenge to the executive, generate ideas for discussion, apply care and diligence to the review and analysis of data and act in the best interest of the company. Additionally my specialism as a member of the board is to represent the employer/customer view

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  Reed in Partnership

  Dec 2020 - Dec 2021

  Innovation and Change Executive

  Support the Innovation and Change team with the implementation, design and delivery of business change activities, readiness and benefit management of various projects including JETS Scotland, MOJ/CFO, Restart and DVSA. Led the initial rollout of the DVSA (Driving Vehicle Standards Agency) Theory Test operational delivery at numerous locations in all regions including Scotland. Part of my role includes sourcing potential test centre locations for occasional sites, ordering test site kits, ensuring furniture layout are in line with floor plans, server installation, configuration and login credentials are issued, tested and fully operational pre Go–Live, live test invigilation and providing end of day/incidents reports. Worked closely with partners such as Ricoh, Chubb and Touch Starr in setting up and installing server/switch/router/firewall and user terminal, alarm system and CCTV/NVRs at fixed / hub site locations. Leading a team of up to six staff per site including driver/techs, senior test centre associate, test centre associate and contingency staff, I successfully setup occasional DVSA test site overseeing end-to-end delivery of tests and acting as infrastructure support and training lead for driver techs, Show less

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  Agilisys

  Apr 2022 - Sept 2022

  Associate Functional Consultant

  As a developing functional consultant, I work closely with senior consultant capturing and documenting user requirements and turning those requirements into a working system. Main role involves implementing solution using out-of-box tools, customization capabilities provided by Microsoft, to deliver solutions. This includes identifying where and how dynamic 365 can be used to meet those requirements, designing the solution in collaboration with the solutions architect, implementing the design, ensuring that the solution meets both functional and non-functional requirements, performing testing of any configured artifacts and collaborating with quality assurance team to ensure that the system operates correctly. Show less

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  Ofgem

  Jan 2023 - Mar 2023

  PMO Support Officer

  PMO Project Officer – OFGEM, Jan 2023 - PresentWorked across various portfolios and a range of projects in the Retail Directorate dealing with policy and regulatory issues covering retail energy and consumers.Responsibilities• Action and decision tracking by ensuring PMO inbox is monitored and actions added to central log• Maintaining a clear audit trail for decision making and regular ad-hoc reporting including KRI• Retail planning and resourcing data for key meetings e,g, Governance board• Support Retail Directorate in the use of Resourcing tools,Planner and Power BI dashboards Show less

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  Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom

  Mar 2023 - now

  Contract Manager

  Work closely and collaboratively with relevant stakeholders in DfT and externally in ensuring the delivery of contractual obligations are fully met and the mechanisms and processes of the National Rail Contract (NRC) are successfully managed on a day-to-day basis.Responsibilities• Manage contractual relationship between internal experts, train operators and the department ensuring delivery of obligations are monitored and appropriate audit carried through.• Manage contractual changes, ensuring proper and accurate records are maintained• Lead and support contractual negotiations, variations and enforcement procedures.• Develop and present evidence based recommendations to Deputy Directors or Ministers• Provide advice and briefing for Ministers whilst dealing with correspondence from external stakeholders and the public. Show less